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Press Release 08 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Fallout Could Push Half a Billion People into Poverty in Developing Countries

New UNU research warns that global poverty could skyrocket as a result of the economic fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic.

Press Release 03 Apr 2020

United Nations University Welcomes New Director of UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands

UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bartel Van de Walle as the next Director of UNU-MERIT.

News 02 Apr 2020

Thailand Case Study to Amplify Modern Workers’ Voices through Technology

A new report published by The Mekong Club and UNU Macau unveiled flaws in interview methods used across mobile apps.

News 21 Feb 2020

Briefing: UNU-CPR at the World Economic Forum in Davos

FAST initiative was hosted at the House of Switzerland by the Government of Switzerland for 50th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

Press Release 06 Feb 2020

Financial Crime Prevention Professionals Take Action Against Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

A new strategic partnership to further mobilise financial sector stakeholders against modern slavery and human trafficking.

News 05 Feb 2020

How Technology Has Helped Labour Inspectors at Port In-Port Out Centres in Thailand

Interviewees say the Apprise tool helps them cast a wider net in the initial screening, as they look for cases of forced labour or human trafficking.

News 05 Feb 2020

UNU-CPR Welcomes Visiting Fellows From the Rights Lab

UNU-CPR's Modern Slavery Programme welcomes four Visiting Fellows from the Rights Lab.

News 03 Feb 2020

Stakeholders Gather to Discuss Rice Cultivation Practices in Ghana

UNU-INRA and Ghana Climate Innovation Centre present findings on project that focuses on improving the output of rice cultivation in Ghana.

News 20 Dec 2019

New Leadership at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research in Mid-2020

UNU-CPR welcomes Dr David Passarelli as Executive Director.

News 18 Dec 2019

Tackling Gender-Based Labour Exploitation of Migrant Workers in the Garment Industry through Tech

Researchers Francisca Sassetti and Dr. Hannah Thinyane discuss the issue in a blog post for EQUALS Global Partnership, on International Migrants Day.

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