‘The patriarchy may be pushing back, but so are we’, UN chief tells CSW68

adminMarch 13, 2024September 19, 202408 mins

“After decades of progress, women’s rights are being undermined and reversed,” said Secretary-General António Guterres. Pointing to several ominous examples, he said women’s rights are severely restricted in Afghanistan, sexual violence is being reported during the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict and the patriarchy is pushing back against hard-won rights women have striven to achieve. “The women…

Guterres calls for AI ‘that bridges divides’, rather than pushing us apart

adminJuly 18, 2023September 14, 202406 mins

António Guterres said that if AI became primarily a weapon to launch cyberattacks, generate deepfakes, or for spreading disinformation and hate speech, it would have very serious consequences for global peace and security. “Look no further than social media. Tools and platforms that were designed to enhance human connection are now used to undermine elections,…