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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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Advancing Gender Responsive Health — Lessons from Practice

Experience how we explore key advancements in gender equality in health across the Asia-Pacific region.

News 01 Nov 2024

UNU-EGOV at International CIO Summit 2024

At the CIO Summit 2024, UNU-EGOV proposed Hybrid Intelligence as a new paradigm for AI-human collaboration in digital governance leadership.

News 01 Nov 2024

UNU-EGOV on Fintech and Digital Growth in Iran

Keynote at Iran’s Central Bank conference spotlighted fintech innovation and urged support for youth-led entrepreneurship in the digital economy.

News 31 Oct 2024

Building Bridges for Science: Reflections from UNU-MERIT's Reach & Turn Workshop

Our Partnerships Specialist Dr. Diego Salama shares key takeaways from the science communication workshop that he co-led in Panama on 21 October 2024.

News 31 Oct 2024

UNU-MERIT's Recent Activities as an ITU Academy Training Centre

UNU-MERIT's Dr Mindel van de Laar reflects on recent ITU events that we have participated in, and shares an overview of our upcoming ITU courses.

Blog Post 31 Oct 2024

Embracing Innovation and Collaboration: Macau's Journey

In light of the 2024 UN World Cities Day, Macau stands out as an example of innovation and collaboration.

Expert JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Giselle Lugo Miole

Giselle Miole is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the University of Tokyo. 

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Noto Satoyama and Satoumi Talk

TOKYO: This event will showcase local sustainability initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.

Brief 31 Oct 2024

Addressing documentation and modern slavery risks in Kenya

How barriers to obtaining official documentation in Kenya expose vulnerable groups to increased risks of modern slavery, and practical solutions.

News 30 Oct 2024

United Nations Day 2024: Exploring Prospects for Growth 

Resonating deeply, the 2024 theme has sparked interest as it aligns with a key issue of national discourse