Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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Press Release

Laptops, Cell Phones, and eGames Defied Slump as COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales

COVID-19 caused a greater drop in electronics sales in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries in 2020.

09 Jun 2021

Project

The Impact of COVID-19 on Humanitarian Access

Examining the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on humanitarian access and operations.

06 Apr 2021

Event

UNU Gender and Health Hub Launch

Seeking to increase uptake and investment in effective strategies to address gender inequalities in health systems and health outcomes.

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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.

20 Mar 2021

Event

Development Challenges in Africa in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

An online conference discussing the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the African continent.

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Seminar

Engaging Evidence in Policymaking towards the SDGs

UNU-IIGH will host a session of its Working Local, Thinking Global seminar featuring Dr Rashed Mustafa Sarwar of UNICEF.

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News

Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy Highlights Sustainable Urban Development During Opening Session

The opening session of the Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy 2020-2021 was held on 24 November 2020.

01 Dec 2020