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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Seminar

Citizen Participation in Digital Health Initiatives: the Context of Public Sector Innovation Labs in Brazil

This research aims to enhance citizen engagement in Digital Health initiatives in Brazil, making it more inclusive.

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Announcement

Next Course: “New knowledge on Dengue and Other Arboviruses: From Molecular Biology to Public Health”, September 2024

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Rosa Pando at Instituto nacional de Salud Pública (México)

25 Jul 2024

News

Global Call to Action: Addressing Women's Health Amidst Multiple Crises

Lancet comment stresses need for gender-focused health solutions and collective action.

24 Jul 2024

News

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Meets with Youth at UNU

Minister Yoko Kamikawa joined youth representatives to discuss the role of youth in sustainable development and the concept of well-being.

23 Jul 2024

Event

WEBINAR: "Double-Edged Accountability: Exploring how Mechanisms Disrupt and Reinforce Power Asymmetries in Global Health governance"

Welcome to the third chapter of our Power and Accountability webinar series.

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Event

WEBINAR: "Gendered Workplace Violence in the PHC Workforce Part 1 - Policy Frameworks for Action"

The webinar was the first session of our two-part webinar series on gendered workplace violence in the Primary Health Care workforce.

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