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Award-Winning Education for Sustainable Development RCE Project Contributions Celebrated in New Publication
A new publication explores the implementation of SDGs through education at local and regional levels.
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Tracking COVID-19: What are the Implications for Privacy and Human Rights?
Dr. Mamello Thinyane highlights major issues around cyber freedom and digital privacy during COVID-19.
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The Mekong Club Awarded the PAA Gold Standard Awards 2019 for the Use of Apprise Audit to End Modern Slavery
The Apprise Audit app can greatly help highlight exploited workers who would not typically voice their concerns during traditional worker interviews.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UNU-CPR Welcomes Visiting Fellows From the Rights Lab
UNU-CPR's Modern Slavery Programme welcomes four Visiting Fellows from the Rights Lab.