United Nations stories

"This cyber attack on the United Nations demonstrates how valuable stolen credentials are to criminals.">>

The draft includes a framework to ‘ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals’.>>

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.>>

e-Waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.>>

The university was ranked in the top 25% for each of the Goals with which it engaged. >>

The COVID-19 Detect and Protect Challenge calls on engineers to design low-cost and easily deployable software, hardware and services to support the detection and prevention of COVID-19 in some of the world's most vulnerable areas.>>

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.>>

The platform set out by the ITU today aims to assist policy-makers, regulators and telecommunication companies by sharing ‘best practices and initiatives put in place during the COVID-19 crisis'.>>

Commvault has officially joined the Business Avengers coalition, which brings together 17 companies focused on contributing to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).>>

Half of all patents for AI have been published in the last five years – a marked upsurge since the initial boom that started in 2001.>>

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.>>

Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.>>

"Policy makers, academics, companies and other ICT stakeholders around the globe will greatly benefit from the new ITU iLibrary digital platform.">>

“We hope to accomplish a great deal during our time together to further gender equality and empowerment.”>>

“E-waste management is an urgent issue in today’s digitally dependent world, where use of electronic devices is ever increasing.">>

Almost 90% of refugees live in the developing world and more than half of those are displaced for more than four years.>>

“Technology is here for us to explore and use for the benefit of all...”>>

"Volvo is leading the way and we can see now that the automotive industry is waking up to its responsibilities.">>

"Sydney’s recognition as a Global Leader is well deserved and long overdue.">>

“These could be weapons that despots and terrorists use against innocent populations...">>

"Imagine a world where global trade is possible for even the smallest of small businesses.">>