Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Brief 17 Oct 2023

Lessons from Canada's Approach to Extending Financial Access to Survivors of Modern Slavery

Taking Canada’s financial access for survivors approach to the next level.

News 17 Oct 2023

In our flagship capacity development programme, more focus on peer learning

Here’s what participants have to say about our EPRM revamp

Announcement 16 Oct 2023

Call for Applications: Coordinate a Course in Biotechnology

UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the organization of training courses (2024 edition).

Announcement 16 Oct 2023

Call for Applications: Research Fellowship in Biotechnology

UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the 2024 Fellowship Programme.

Multimedia 16 Oct 2023

What is Disaster Displacement?

Riskepedia: What is disaster displacement? UNU-EHS expert Robert Oakes explains it in this #Riskepedia video!

Brief 14 Oct 2023

Understanding Climate-Related Mobility in Contexts of Urbanization

Recommendations to address the challenges of climate-related mobility in urban areas across the Global South.

Brief 14 Oct 2023

Accelerating Change: The Potential of Capital Market Actors in Addressing Modern Slavery

Insights, best practice examples, case studies, and recommendations to empower Capital Market Actors.

Brief 14 Oct 2023

Preventing and Reducing Modern Slavery Risks for Diverse men in Conflict and Crisis Through Increased Financial Inclusion

Protecting diverse men from the risk of modern slavery during conflicts and crises.

Expert Research Associate

Tiffany Nassiri-Ansari

Tiffany Nassiri-Ansari holds a Bachelor’s in Arts and Social Sciences from Monash University Malaysia, where she graduated top of her class with a double major in Global Studies and Gender Studies. She has five years of experience working in research, communications, and administration. 

Staff Programme Officer

Vithiya Sathivelu

Vithiya Sathivelu works as the Programme Officer at UNU-IIGH. Her focus includes increasing visibility of the institute through virtual and in-person convening, thoughtful dissemination of ongoing research, strengthening partnerships with governments and non-governmental bodies and building allyship with other UN entities.