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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Journal Article
Delivering health interventions to women, children, and adolescents in conflict settings: what have we learned from ten country case studies?
The study presents insights on delivery challenges and innovative strategies in advancing WCH and SRH interventions within humanitarian settings.
Journal Article
Health systems and gender in post-conflict contexts: building back better?
Exposing the gender-blindness of health sector reforms in post-conflict contexts, this article explores how to build gender equitable health systems
Journal Article
Women on the move: migration, care work and health
The report focuses on migrant women care workers, who play a critical role in supporting positive health outcomes while facing omitted vulnerabilities
Journal Article
A synthesis of convergent reflections, tensions and silences in linking gender and global environmental change research
This article compiles the views of authors of "Gender perspective in resilience, vulnerability, and adaptation to global environmental change"
Journal Article
A Forgotten Group During Humanitarian Crises: A Systematic Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions for Young People Including Adolescents in Humanitarian Settings
Although SRH interventions for youth exist, insufficient specification of components and outcomes constrains their comprehensive evaluation
Policy Brief
Gender Considerations Along the HIV Treatment Cascade: An Evidence Review with Priority Actions
This brief examines gendered barriers to HIV services and treatment, providing evidence-based policy recommendations to improve access for all
Policy Brief
Guidance note and checklist for tackling gender-related barriers to equitable COVID-19 vaccine deployment
Gender-related barriers and inequities in communities and health systems negatively affect access to health services, including vaccination.
Policy Brief
Delivering Healthy Lives and Well-Being for Women and Girls: Noncommunicable Diseases and Universal Health Coverage
Policy brief on adopting a gendered lens in the management of NDCs to advance solutions to address gender disparities for effective UHC.