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
Staff
Jee Jee Kiu
Ms Jee Jee Kiu is the Head of Operations of the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH). She brings extensive administrative and managerial experience from her previous diversified roles in an international organization, banking & financial institution and corporate sectors.
Advisory Board Member
Flavia Bustreo
Flavia Bustreo is a leading physician, public health professional and advocate for the health and human rights of women, children, adolescents and the elderly, and is known for taking action on the social and environmental determinants of health.
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.
News
Tsunakan Journal Examines Ways to Strengthen SDG Finances
The “Global View” section of the publication featured an article by UNU-IAS experts on aligning the SDGs with national budget systems.
Brief
Landscape Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration
Lessons Learned from Managing Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes & Seascapes