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???? Join the UN Digital Community #DigitalSpotlightSeries – Advancing Gender Equality in the Digital Age The third edition of the UN Digital Community Digital Spotlight Series is here, and this time, we’re diving into the transformative power of digital technologies in advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls. ?? Date: 19 March, 10 - 11 am EDT ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eh67-ipF Together with UN Women, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the <A+> Alliance for Inclusive Algorithms, we’ll explore: ?? Bridging the Gender Gap in Digital Access and Skills ?? Feminist Perspectives on Digital Governance ?? Online Safety & Gender-Based Violence ?? Investing in Feminist Technology & Innovation Join us for our expo showcases featuring digital solutions and initiatives from across the UN system, all dedicated to advancing Gender Equality: ??UNICEF |? Laaha - A safe space for women and girls online ??UN Women | Digital Inclusion for Women’s Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) ??United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | Blockchain-based coordination system to support survivors of gender-based violence Not part of the UN Digital Community yet? Join us now for updates, events and resources: bit.ly/JoinUNDC ?? Register today and be part of the exchange! https://lnkd.in/eh67-ipF #DigitalEquality #FeministTech #UNDC #InnovationForAll

Thank you @NizamiGanjaviIC for inviting me to the excellent #XIIGlobalBakuForum to speak about new technologies in the new world. Wonderful #Azerbaijan host, Great panelists and moderators, Great participation, great topics, great networking and a very open, honest discussions of important topics. #AI being one of them! Let’s all balance our attention to make sure that while we resolve old secular problems, we don’t lose sight to the upcoming future problems with the potential to hit us very hard in the near future. #AI4Good. #XIIGBF #GlobalBakuForum? #NGIC

This week, Bernardo Mariano Junior, Assistant-Secretary-General and Chief Information Technology Officer United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, joined global leaders at the #XIIGlobalBakuForum at the Nizami Ganjavi International Center to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of our time: harnessing artificial intelligence responsibly to serve humanity. At the forum, ASG Bernardo Mariano Junior emphasized the critical role of ethical AI governance, digital inclusion and public sector investment in shaping a future where AI empowers communities rather than deepens inequalities. #AIforGood #DigitalTransformation

1 week left! Join UNAI and an incredible lineup of speakers to discover the women who helped draft and adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A #CSW69 virtual side event, “Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights” will take place Thursday 20 March in collaboration with United Nations Human Rights Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the conversation, beginning 9:00 am EDT. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eKhbiiJN Register now! ?? https://lnkd.in/eYYFczbu #HumanRights #GenderEquality

Join "Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights," a United Nations #CSW69 virtual event by United Nations Human Rights, ImpactUN and UN Women: ?? 20 March at 9-10:30 AM ET ?? Register now for link: https://lnkd.in/ewRTAke5 Let's honor the legacy of these pioneering women in human rights!

How can #ArtificialIntelligence empower women and drive gender equity? Join Mahsa Hedayati, Data Strategy & Policy Officer at United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, at KADEM's #CSW69 Side Event on AI & Women’s Empowerment! ?? March 20, 2025 | 10:00-11:15 AM

Tata Velayo, United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology Acting Director of Operations Support Division, alongside Mina Mojtahedi, UN Disability Inclusion Team Lead, joined a reception hosted by the European Union and Poland to highlight the need to close the digital divide for women & girls around the world. ? When smart girls are empowered, they become women who drive change. Technology can accelerate that transformation—if we ensure equal access, safety and opportunity. ? The UN remains committed to working with partners like the EU to build a digital future that is equal for all. #WomenInTech #CSW69

We seek a Communications Intern to support our United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology outreach efforts! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multimedia content creation, video production and social media strategy while working in a dynamic international environment. As an intern, you’ll create videos, design social media assets, assist with scriptwriting and help share the impactful work of OICT with the world. ???? Interested? Apply now! ?? https://lnkd.in/ecuyAeP6

Exciting news for the Open Source community!?? The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has become the first organization to officially endorse the United Nations Open Source Principles—a framework designed to drive Open Source adoption and collaboration within the UN and beyond. These principles align with Open Source values, fostering innovation, security, inclusivity and scalability to support the UN’s digital transformation. As Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of OSI, states: “The UN Open Source Principles comprise the same Open Source values that drive innovation, contribute to an $8.8 trillion economic impact, and enable organizations worldwide to achieve their objectives.” The UN and OSI invite organizations to endorse these principles and contribute to building an open, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.. Endorse the UN Open Source Principles today: https://lnkd.in/epij_kGK

?? We are #hiring many positions at UN Office of Information and Communications Technology! ?? ?? Check all positions that are closing soon and apply before the closing date ?? ?Administrative Assistant Level: G-5 https://lnkd.in/gXDhgcf2 ?Senior Staff Assistant Level: G-6 https://lnkd.in/gGSveuj5 ?Senior Broadcast and Conference Operator Level: G-7 https://lnkd.in/gZPYmxUM ?INTERN - Information and Communications Technology Intern Level: I-1 https://lnkd.in/gfrKAak3 ?COMMUNICATONS INTERN – COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH UNIT Level: I-1 https://lnkd.in/gAiJfNXf ?Information Systems Officer (Chief of Business Process Automation Unit) Level: P-4 https://lnkd.in/gNBxYHD7 ?Information Systems Officer Level: P-4 https://lnkd.in/gas-tdDr To check all positions, visit https://lnkd.in/efQ7qbyA #UNjobs #UNcareers #careers #jobsearch #jobopportunity #WomeninTech #TechCareers