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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News

Interlinkages Between Biodiversity, Health and Sustainability

Our open-access book on how traditional knowledge can contribute to the sustainable management of natural resources, biodiversity and health.

16 Jun 2022

News

Is the US Infant Formula Shortage an Avoidable Crisis?

Analysing the US Infant Formula Shortage: Assessing Preventable Crisis Factors.

14 Jun 2022

Article

Gender Violence in Health Institutions as a Global Health Issue

Webinar discusses gender violence in health institutions as a global health crisis, urging urgent reforms for safety and equity.

13 Jun 2022

Article

Radically Sensible: Feminist Philanthropy in Global Health

Exploring radical feminist philanthropy in global health — insightful analysis and perspectives from UNU-IIGH.

06 Jun 2022

Announcement

MOOC Incorporating an Intersectional Gender Perspective in Implementation Research

Unlocking Gender-Powered Implementation Research: Explore a new MOOC by UNU-IIGH. Intersectional insights for transformative change.

26 May 2022

Article

Equal Rights — Unless You Are Pregnant

Delving into pregnancy discrimination, UNU-IIGH examines challenges and calls for equity.

25 May 2022

News

Pandemic Preparedness and Response Mechanisms and Initiatives

UNU-IIGH explores mechanisms and initiatives for effective pandemic response and provides vital insights for global health resilience.

23 May 2022

Symposium

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life

This event is focused on building momentum for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference.

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