Misako Ito retweeted
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
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Kenya’s digital future is about to soar with the launch of #DigiKen on October 7th in Nairobi!
🌍 Powered by the transformative @JointSDGFund, #DigiKen will supercharge digital growth & unlock endless opportunities across #Kenya.
#DigitalTransformation #DigitalPlatformKenya
Misako Ito retweeted
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. bit.ly/3zCCq7t #DigitalPlatformKenya 💻
Misako Ito retweeted
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: bit.ly/3zCCq7t #DigitalPlatformsKenya
Misako Ito retweeted
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: jointsdgfund.org/article/wha…
Misako Ito retweeted
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
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📚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.
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💻🤝 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
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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
Misako Ito retweeted
🎉 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.
Misako Ito retweeted
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
Misako Ito retweeted
The Government is liaising with UNESCO in a bid to promote a thriving Kenyan digital platforms ecosystem.
@konzatech
@UNESCO
@UNDPKenya
Misako Ito retweeted
Congratulations to the talented #journalists awarded in the #AI Reporting Challenge in #Rwanda ! 🎉👏🏆
@patricknimpa @HeritierBahizi @FannyAndrew @niyojeanpaulnjp @LeontineIneza
unes.co/v903ag
Misako Ito retweeted
🔔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: unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/r…
#InternationalWomansDay #IWD2024 #genderequity #Law #judges @womensday @IntlWomenJudges
Misako Ito retweeted
📌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 👉🏼lawyershub.org/news/post/UN-…
Misako Ito retweeted
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 - ubkn-zgpvh.maillist-manage.n…
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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.
🔴Just launched! The first #MemoryoftheWorld coffee book on African #DocumentaryHeritage, featuring 26 inscriptions from across the continent.
Check it out & discover the continent's documents, archives & historical treasures.
on.unesco.org/49FGQXB
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💬📻🎉 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: unesco.org/en/articles/world…
#SocialMedia4Peace #WRD2024
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🌍👩🏾💼💪 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.
🗞️ articles.unesco.org/en/artic…