Every year on 2nd November, the world celebrates the International Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists/DEI. This year; we are collaborating with @UNESCO and @unescoug to mark this important day with a multi-stakeholder dialogue to be held on 4th November 2024 in #Kampala #Uganda. #DEI2024
By 2030, digital platforms could drive over 30% of global economic activity. 🌍@JointSDGFund’s new #DigiKen initiative will support #Kenya by boosting homegrown digital platforms businesses, providing training, & creating jobs. https://t.co/IBPQoMFCtT #DigitalPlatformKenya 💻
Exciting news! The Digital Platforms Kenya #DigiKen initiative will officially launch on 7 October in Nairobi! 🌐This @JointSDGFund-led project will accelerate digital platforms growth in #Kenya & create opportunities. Find out more: https://t.co/IBPQoMFCtT #DigitalPlatformsKenya
The #DigiKen initiative is launching soon! 🚀
Set to reshape 🇰🇪 Kenya’s digital economy, this transformative programme will drive innovation, build digital skills, and unlock opportunities for underserved communities.
Learn more: https://t.co/c8mOyVr8Kn
En marge du SLD📚, nous avons eu l’occasion de visiter le CDC d’Arhiba et Arta, et présenter certaines publications CI/@UNESCO aux acteurs du livres, notamment « Ce qui nous rend humain » - livre illustré pour enfants célébrant la richesse et la fragilité d’un monde multilingue. #Djibouti
📚L’@UNESCO est ravie de participer à la 2e édition du Salon du Livre de #Djibouti. Mme Misako ITO y a souligné le rôle crucial du livre comme pont entre les cultures et générations, appelant à des politiques fortes pour un accès universel à la littérature, enrichissant l’éducation et la compréhension mutuelle.
💻🤝 At the Kickoff Workshop for the Development of Kenya’s National AI Policy, UNESCO is excited to contribute to the conversation on the ethics and governance of #AI and #EmergingTechnology in Kenya with @MoICTKenya partners and stakeholders.
#EthicsofAI#AIPolicy
Together with @UNESCO , @UNCDF@UN_Women and @UNEP , the #DigiKen joint project will foster a thriving digital platforms ecosystem that contributes to good governance and sustainable economic development of Kenya.
The Cabinet Secretary endorsed the #DigiKen initiative, which he said aligns with and contributes to the Ministry's priorities and agenda on digital transformation. The CS committed his team’s support towards the initiative in Kenya.
@MoICTKenya@UNRC
🎉 Today, @UNRC and @UNESCO held a fruitful meeting with @MoICTKenya senior leadership - CS Eliud Owalo and Permanent Secretaries, Prof Edward Kisiangani & Eng John Tanui on @UN SDG Joint Fund #DigiKen project to build a thriving digital platform ecosystem in Kenya.
Speaking as the Head of delegation, Mr. Stephen Jackson, UN Resident Co-ordinator in Kenya stated that UNESCO is planning to launch a program dubbed DigiKen, with an aim to foster a thriving Kenyan digital platforms' ecosystem that contributes to good governance
🔔Exciting News! @lawyershubkenya has partnered with @UNESCO to host a webinar themed "Breaking Barriers: Navigating Gender Rights in the Judiciary in the Era of #ArtificialIntelligence" on 14th March 2023 in celebration of the #InternationalDay of Women Judges. ⏰The event will start at 5:00 PM EAT / 3:00 PM CET. Click the link to register: https://t.co/fFZqhghbZP
#InternationalWomansDay #IWD2024 #genderequity #Law #judges @womensday@IntlWomenJudges
📌Finally, a recap of our public policy discussion on Africa's input to the @UN’s Artificial Intelligence Interim Report is here! 📖Check out the article that provides a snapshot of the discussions and contributions explored during the event, highlighting key outcomes and findings.
See it here 👉🏼https://t.co/rfiwYCJkuP
In case you missed yesterday's discussion, here is a good opportunity to catch up on the conversation. The session explored the #AI landscape and #policy in Africa, discussing the @UN AI Interim Report, the #GlobalSouth's role in #AIgovernance, and the societal impacts of integrating AI technologies into daily life. Click the link to listen to the recording - https://t.co/MJi3iIHntj
Today it is with immense pride that I launched the ‘Memory of the World - Documentary Heritage of Treasures of Africa’ published by our Regional Office in Nairobi.
These irreplaceable records offer us glimpses into the collective memory of #Africa.
💬📻🎉 Happy #WorldRadioDay 2024! We join @RadioDomus a community radio in Kajiado County, Kenya, to learn how radio continues to strengthen democracy, accountability and healthy public participation.
Read the story here: https://t.co/Fkuef0WPEc
#SocialMedia4Peace#WRD2024
🌍👩🏾💼💪 African women are setting the agenda to eliminate gender-based violence in and through the media. Read our recap of the 7th @RealAWiM Conference held in Kigali last year, where the landmark #KigaliDeclaration was adopted.
🗞️ https://t.co/0GYlq3uSUh