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.
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News
UNU Institute in Macau Contributes to the Report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
UNU Macau's ongoing project Apprise demonstrated how digital technology can play a role in anti-slavery efforts today.
Press Release
UNU Selects Dr Shinobu Yamaguchi to Head Its Tokyo Institute
Dr Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) in Tokyo.
Person
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: When Autonomous Weapons Meet Diplomacy
New technologies could dramatically change how war is waged. We need to take AI seriously in diplomatic settings.
Event
Do the Next Billion Users Need More Innovation? Rethinking Automation for the Common Good
Payal Arora will visit UNU Macau to share her insights on smart technology in the age of innovation.
Article
Gender and HIV Key Populations: Summary of Evidence-Based Interventions
This systematic review was conducted by MEASURE Evaluation to understand how current HIV efforts and interventions integrate gender
Expert
Mercy Erhi Makpor
Mercy Erhi Makpor has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2019. She is also a research associate and a visiting professor at the University of Minho, Portugal.
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: A Seat at the Negotiating Table for AI? Opportunities and Risks
Given the rapid and changing nature of AI, it is recommended that international governmental institutions assess considerations with urgency.
News
UNU-CPR Strategy 2019-2021
The think tank situated in the UN system continues to adapt to an increasingly multilateral world.