Inequality

Overcoming inequality is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals. Major progress has been made on poverty reduction, but without a clear baseline regarding the current state of global inequality, policy and action become less effective.

UNU research is building comprehensive databases to inform policymakers and governments of where, why, and to what extent global income inequality exists. The aim is to clarify the social and political dynamics that drive inequality, so that policy and social support systems can respond to chronic and emerging trends.

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News

UNU-CPR Welcomes New Senior Fellow

UNU-CPR welcomes Dr Jennifer Allsopp as a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident).

11 Nov 2020

Event

The Path to 2025: Lessons Learned From Efforts To Combat Child Labour

This virtual panel allowed representatives to exchange lessons learned from their experiences working to combat child labour.

Media Coverage

Addressing Child Labour in a Pandemic: Notes from the Field

Lessons learned about addressing child labour during the COVID-19 pandemic.

06 Nov 2020

Event

Sustainable Finance’s Role in Reducing Modern Slavery: COVID-19’s Lessons on Protecting the Most Vulnerable

This virtual webinar explored the role of sustainable finance in addressing modern slavery and human trafficking with a focus on the COVID-19 era.

Press Release

New Leadership at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

Dr David Passarelli has commenced his role as Executive Director of UNU-CPR in New York, while Adam Day will serve as UNU-CPR Director of Programmes.

01 Jul 2020

News

New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector

FAST and ACAMS initiatives have launched a new certificate to help financial sector actors address modern slavery and human trafficking.

03 Jun 2020

Event

Anti-Slavery Database Launch

The Antislavery Legislation Database was launched as a resource to improve global access to anti-slavery legislation worldwide.

News

UNU-CPR Welcomes Visiting Fellows From the Rights Lab

UNU-CPR's Modern Slavery Programme welcomes four Visiting Fellows from the Rights Lab.

05 Feb 2020

Media Coverage

How AI and Satellite Imaging can Stamp out Modern Slavery

How AI and satellite imaging can be used to detect and disrupt modern slavery.

22 Jan 2020

Event

Finance Against Slavery: How Government Action and Public-Private Partnerships Can Work To End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

This event brought panel experts together to discuss how the financial sector, government and regulators can work together.