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
Advisory Board Member
Feisul Idzwan Mustapha
Dr. Feisul Idzwan Mustapha is a public health physician with over two decades of experience in non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention, control, and policy development.
Advisory Board Member
Premesh Chandran
He is the co-founder of Malaysiakini, Malaysia’s most popular independent news website, as well as Asia Mobiliti and Awatar, both innovative platforms in the mobility and AI sectors.
Advisory Board Member
Naila Kabeer
Professor Naila Kabeer is professor Emeritus at the Department of International Development and on the Faculty of the International Inequalities Institute at London School of Economics where she is directing its programme on Gender Justice and the Wellbeing Economy.
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Mariângela Simão
Dr Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão currently serves as Secretary of Health and Environmental Surveillance at Brazil’s Ministry of Health.
Person
Indra Pathamanathan
Dr. Indra Pathmanathan is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH.
Advisory Board Member
Prof. Awa Marie Coll-Seck
Awa Marie Coll Seck is currently President of Galien Africa.
Expert
Rashila Ramli
Rashila Ramli ( Prof. Dato’ Dr. ) is Principal Fellow, Professor of Political Science and former Director at the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She has a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Illinois, and Master degree in Business Management and PhD in Political Science from Arizona.
Expert
Aginam Obijiofor
Dr. Obijiofor Aginam is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. His expertise cuts across global health governance, globalization of public health, impacts of global/regional trade agreements on health, health and human rights, public-private partnerships, food safety, South-South cooperation, and the regulatory/normative authorities of inter-governmental organizations.
Expert
Asha George
Asha George is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. She is a qualitative researcher engaged with health systems to advance health and social justice in low- and middle-income countries. With a gender and rights lens, she focuses on the frontline interface and governance of services taking into consideration community and health worker perspectives.
Expert
Narelle Warren
Narelle Warren is Senior Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. She is an internationally recognised medical anthropologist and health sociologist specialising in interdisciplinary ethnographic research exploring the experiences of health, illness and care for structurally vulnerable communities.