UNESCO first developed its Recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence back in 2021, when much of the world was preoccupied by another international threat, the COVID-19 pandemic. The Recommendations, which were adopted by the 194 UNESCO Member States, contain concrete guidance on how public and private money can be channelled to programmes that benefit society. Since…
Nearly 1.5 million people are now crammed into the southern city on the border with Egypt, and with nowhere further to flee. ‘Terrifying’ situation A potential full-fledged incursion in Rafah “is terrifying, given the prospect that an extremely high number of civilians, again mostly children and women, will likely be killed and injured,” Mr. Türk…
Commenting on the “potentially positive news” surrounding the “huge efforts” involved in the latest international push for peace in Gaza spearheaded by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, noted the possibility of “a long period of a pause (in fighting) to allow hostages out and…
Regenerative medicine has emerged as a promising field with the potential to revolutionize health care and treatment practices worldwide. This new treatment model focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal itself and regenerate cells. By stimulating and enhancing this natural process, human cell regeneration drugs can potentially provide excellent treatment for many diseases. Especially…
The US National Hurricane Center acts as WMO’s Regional Specialized Meteorological hub, based in Miami, Florida. There is a 40 per cent chance of a near-normal season, 30 per cent possibility of an “above-normal season”, and also 30 per cent of a below-normal season, according to forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center. The hurricane season…
WhatsApp has started working on a group termination notification option, Photo: File San Francisco: WhatsApp is rapidly introducing new features and now you will be notified if the group you are in and its admin deletes it. The reason is that we are part of many groups and even after the group ends, people remain…
Launched by India’s mission to the UN, during the International Year of Millets, the exhibition showcases different kinds of millets grown in India, their nutritional value and various health benefits. Millets encompass a diverse group of nutritious cereals including pearl, proso, foxtail, barnyard, kodo, browntop, finger and Guinea millets, as well as fonio, sorghum and teff. Millet-based refreshments…
It is estimated that some 584 million children have limited or no access to basic drinking water services at school. Nearly half live in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the study by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP). A supportive environment Furthermore,…
File photo In view of the possible second wave of lumpy skin, Chief Minister Punjab Pervez Elahi has started the vaccination campaign. Chief Minister Pervez Zalhi inspected the lumpy skin vaccination used in the campaign. Chief Minister Pervez Elahi was briefed on Lumpy Skin Vaccination Campaign. The Chief Minister of Punjab has said that a…
Dmitry Pozhidaev Many UN agencies have a very specific thematic focus: they are dealing with women, children, health care, or other important issues. However, the UNCDF can get engaged in a variety of various thematic areas, provided that there is a financial solution that can be used to address a specific challenge, anything from education…
