🚨 3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY: @unu-ias.bsky.social Innovation & Education Programme Intern 📚 The successful applicant will support the newly established UN HESI Action Group, “Futures of Higher Education and AI”. Learn more and apply now: go.unu.edu/BdCUA #UNCareers #PaidInternship

🗞️ Did you miss the August 2026 edition of the #UNUINSIGHTS newsletter? The edition features the #UNUYouthMonth initiative, the environmental impact of oil spills since the #StraitOfHormuz conflict, and more. Access the latest research from the global UNU system: buff.ly/U6UspVm

Interested in working with us? 💼 This September, explore UNU vacancies in Putrajaya, Tokyo, Macau and beyond. Visit careers.unu.edu to learn more and apply! #Vacancies #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #UNCareers #RemoteJobs

CONCIENCIA VOL. 2 🎨 UNU will host the exhibition "Conciencia Vol. 2" by acclaimed Peruvian artist Ciro Palomino. Through a striking series of works that address themes such as war and climate change, Conciencia invites viewers to reflect on pressing global issues. ℹ️ buff.ly/VPXBdKH #UNUGallery

🩺 From a pediatrician by training to the Head of the UN Youth Office, Felipe Paullier’s journey has been inspirational. His message for his younger self and young people out there: “Don’t wait for permission.” 💪 #UNUYouthMonth #YouthLead @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social

“A better future starts with care for others.” 🌱 We sat down for a warm chat over tea at UNU Headquarters with Prof. Aya Suzuki, UNU Senior Vice-Rector. Reflecting on her own journey, Prof. Suzuki shared a few words of advice and encouragement for young people. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

📚“Talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not. So, we should each ask how we can become a bridge using what we know to help others access better options and build a more inclusive future.” — João Filipe Papel, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at @unu-ias.bsky.social #UNUYouthMonth

✍️ 10 years ago, Chiara Di Tommaso was a high school student who wanted to become a journalist. Yet, her path took her to @unumerit.bsky.social, where she researches the green transition, the demand for critical minerals and its impact on nearby communities. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

Join us for a conversation on SDG implementation with Haoliang Xu, UN Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP. 🗓 11 Sep. 2026 ⏰ 18:30–19:30 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🌐 English Learn more and register now: buff.ly/mf1Jnny #UNUConversationSeries

Congratulations to Prof. @kavehmadani.bsky.social, Director of @unuinweh.bsky.social, on receiving the 2026 #StockholmWaterPrize. At 44, Prof. Madani is the youngest laureate in the prize’s history and the first incumbent UN official to receive the honour. Learn more: go.unu.edu/JgC0N

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Professor Kaveh Madani of Iran, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), has today received the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, the world’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievements in water.

🕊️ Young people are helping build peace around the world. This @unu-cpr.bsky.social review examines 41 projects across 33 countries and territories and highlights how youth are driving peace and security processes. Read more: buff.ly/NO6AQ3g #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🌟 "Please think big. Use all your talents and your interests to do something good in this world, and nothing is too far out of reach." — Victoria Bartetzko, Executive Assistant at UNU-EHS #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🌍 Are you a Master’s or PhD student interested in sustainable development in #Africa? Join our Global Leadership Training Programme with New York University and the University of Johannesburg! 🗓️ 14 October – 13 November 2026 💻 Online Apply by 14 September: buff.ly/7PS2vOB

🗂️ Data doesn't move as fast as policy needs it to. A new course from @unumerit.bsky.social & @itu.int Academy shows how to close that gap. 📝 Deadline: 30 Aug. 2026 💶 Fee: 150 USD 📍 Online 🔗 Learn more and apply now: go.unu.edu/rWGwG

🐞 In 2016, a small project on biodiversity conservation sparked Clarence's interest in the field. Ten years later, his advocacy work continues at @unu-ias.bsky.social. “Be bold, be kind and stay curious,” says Clarence. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

This Thursday, join us for a special #UNUConversationSeries event exploring youth involvement in public policy with Ms Kaoru Fukuda, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. Register now 👉 buff.ly/W0xX8m4 #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🎯 From digital literacy to critical thinking, empathy and resilience, future-ready skills matter more than ever. What future-ready skill matters most to you? Join the global conversation: buff.ly/HFwAPAV #YouthLead #Youth2030 #FutureReadySkills #UNUYouthMonth

🌟 "My different and diverse experiences are like puzzle pieces, and now I have seen them come together," reflects @allanddharmawan.bsky.social, Junior Fellow at the UNU Rector's Office, on his 10-year journey. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🌟 From a law student in a small town in South Africa, Tariro Mbiba now works as an International Affairs and Policy Associate at @unuinweh.bsky.social. "Keep holding on to your passions and stay open to the unexpected," says Tariro to her younger self. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

Finding a job is only part of the story. Research from Mozambique shows many young graduates face a slow and uneven journey into employment, often ending up in jobs unrelated to their training. Read more: go.unu.edu/FEQUy #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth @unu-wider.bsky.social

Join us for a conversation with Professor D. Hugh Whittaker, Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan at the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies. 🗓️ 3 Sep. 2026 ⏰ 18:30–19:30 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo Learn more and register now: go.unu.edu/KaX0K #UNUConversationSeries

🪴 Growing up, Delna Joseph has always been interested in buildings and the construction sector. Now, at @unuresourcenexus.bsky.social, she looks at alternatives to conventional building materials, helping to create a more sustainable construction sector 🧱 #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🙌 From a young age, Irmak Tankurt has been helping children in rural areas and refugee children through volunteering. This inspired her to pursue an MSc at @unumerit.bsky.social to learn more about how she could support vulnerable communities through policy. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

Did you know you can earn a postgraduate degree from the United Nations? 🎓 That's right! UNU is the only UN organ mandated by the General Assembly to grant degrees 📜 Visit unu.edu/learning to explore our academic programmes and non-degree courses 📚 #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🎮 From a teenager with a passion for computer science, Sahand Allahviranlou now helps build a digital learning management system as a Youth Fellow at @unuinweh.bsky.social. A piece of advice from Sahand: "Keep your mind open!" #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

Today, we remember the people who sacrificed their lives trying to help those in the most desperate situations. Today, we honour the legacy of humanitarian workers who were killed merely for doing their jobs. It is time to #ActForHumanity. #WorldHumanitarianDay @unocha.org

From a student in the Philippines to a Research Consultant at the UNU-EGOV, Charmaine Distor's journey has not been a straight line. The detours, however, helped her find her way ✨ Now, Charmaine focuses on AI and other emerging technologies in the public sector. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

#VACANCY: Chief of Human Resources (P4) UNU is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead UNU's global HR operations and services. Learn more and apply now: go.unu.edu/apObP #UNCareers #HR #HumanResources #NowHiring #JobOpportunity

"At the end of the day, your journey is a marathon and not a sprint."🏃‍♂️ A graduate of UNU-EHS and @unibonn.bsky.social's joint MSc programme, Nico now applies what he learned to drive research on environmental risks and human security. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth

🌟 YOUTH IN CHARGE: RCE Leaders Shaping Sustainable Societies 🌿 Launched on International Youth Day 2026, this publication showcases 12 youth-led initiatives across the Global RCE Network. Read more: buff.ly/Rmm5PUk #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth @unu-ias.bsky.social