Research Topics

Apprise Selected as Finalist in the World Justice Challenge

The project, which uses technology for the protection of vulnerable populations, will be showcased at the World Justice Forum VI in the Hague.

Assessing the Effectiveness of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

An assessment of the achievements and impacts of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

New EQUALS Report Unveils Persistent Digital Gaps and the Complexity of Gender Equality

The report finds that digital technologies benefit gender diversity and inclusion, but females are still lagging far behind male peers in this area.

Barriers, not the Pipeline, Prevent Gender Equality in Tech

Though in general women have less motivation to pursue careers in science and technology, women who do acquire the skills are still marginalised.

Maria C. Lo Bue

Testing Apprise Audit in Thailand

This research trip aimed to observe how companies used the tool to support screening of migrant workers as part of their social compliance audits.

Taking Stock: Data and Evidence on Gender Equality in Digital Access, Skills, and Leadership

The inaugural report of the EQUALS Research Group reviews research and data on the three EQUALS action areas: Access, Skills, and Leadership.

Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lectures: Nature Speaks

The inaugural session of the Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lecture Series: Nature Speaks

Gender equity in the health workforce: Analysis of 104 countries

This brief provides policy recommendations, including gender transformative policy agendas, for investing in the health and social workforce

UNU Institute in Macau at the City University of Macau’s Career Fair

The event offered a chance to talk about the Institute, UNU, and the UN system.