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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Dr. David Devlaeminck
David J Devlaeminck is an Associate Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Germán Prieto
Germán C. Prieto is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Keita Azuma
Keita Azuma has been an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since July 2025
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Dr. Alexis Berg-Rodríguez
Alexis Berg-Rodríguez is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS within the Regions and Cities Governance Lab (Re-LAB) Cluster
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Dr. Vijay Chattu
Vijay Kumar Chattu is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, after having been a Visiting Research Fellow in 2023-2024
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Dr. Ad van Riet
Ad van Riet is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Hana Umezawa
Hana Umezawa is Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since September 2023.
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Dr. Bruno Luciano
Dr. Bruno Theodoro Luciano is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Bayartsetseg Terbish
Bayartsetseg Terbish is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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UNU-IIGH’s Gender and Health Hub at the 4th International Community Health Workers Symposium
UNU-IIGH co-organised three virtual events in partnership with PSI, UNICEF, and the Imarisha Consortium, on the occasion of the 2025 CHW symposium