“Children must be at the centre of AI system design, not an afterthought,” said Vidhya Ganesh, Director of Data, Analytics, Planning & Monitoring at @UNICEF.
At UNICEF’s ‘Frontier Data Talks: Child-Centered AI Development’, leaders from government, academia, the @UN, and the private sector came together to explore how AI can truly benefit children, especially the most vulnerable.
Key insights from the panel:
🔵 Government leadership matters to bridge both digital and AI divides- Ana Jimenez, Deputy Permanent Rep, @SpainUN
🔵 Network & connectivity data can help AI-powered tools reach the most vulnerable communities- Katherine Macdonald, Senior Director, @Ookla
🔵 Transparency & public trust are essential for adoption- @sverhulst
🔵 Guardrails & accountability must be built from day 1 - @MeravPhd
🔵 Governance is needed to guide AI’s evolution - @bit4health
Moderated by @Accone, the discussion made clear how partnerships are key to drive progress in safeguarding children in an AI-powered world.
Watch the recap video from the event 👉🏽 https://t.co/BdCw49wwvl
🤖 At #DubaiAIWeek2025, WFP’s I&T Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, Angel Buitrago, joined a panel to discuss how predictive analytics, spatial data, and real-time AI decision-making are transforming humanitarian crisis response—saving lives and advancing #FoodSecurity
From satellite imagery to AI, UNICEF is pushing the frontier of data for children.
At #DubaiAIWeek, Yves Jacques, Chief of UNICEF’s Frontier Data & Technology Unit, joined a powerful panel on using AI to respond to humanitarian crises. #DubaiAIWeek2025
Just launched at #ARFSD11 !
The State of the African Children – Statistical Compendium 2025 is now live, offering a deep dive into child-focused data across Africa w/ @UNICEFAfrica, @UNECA_official, @AUC_DPA & @StatisticsUg
Access here: https://t.co/ILfgxSSDfK
We have made impressive progress in reducing child malnutrition globally because of a shared commitment and sustained investment.
But steep funding cuts will dramatically reverse these gains and put the lives of millions more children at risk.
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Despite progress in reducing stillbirths, millions of families continue to face this devastating loss.
Governments must intensify efforts to ensure all mothers and babies receive quality care. New report & estimates:
https://t.co/pWUWVwT8Fj
If you are planning to attend the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City, please join us: https://t.co/lnsB4qliFe #CSW69
🎉 Exciting news from #UNWDF! 🌍📊
Join us TODAY at 10:45 AM (Medellin time) for a panel on strengthening data for children in Latin America & the Caribbean. Learn how better admin data can close gaps & track progress toward the #2030Agenda#DataForChildren#SDGs
📊🔍 Shaping the future of data communities with your input! 🌍 Join the conversation at the #UNDataForum 💬 Your voice matters! Use the QR code below to vote on questions about community-driven approaches to #data & #tech 🚀
📢 Just released! #Azerbaijan 2023 MICS offers new data on children, families, & equity to drive development goals & social inclusion, helping shape inclusive policies for the most vulnerable.
@statestatkom@UNICEF#EU@UNFPA#SDGs 📷
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Harnessing AI to transform global immunization financing! The Global Immunization Budget Database (G-IBD) uses cutting-edge tech to track budgets, enhance resource allocation, and close immunization coverage gaps 🌍💉https://t.co/1INoZLSyYa
How will children be affected when climate change and human mobility intersect in their lives? What do decision-makers need to know to take action on their behalf?
@IdacM asks these questions and more in a new report https://t.co/xxb2VhwzA4
We're thrilled to co-host this event alongside #UNGA79! Featuring 4 global data platforms focused on adolescent-centered evidence, gender, and the SDGs, this is your chance to join the conversation on how data can shape sustainable futures for adolescents: https://t.co/DoVmZI7HBy
Improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools with a focus on menstrual health has been a priority from 2015 to 2023. WHO and UNICEF collaborate through the JMP for WASH to achieve this goal. #GlobalHealth#WaterSanitationHygiene
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📈 We're thrilled to be part of the @UNDataForum#Commit2Data campaign!
Our pledge will drive impactful data initiatives that support the SDGs and foster innovation. Stay tuned for more updates!
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