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Blog Post
Engaging men to prevent intimate partner violence: Karthika Baby Sujatha receives Emerging Scholar Award
Karthika Baby Sujatha discusses her research on engaging men to challenge attitudes and social norms around intimate partner violence in India.
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Article
5 Recommended Reads on Urban Transformation
Explore 5 recommended reads on urban transformation, from climate-resilient cities to inclusive, participatory approaches to urban futures.
News
UNU-EGOV and MatosinhosHabit: Strengthening Public Sector Skills and Citizen Readiness for AI
Partnership explores how local communities perceive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on their daily lives.
ITU Academy Training Centre
Emerging technologies and human rights 2026- November Edition
Learn how emerging digital technologies impact human rights and how responsible governance can harness innovation while protecting fundamental rights.
Announcement
Applications Open: RCE Awards 2026
The deadline for submissions is 13 November 2026.
Report
From Plausible Agents to Accountable Simulation: A Technical and Governance Framework for LLM-Enabled Agent-Based Modelling
This report examines how LLM-enabled social simulations can become more valid, transparent and accountable for public decision-making.