Gender

Breaking Barriers: Women in Science – A Conversation with Dr. Ortrun Merkle

For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNU-MERIT's Dr Ortrun Merkle discusses gender equity in research, governance, and academia.

The United Nations University Appoints Dr. Revati Phalkey as Next Director of UNU-IIGH

Dr. Revati Phalkey will begin her appointment as Director of UNU-IIGH on 3 February 2025.

UNU-IIGH at HSR 2024: Advancing Health Equity and Justice

UNU-IIGH made significant contributions at the Health Systems Research (HSR) Symposium in Nagasaki, Japan.

Global Governance Innovation Platform

Exploring innovative governance structures and decision-making mechanisms for solutions to today’s complex global challenges.

Georgia’s Path Towards Gender Equality: The Interaction Between its EU Ambitions and Local Values

UNU Signs Memorandums of Understanding with JUSSCA and Guardian Girls International

Under the new agreements, UNU, JUSSCA and GGI will advance the SDGs and gender equality through collaborative programmes and events.

Innovate for Clean Agricultural Technologies (INFoCAT)

Advancing women’s and youth economic empowerment in rural areas of African countries, by promoting low-cost clean energy-powered technology solutions.

South and East African countries commit to accelerating Digital Governance through SEADGov

SEADGov Forum launched in Pretoria, uniting 18 African nations to collaborate on digital governance aligned with the 2030 SDGs and GDC.

Intergenerational Collaboration and Digital Justice at NYC's Summit of the Future

Our participation highlighted the importance of community-driven, just, and inclusive digital futures.

UN Scientists Warn about the Low Representation of Women in Leadership Positions in the Water Sector

A new publication by UN University scientists calls for urgent action on gender disparities in the water sector and lack of gender-disaggregated data