Juan Pablo Ramirez-Miranda

UNESCO | Programme Coordinator | Sciences

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

Are you a changemaker aged 25–45, passionate about building bridges across cultures?

UNESCO invites you to apply for the Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme!

Apply now before 22 June 2025 & help shape a more inclusive future: https://t.co/MUzZ9DaLgt

[UNESCO en español 🏛️#Educación #Ciencia #Cultura @UNESCO_es]

En la UNESCO, el español es más que un idioma: es una voz global.

Hoy, #DíaDelIdiomaEspañol, celebramos a quienes trabajan en esta lengua que une a millones. Sus voces impulsan la diversidad que da fuerza a nuestras acciones.

¿Te imaginas sumando la tuya?https://t.co/1JqhxxbAjV

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination https://t.co/k92WU5NiML

[Cécile Appert @Ceappert]

Passionnant https://t.co/MpqpBiHUCq

[UNESCO Eastern Africa @UnescoEast]

🎤 Save the Date!

EARFAI 2024 is happening June 24-26 at The Edge, Nairobi. Join AI experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in this pivotal event!
🌟Register now: https://t.co/AESzAmOgU8
#EARFAI204

[Audrey Azoulay @AAzoulay]

A major milestone was achieved with the #US led #UNGA resolution on #Al for sustainable development. The focus on #humanrights and #inclusion confirms the relevance of our #Ethics of #AI Recommendation, which is referenced in the text. @UNESCO is ready to achieve impact together.

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

As the world stands at the cusp of technological revolution, the stark choice before us couldn't be clearer: will we take the reins, or simply watch from the sidelines as the digital age unfolds? The rapid advancements in AI are not just reshaping our economies and societies; they are fundamentally altering the human experience.

It's high time we confront the reality that the frameworks of international cooperation need a radical overhaul to stay relevant in the digital era. The challenges posed by AI are as much about technology as they are about our humanity. They compel us to rethink how nations can work together in a landscape where digital lines blur the physical borders. The discussions we've been having, like the ones in Slovenia today at the 2nd Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence are a testament to this urgent need for evolved cooperation. Here, we are not just between the worlds of yesterday and today but at a crossroads that demands we choose the path of active participation over passive observation.

The adoption of UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of AI in November 2021 was a pioneering step towards this goal - a blueprint for how we can navigate the AI revolution with our moral compass intact.
However, merely adopting guidelines isn't enough. We must be committed to implementing them, to moving from words on paper to actions on the ground. UNESCO's efforts to assist nearly 50 states in transposing the principles of the recommendation into their domestic policies is a commendable start. European initiatives, collaborations across the Atlantic, and advancements in Africa signify a growing consensus on the need for ethical AI.

But let's not kid ourselves. The challenges are daunting. From bridging the digital divide to combating gender biases amplified by AI, the road ahead is fraught with obstacles. The unsettling ease with which AI can perpetuate gender-based violence or deepen societal fractures underscores the urgency of our mission. Initiatives like the Women for Ethical AI platform are crucial steps in the right direction, but they are just the beginning.

What's needed is a coalition of the willing, encompassing nations, tech giants, and civil society, all committed to steering the AI revolution towards a future that reflects our shared values and aspirations. Their power to shape the future obliges them to adopt a responsible approach, aligning their innovations with ethical standards that respect human dignity and promote societal well-being.

The AI revolution offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance our world, but only if we navigate its challenges with wisdom, foresight, and a steadfast commitment to ethical principles. The choice is ours: will we be architects of a future where technology uplifts humanity, or will we relinquish control and let the tides of change sweep us along? The time to decide—and act—is now.

[Gabriela Ramos @gabramosp]

.@UNESCO welcomes @FIFAcom's proposal to implement an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse. As racism still accounts for half of discriminatory behaviours in #football, UNESCO calls on national football federations to also join its action programs.

[UNESCO México @UNESCOMexico]

Expresamos nuestro más sentido pésame a la familia y amistades del Sr. Joao Noronha, por su lamentable pérdida. En especial a su esposa y nuestra colega, Lidia Brito, Subdirectora General de Ciencias Naturales, con nuestra más sincera estima.

[James Wright @jms_wright]

What is UNESCO’s work on AI ethics and why does it matter for what happens next in AI governance? A 🧵 1/

[UNESCO México @UNESCOMexico]

Lamentamos el fallecimiento del Sr. Carlos Ramos, padre de @gabramosp. Extendemos nuestras condolencias a su familia, colegas y amigos.

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

"The return of the US is a recognition of the centrality of UNESCO's mandate, because in today's global issues, there is no way the world can face them without education for all, without the sciences, without culture, without information" - @AAzoulay

#UnescoGC

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

🔴BREAKING🔴

United States of America return to UNESCO: very large majority of Member States vote in favor.

"With this return, #UNESCO will be in an even stronger position to carry out its mandate", says Director-General @AAzoulay.

📰 https://t.co/KZDhlmxI9x #UnescoGC

[Victoria Romero @romerobekker]

Many thanks Youth&Sport Minister @faridgayibov for organising an exiting run along the Caspian Sea with incredible athletes #MINEPS7 Baku2023, We all support #FitForLife @gabramosp @UNESCO @UNESCOMexico @SRE_mx

[Gabriela Ramos @gabramosp]

Welcome the #G7 leaders' call to establish ethical guardrails for #AI. Continuing the full implementation of the 2021 @UNESCO Recommendation on the #Ethics of #Artificial Intelligence would go long way on this objective, covering 193 countries that signed it! The time is now.

[Gabriela Ramos @gabramosp]

Could not agree more w/ ⁦@elonmusk⁩ & ⁦⁦@MarcRotenberg⁩: we need strong #artificial_intelligence governance systems & #liability regimes before launching new #AI developments. This is core to ⁦@UNESCO⁩ Recommendation on #Ethics of #AI https://t.co/7kIJzTPbhb

[Gabriela Ramos @gabramosp]

#Pausing large language #AI developments? Earlier, ⁦@MazzucatoM⁩ &I, in @ProSyn⁩ called to build #governance capacities to deal with these technologies. Based on ⁦@UNESCO⁩ #ethics of #AI Recommendation, ⁦ethics ex ante tests are key! https://t.co/STaMd6MXl9

[Stein van Oosteren @Oosterenvan]

📣 “Sports is low hanging fruit for accelerating sustainable development and human rights” says ADG Social Science at @UNESCO @gabramosp.

Vibrant introduction ✨to next MINEPS VII conference in Baku 26-29 June 2023, to promote evidence based sports management globally.

[Dominique LEGLU @dominiqueleglu]

COP27. Repenser notre humanité et la manière dont on gère le monde  - J’ai intwé Gabriela Ramos ⁦@UNESCO_fr⁩ qui s’est rendue à la #COP27 et à l’occasion de 3 jours de symposium sur “L’humain qui vient” avec philosophes, biologistes, écrivains… https://t.co/f8quwbv25f

[UNDP Careers @UNDPCareers]

📢 The @UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) application process is now open!

The UN YPP is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified young professionals to start a career with the UN Secretariat.