“No child should be a guinea pig for unregulated AI.” – @antonioguterres has called for a new Child Safety Code to keep children safe when using AI. “When a child is harmed, the answer must never be ‘the algorithm did it,’ he said. un.org/sg/en/content/sg/stat…

We may be the last generation able to set the terms on which humanity and machines coexist. If AI is to be powerful, it must be governed. If AI is to be trusted, those who build it must be accountable. If AI is to be global, it must be fair. And if AI is to serve the future, it must not consume the future. Let’s build a future of AI by humanity, with humanity, for all humanity.

From farms & fisheries to local businesses, rural communities are driving innovation, strengthening food systems & creating opportunities. On #WorldRuralDevelopmentDay, we join @IFAD in celebrating the people shaping a more sustainable future for all. un.org/en/observances/rural-…

Next week, leaders & representatives from academia, business & civil society will gather in Switzerland for the 1st Global Dialogue on AI Governance, convened by the UN. Together, they'll explore how global cooperation can help ensure AI is safe, inclusive & benefits everyone.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines that these rights are for all people, regardless of nationality, gender, race, religion, belief, or any other status. ohchr.org/en/universal-decla… via @UNHumanRights

There is enough food in the world today to feed everyone. Yet millions still go to bed on an empty stomach every night. No one should go hungry. See how @wfp, the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger, works to save lives around the globe: wfp.org/ending-hunger

Cooperatives employ 280 million people — representing 10% of the global workforce. These community-based businesses not only provide livelihoods and income, but also help drive progress toward the #GlobalGoals. Saturday is #CoopsDay. un.org/en/observances/cooper…

Families in Venezuela lost everything in the earthquake. Our teams are on the ground day and night, setting up shelter, providing healthcare, and delivering essential items. Needs remain immense. Help save lives now 👉 iom.int/venezuela-earthquake……

From serving in some of the world’s most troubled places to surviving the 2003 Baghdad Canal Hotel bombing, @RoukaElpida knows the cost of conflict & the strength it takes to keep going. On Awake At Night, she reflects on grief, trauma & healing. 🎧: un.org/en/awake-at-night/s13…

📌 La Guaira, Venezuela The @UN and partners are delivering food, health care, safe shelter, clean water and protection services to people affected by the devastating earthquakes. Our colleague on the ground shares more.

Ukraine: Russia’s horrifying attack in the early hours of Thursday is another tragic reminder of why this senseless war must end. Human rights need to guide efforts to secure lasting peace. ohchr.org/en/statements-and-…

All species on Earth rely on a sustainable climate. Every fraction of a degree matters when it comes to the future of biodiversity and nature. #ClimateAction can help protect the planet and all its people. via @UNEP

🆘 Conflict is driving hunger in parts of #Nigeria to levels not seen in nearly a decade. At the same time, funding shortfalls are forcing aid to shrink. WFP can now reach only a fraction of those in need, leaving millions — especially children — without lifesaving food assistance. WFP's Serigne Loum explains ⤵️

At least 21 civilians were killed and more than 90 injured in #Ukraine’s capital Kyiv after one of the largest attacks since the war escalated. Search-and-rescue operations continue at impact sites, with homes and civilian infrastructure damaged. Read: bit.ly/4eLSFPS

Children are adopting AI more than three times faster than adults, using it for learning, homework and advice on things that worry them, a new @UNICEF analysis finds. As children’s use of AI grows, protections to keep them safe must keep pace. unicef.org/press-releases/ch…

"The signs from #ElObeid are clear & unmistakable: another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in #Sudan," @volker_turk told the @UN Human Rights Council. "This is not a drill. It is a red alert that needs to land on the desks of Heads of State & Government around the world."

“Each new strike, each new interception, each new maritime incident increases the risk of miscalculation.” Top @UNDPPA official calls for maximum restraint in the Middle East to preserve ceasefire between the United States and Iran. dppa.un.org/en/news/un-calls…

🚨Escalating attacks across northern #Nigeria are driving displacement, restricting humanitarian access and deepening hunger. 🔺17 million people across nine states now face acute food insecurity. 🔺That's nearly 2 million more than previously projected. 🔺Areas where food aid was suspended due to funding shortfalls are among the hardest hit. Read more: ow.ly/LKpH50ZjAc3

The latest Russian attack on #Kyiv brought loss and devastation, leaving residents shaken. “Civilians across the country should not be bracing for yet another attack. They are protected by #IHL,” says Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, @matzschmale: bit.ly/44IGsa4