Peace

Sustainable development is impossible without peace. The interconnected impacts of violence, conflict, and crime divert trillions of dollars each year away from development efforts, and deny billions of people their full human rights.

UNU research covers peacekeeping, the rule of law, and the effectiveness of judicial systems in the context of reducing violence, human trafficking, and exploitation. UNU projects on the changing nature of global violence, for example, provide insights into how humanitarian, development, and security actors must adapt to reduce violence and its impact on society and vulnerable populations.

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Project

Assembly for peace

Raising awareness about the pivotal role the General Assembly could play in the maintenance of peace and security.

23 Apr 2025

News

Statement from the Rector of the United Nations University on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

UNU joins the global community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

22 Apr 2025

Project

Implications of Artificial Intelligence for peace, conflict and peacebuilding

Examining how AI-driven technologies influence conflict dynamics, with a specific focus on social media platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa.

22 Apr 2025

Workshop

AI agents in humanitarian action: exploring new frontiers

Examining the potential role of AI agents in humanitarian, peacekeeping and development contexts.

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Geneva, Switzerland, February 24, 2025: UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the high-level segment of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva.

Brief

From signals to action

09 Apr 2025

Seminar

Migration Seminar Series: Missiles and Misfits: Reimagining Home and Security for Queer Internally Displaced Persons From South Lebanon.

This paper explores the intersection of armed conflict, displacement, and LGBTIQ+ identity, highlighting the challenges and resilience.

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