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 Malone
Dr. David M. Malone is Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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Dr. Sabine Becker-Thierry
Sabine Becker is the Director of the United Nations University (UNU) Office in Paris.
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Anju Malhotra
Dr Anju Malhotra is Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH and brings over twenty years of experience in advancing gender equality and reproductive health and rights for women and girls.
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Dr. Azin Zarei
Azin Zarei is a Research Associate at UNU-FLORES.
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Arthit Suriyawongkul
Arthit Suriyawongkul is a Visiting Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
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Claudia Fry
Claudia Fry is currently a Research Associate in the EU HORIZON 2020 RethinkAction project and the EU HORIZON 2020 LOCOMOTION project at the EMIC section.
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Charles Hunt
Professor Charles T. Hunt is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Caroline Nalule
Dr Caroline Nalule is a Research Fellow at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, supporting its Equitable Development and Migration pillar of work.
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Daniel Thelesklaf
Daniel Thelesklaf is the Project Director of the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) initiative, a project based at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Cristal Downing
Cristal Downing is Colombia Case Study Manager at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research on the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict project.