United Nations Academic Impact
International AffairsNew York, United States201-500 Employees
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) operates as an initiative that links institutions of higher education with the United Nations to support and contribute to realizing UN goals and mandates. Its work focuses on promoting and protecting human rights, expanding access to education, advancing sustainability, and facilitating conflict resolution. Based in New York, United States, the program sits within the international affairs domain and involves a mid-sized organizational footprint. Its primary audience includes colleges and universities seeking collaboration with the UN to advance global priorities. Through ongoing engagement between academia and the United Nations, UNAI aims to translate international commitments into practical actions in education, human rights, sustainability, and peacebuilding. It positions itself within the UN system as a conduit for aligning higher education with UN initiatives.