News
New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector
FAST and ACAMS initiatives have launched a new certificate to help financial sector actors address modern slavery and human trafficking.
Press Release
UNU Names Dr Shen Xiaomeng as Next Vice-Rector in Europe and Director of UNU-EHS
Dr Shen Xiaomeng will join UNU in the concurrent roles of UNU Vice-Rector in Europe and Director of UNU-EHS (Bonn, Germany), effective 1 August 2020.
Announcement
Apply Now for Intensive Core Courses
Applications are open until 10 July 2020 for the online courses to be held in Autumn 2020.
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Award-Winning Education for Sustainable Development RCE Project Contributions Celebrated in New Publication
A new publication explores the implementation of SDGs through education at local and regional levels.
News
Tracking COVID-19: What are the Implications for Privacy and Human Rights?
Dr. Mamello Thinyane highlights major issues around cyber freedom and digital privacy during COVID-19.
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The Mekong Club Awarded the PAA Gold Standard Awards 2019 for the Use of Apprise Audit to End Modern Slavery
The Apprise Audit app can greatly help highlight exploited workers who would not typically voice their concerns during traditional worker interviews.
Press Release
COVID-19 Fallout Could Push Half a Billion People into Poverty in Developing Countries
New UNU research warns that global poverty could skyrocket as a result of the economic fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic.
Press Release
United Nations University Welcomes New Director of UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bartel Van de Walle as the next Director of UNU-MERIT.
News
Thailand Case Study to Amplify Modern Workers’ Voices through Technology
A new report published by The Mekong Club and UNU Macau unveiled flaws in interview methods used across mobile apps.
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Briefing: UNU-CPR at the World Economic Forum in Davos
FAST initiative was hosted at the House of Switzerland by the Government of Switzerland for 50th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos.