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United Nations University contributes, through collaborative research and education, to efforts to resolve pressing global problems.
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    United Nations University
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    May 29
    🗞️ From an analysis of the future of UN #peacekeeping to a high-level symposium on Japan-UN cooperation, the May 2026 edition of #UNUINSIGHTS features the latest news, research, commentaries and jobs from across the UNU system. Read more and subscribe: go.unu.edu/PrHfr
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    Aug 17, 2022
    The United Nations University is pleased to announce that Prof. Kaveh Madani @KavehMadani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health @UNUINWEH. Read the press release here: bit.ly/3Px2AKu
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    Mar 1, 2023
    UNU is pleased to announce that Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala ( @txm1971 )of South Africa has today assumed office for a five-year term as the Rector of the United Nations University. Read the full press release: bit.ly/41MreOX
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    United Nations University
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    Jul 19, 2018
    Did you know? #ClimateChange is expected to cause 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030-2050. Via @WHO
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    United Nations University
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    Feb 3, 2023
    The United Nations University is pleased to welcome Prof. Kaveh Madani (@KavehMadani) as Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.
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    Feb 1, 2023
    We are pleased to welcome Madani as the new #director of UNU-INWEH. Prof. Madani is a globally recognized scientist, educator, and activist. Read more about his profile here 👉 inweh.unu.edu/team/kaveh-mad… Welcome, Kaveh! #leadership
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    United Nations University
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    Jun 3, 2023
    🚨 We produce around 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, two-thirds of which are short-lived products which soon become waste. Check out @UNEP's "Turning off the Tap" report to see how we can #BeatPlasticPollution 👉 bit.ly/PlasticReport2… #WorldEnvironmentDay
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    United Nations University
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    Dec 2, 2015
    5.5 million kids are in slavery today. UNU report proposes measures to #endslavery bit.ly/1N1Rtm0
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    Jul 26, 2022
    The United Nations University (UNU) is pleased to announce that Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa has been appointed as the next Rector of UNU. Prof. Marwala will take office on 1 March 2023 for a five-year term. Read the press release here: bit.ly/3yZMu64
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    United Nations University
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    Jul 27, 2017
    Interested in working for the United Nations University? See all current worldwide UNU job opportunities at bit.ly/2uzkQLK
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    United Nations University
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    Nov 17, 2016
    Islands in the Pacific are experiencing the impacts of #ClimateChange @UNUEHS report on #migration in the Pacific bit.ly/2elLoec
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    United Nations University
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    May 30, 2018
    #Tobacco kills 7 million+ people a year and costs nearly US$1.5 trillion+ in healthcare and lost productivity. Say #NoTobacco. bit.ly/2L3rNLW via @WHO
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    United Nations University
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    Feb 9, 2021
    In light of recent events in #Myanmar, watch our conversation on the future of the country with Dr Thant Myint-U, Chairman of U Thant House and the Yangon Heritage Trust. bit.ly/3p4Lo1I
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    United Nations University
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    Dec 2, 2015
    New UNU @Freedom_Fund report: #modernslavery embedded in the global economy bit.ly/1N1Rtm0
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    United Nations University
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    Jul 12, 2017
    New @UNUniversity report: ‘25 keys to Unlock the Financial Chains of #HumanTrafficking and Modern Slavery’ bit.ly/2sNAbGR