Research Projects

Generating solutions to pressing development challenges

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UNU research focuses on the challenges faced by the United Nations and its Member States. Our current research portfolio supports all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to inspire global action to overcome the world’s biggest challenges.

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Project 22 Sep 2022

Gendered implications of Artificial Intelligence on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Southeast Asia

The project will examine uses of AI in relation to the Women, Peace and Security agenda, to investigate applications, gender risks, and solutions.

Project 22 Apr 2022

Gender-based AI policy in Southeast Asia: Enhancing The Development of Standards and Frameworks for Critical Technologies in Southeast Asia

This project aims to define the current state of artificial intelligence policy in Southeast Asia in relation to gender, to improve the status quo.

Project 29 Apr 2021

EQUALS-EU

The partnership aims to reverse the increasing gender digital divide by empowering women through their use of information and communication tech

Series 04 Oct 2024

UNU AI Network

Together we accelerate the SDGs and ensure safe AI for all.

Project 12 Jul 2023

Cyber Resilience among Women CSOs and Women Human Right Defenders in Southeast Asia

This project explores cyber security threats, risk factors and vulnerabilities in civil society organisations and among women human rights defenders.

Project 12 Jul 2023

Building Citizen Science Intelligence for Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Needs Assessment and Pilot Implementation 

This project focuses on the need to establish collective intelligence capabilities involving all stakeholders in dealing with a pandemic.