On the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNESCO encouraged global participation, inspiring girls to for a brighter future.
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Initiatives like the aim to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive access to digital services in developing countries.
United Nations Office for Project Services is using virtual reality as part of health, safety, social and environment training for personnel and partners in Latin America and the Caribbean.
helps youth organizations integrate Media and Information Literacy (MIL), promoting critical skills to navigate digital challenges like disinformation and AI impacts.
Women and girls belong in science, yet today, only one in three scientists is a woman. This gender gap hinders innovation, progress, and societal development. As we mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), let’s commit to creating equal opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Using nuclear techniques, the and help countries trace coffee's journey from plant to cup, ensuring quality and authenticity.
Saint Kitts and Nevis launches drought forecasting system to help farmers adapt to climate change and ensure food security.
The study of logic, which examines the principles of reasoning, has been significant throughout history, influencing philosophy and science. Despite its undeniable importance to the progress of knowledge, science and technology, public awareness of logic remains limited. In collaboration with the (CIPSH), 's (14 January) seeks to highlight the history and practical implications of logic for both interdisciplinary science communities and the general public.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Shanley Clémot McLaren and fellow activists launched #StopFisha to combat , which surged with the rise of social media use. The platform tracks and reports abusive accounts, provides legal and psychological support, and advocates for stronger policies. With the rise of technologies like AI and deepfakes, the issue has become more pressing, particularly for women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by online gender-based violence. #StopFisha's efforts are part of a global movement calling for stricter regulation and greater accountability to protect women's digital rights.
The video highlights how AI and digital tools can address challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), promoting sustainable development, disaster resilience, and governance.
UNESCO explores it's policy brief on data-invisible groups, highlighting challenges in AI deployment, algorithmic bias, and the need for ethical, inclusive practices.
Generative AI is poised to reshape the job market, raising critical questions about its impact on youth unemployment and underemployment. Despite a global surge in college enrollment, many graduates face job markets that fail to match their qualifications, particularly in developing nations. Youth unemployment is alarmingly high, with developing countries struggling to create stable, productive jobs for their educated populations. For instance, over 70% of young workers in Sub-Saharan Africa are in insecure employment. GenAI’s potential lies in boosting productivity in high-skill service sectors, but it also risks accelerating “premature de-professionalization,” making white-collar jobs harder to secure. The urges developing nations to adopt AI swiftly to access complex, growth-driving industries. Delayed adoption risks further cycles of unemployment and stagnation for the 1.2 billion youth entering the workforce in the next decade.
In our digitizing world, science is essential for addressing urgent global challenges. This year’s World Science Day for Peace and Development (10 November) invites people to explore the transformative power of science. Young people can engage directly with distinguished scientists, asking questions that matter to them. Under the theme “Why Science Matters: Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures”, the observance will highlight the importance of science, in the context of the . Join the conversation with #ScienceDay.
Tanzanian entrepreneur Nicholaus Noah successfully addressed new non-tariff barriers in Ghana through the new mobile app by African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), leading to policy reversal and smoother trade for his sisal exports.