February 18, 2022

  In recognition of the United Nations’ February 20 observance of World Day of Social Justice, the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) is recognizing three researchers from its Research Network dedicated to addressing issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. The researchers featured are…

December 10, 2021

In recognition of International Universal Health Coverage Day, the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) is highlighting network members who are working in the field of public health and share an interest in the United Nations General Assembly’s 2012 call for universal health coverage for all members of society. The December 12…

October 27, 2021

By Nigel Gibbs, RTAC Communications Manager In recognition of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) is highlighting our work and role in supplying information for the public good. In 2021, the UN General Assembly cited, “the need for the dissemination of factual, timely, targeted,…

September 30, 2021

By Nigel Gibbs, RTAC Communications Manager Every year in the U.S., Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. More than 60 million…

August 12, 2021

International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12, a United Nations commemorative day to bring attention to issues affecting the world’s youth, to celebrate their potential as partners in an increasingly globalized world, and to recognize their future as leaders of tomorrow. To let the true potential of the world’s…

July 16, 2021

By Nigel Gibbs, RTAC Communications Manager The Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day,  the United Nations commemorative day acknowledging the former South African President’s life’s work. At RTAC, we have chosen to highlight some of our researchers who fulfill the humanitarian icon’s, “Values and his dedication…

April 6, 2021

  On March 24 and 25, 2021, the Research Technical Assistance Center hosted the two-day RTAC Virtual Conference on Public Interest Technology for International Development with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory™ at Arizona State University. The four 2-hour sessions offered participants the opportunity to learn, network and collaborate with…

October 2, 2018