Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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Journal Article

Delivering health interventions to women, children, and adolescents in conflict settings: what have we learned from ten country case studies?

The study presents insights on delivery challenges and innovative strategies in advancing WCH and SRH interventions within humanitarian settings.

15 May 2026

Journal Article

Health systems and gender in post-conflict contexts: building back better?

Exposing the gender-blindness of health sector reforms in post-conflict contexts, this article explores how to build gender equitable health systems

15 May 2026

Journal Article

Women on the move: migration, care work and health

The report focuses on migrant women care workers, who play a critical role in supporting positive health outcomes while facing omitted vulnerabilities

15 May 2026

Journal Article

A Forgotten Group During Humanitarian Crises: A Systematic Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions for Young People Including Adolescents in Humanitarian Settings

Although SRH interventions for youth exist, insufficient specification of components and outcomes constrains their comprehensive evaluation

15 May 2026

Policy Brief

Gender Considerations Along the HIV Treatment Cascade: An Evidence Review with Priority Actions

This brief examines gendered barriers to HIV services and treatment, providing evidence-based policy recommendations to improve access for all

15 May 2026

Policy Brief

Guidance note and checklist for tackling gender-related barriers to equitable COVID-19 vaccine deployment

Gender-related barriers and inequities in communities and health systems negatively affect access to health services, including vaccination.

15 May 2026

Policy Brief

Delivering Healthy Lives and Well-Being for Women and Girls: Noncommunicable Diseases and Universal Health Coverage

Policy brief on adopting a gendered lens in the management of NDCs to advance solutions to address gender disparities for effective UHC.

15 May 2026

Event

UNU-IIGH at WHA79

UNU-IIGH will engage in the 79th World Health Assembly, contributing to key global dialogues on health, equity, and sustainable development.

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