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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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
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Brief
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
In our flagship capacity development programme, more focus on peer learning
Here’s what participants have to say about our EPRM revamp
Announcement
Call for Applications: Coordinate a Course in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the organization of training courses (2024 edition).
Announcement
Call for Applications: Research Fellowship in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the 2024 Fellowship Programme.
Multimedia
What is Disaster Displacement?
Riskepedia: What is disaster displacement? UNU-EHS expert Robert Oakes explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
Brief
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
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
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
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
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.