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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Event

Ending GBV and Achieving the SDGs’: Taking Stock of Lessons Learned From Local Responses to GBV

‘Ending GBV and Achieving the SDGs’: taking stock of lessons learned from local responses to GBV; UNDP, UNU-IIGH, Gender and Health Hub; SVRI Forum 20

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Decolonising Global Health: Programme Launch

UNU-IIGH will host an event to launch the new research programme, Decolonising Global Health.

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Article

The US Abortion Decision is Already Having Global Impacts

The US Supreme Court’s decision ignores public health and the plethora of data that demonstrates the harms caused by these sorts of restrictions.

06 Sep 2022

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Knowledge and Innovation: Investment for a New Africa

Seeking potential partnerships for science, technology, and investment in water, energy, material sciences, biotechnology, health and ICT between Africa and Japan.

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Press Release

Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of UNU-INWEH

Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

17 Aug 2022

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2022 MMIRA Global Online Conference

Join the 2022 MMIRA Global Online Conference for insights into cutting-edge methodological advancements.

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News

UNU Hosts Side Events for UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2022

UNU-IAS led UNU contributions to the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

28 Jul 2022

Event

Masculinities and Health: Relational and Intersectional Perspectives

This event will explore topics related to men's health in areas such as the U.S. and Brazil.

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Press Release

United Nations University Appoints Rajat Khosla As Next Director of Its Malaysia-based Institute, UNU-IIGH

UNU appoints Rajat Khosla as Director of UNU-IIGH in Malaysia. Read about his leadership role in advancing global health initiatives.

19 Jul 2022

Press Release

United Nations University Appoints Rajat Khosla As Next Director of Its Malaysia-based Institute, UNU-IIGH

Rajat Khosla will take up the post of Director of the UNU International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) on 5 September 2022.

19 Jul 2022

Event

Justice Advancement Through HPSR Decolonisation: Chipping Away at Structures and Processes

Uncover Justice Advancement via HPSR Decolonisation at UNU-IIGH seminar. Breaking down structures for inclusive progress.

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