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Digital Divide in the Time of COVID-19
People without access to ICTs are even more disadvantaged with the ongoing pandemic. In the end of 2019, around 3.6 billion people remained offline.
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Hybrid Conflict, Hybrid Peace: How Militias and Paramilitary Groups Shape Post-Conflict Transitions
The role of PGMs in conflict and post-conflict settings and how PGMs might help or hurt prospects for sustainable peacebuilding.
Report
Hybrid Conflict, Hybrid Peace: How Militias and Paramilitary Groups Shape Post-Conflict Transitions
The role of PGMs in conflict and post-conflict settings and how PGMs might help or hurt prospects for sustainable peacebuilding.
Press Release
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.
Blog Post
Conferencing in the Times of COVID-19
Planning the right tools and distribution of roles, as well as clear and timely communication, helped to make IDIA2020 a successful virtual event.
Blog Post
Amplifying the Collective Capabilities of Personal Health Data through Human-Centered Design
Operationalising the “Privacy-by-design” principle in technology designs and data architecture may help ensure individuals' control over their data.
Press Release
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.
Blog Post
States Back a UN-Led International Response to COVID-19: Now What?
Dr James Cockayne sets out four steps the UN Secretary-General can adopt for more coordinated global response to COVID-19.
News
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.
Project
Conflict Prevention in the Era of Climate Change: Adapting the UN to Climate-Security Risks
Supporting the UN and its partners to develop climate-sensitive conflict prevention approaches.