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Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities for Children in the Middle East and North Africa: UNICEF's Commitment to the SDGs
ONLINE & TOKYO: On 17 June 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.
Conversation Series
One Hundred Years of the International Drug Prohibition Regime in Latin America
TOKYO: On 18 June 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Mónica Serrano, Professor of International Relations at El Colegio de México.
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United Nations University Hub Inaugurated at Hamburg University of Technology
The new UNU Hub will foster international research cooperation on "engineering to face climate change".
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Symposium Highlights Collaborative Efforts for Noto Peninsula Reconstruction
The event highlighted the importance of cooperation across generations, sectors and regions for a sustainable recovery from the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
Press Release
City of Richmond Hill Named the New Host of the United Nations University in Canada
The UN flag was raised in Richmond Hill in honour of the United Nations University.
Leadership Updates
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Professor Mónica Serrano Appointed to UNU Council
Prof. Serrano will serve a four-year term from 2024 to 2028.
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Sworn in as Rector of UNU
On 17 April 2023, a Swearing-in Ceremony for the 7th Rector of the United Nations University was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Press Release
UNU Appoints Dr Gustavo Fermin as Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gustavo Fermin as the new Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC.
Press Release
Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of UNU-INWEH
Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.