Press Release
Dr Sawako Shirahase Appointed as Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
Dr Sawako Shirahase will join the United Nations University as its next UNU Senior Vice-Rector, effective 1 October 2021.
Media Coverage
How UN Sanctions Can Be Used to Bring More Women Into Peace Talks
Encouraging women’s participation in political and peace processes should go hand in hand with taking actions to protect them in these endeavors.
Blog Post
New Data Underscores Urgent Need for Holistic Approaches to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
New data calls for approaches to conflict-related sexual violence that are holistic, survivor-centred, and context-specific.
Blog Post
'It’s Not All About Success Stories': Girls’ Digital Inclusion in Practice
Our research suggests that, to address girls’ digital needs, it is essential to have information about intended and unintended programs' impact.
Blog Post
Digital Technologies and Girls’ Education: #EMMpostcovid19 Guidance for Governments on the Use of Digital Technologies in Education
Recommendations include ensuring equal access to digital technologies, as well as legislation and enforcement to help protect girls and women.
Blog Post
Women’s Rights in a Post-2020 World: What Could (or Should) Be Next for Gender at the Security Council
What the Security Council should prioritize regarding Women, Peace and Security in 2021 and beyond.
Project
Malaysian Audit of GBV Response, commissioned by UNFPA
This project aims to assess gender-based violence responses by healthcare services in Malaysia, to inform recommendations for improvement.
Project
Gender and Global Health: Lancet Commission
This project aims to generate evidence and knowledge on how to best develop and implement policies for achieving gender equality and health equity.
Project
Gender and Health Hub
The Hub aims to develop a network of policy-makers, academics, and practitioners to promote policy-relevant research on gender and global health.
News
UNU-CPR Welcomes New Senior Fellow
UNU-CPR welcomes Dr Jennifer Allsopp as a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident).