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
Blog Post
Women and digital tools can create healthier and more equal societies
Digital health can be transformative and, by leveraging technologies, women can shape their key role in tackling gender inequality in health systems
Event
The Garment Industry in Bangladesh Under COVID-19
Sanchita Banerjee Saxena joins the WIDER Webinar Series to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on garment workers in Bangladesh.
News
Call for Entries: Sustainable Development Photo and Video Storytelling
UNU-FLORES is inviting photographers and videographers of all levels to submit stories that relate to the Resource Nexus.
News
Call for Papers: COVID-19 and Development – Effects and New Realities for the Global South
UNU-WIDER is accepting papers until 15 April 2021 for its annual WIDER Development Conference.
Infographic
Sexual & Reproductive Health Services: An Infographic Series
Part of an infographic series, this article aims to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic was disrupting sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS)
Infographic
Gender Inequities and Financial Protection for Healthcare Access: An Infographic Series
This infographic examines how some countries are strengthening their financial support and social protection mechanisms for gender-responsive outcomes
Seminar
Value of Water in the Era of the SDGs
Analysing different roles and values of water, and how these values can be synthesized to achieve SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation).
Conversation Series
"My Water, Our Water”, a Conversation with Mr Robin Lewis and Prof. Taikan Oki
An online event discussing trends in global water issues and initiatives to help overcome water-related challenges.
News
UNU Macau and USJ Join Forces to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals in Macao and Around the World
UNU Macau and University of Saint Joseph hope to leverage each other’s strengths to promote policy and practice-relevant research.
Journal Article
Undoing supremacy in global health will require more than decolonisation
Decolonizing global health requires addressing power imbalances, respecting diverse values, and confronting internal inequities within countries.