Director of ICT at the UN. I’ve served in 9 UN Peacekeeping missions and in HQ, I believe data and tech can be a catalyst for positive change in the world.
New York, NY
Joined November 2018
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The Youth SDG Dashboard that #OICT developed in partnership with @UNYouthEnvoy and @qlik makes it easy for youth to digest complex SDG data, and has the potential to empower young people to help drive drive social progress and development: ow.ly/yIqu50GBcf8
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Director from the @UN @salemavan tells us that technology has a catalytic ability to transform how we deliver on the SDGs. Huge global digital divide hamper our ability to deliver but Open can help fix this. #opensource #Sustainability
As the @UN increasingly adopts technology to fulfill its mandates, I will join @openuk_uk for the #OpenTechnology for Sustainability Day in Edinburgh on 14 Sept as the opening keynote speaker. The focus will be on #DataCenters #EVCharing #GreenSoftware. Join us!
#OpenUK #Copen28
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Mind the Open Source Gap - Series 3 is back on 14 September! This series will offer insights into #OpenSource software potential and challenges with experts from @linuxfoundation, @TODOGroup, @Cloudflare and @WHO. Scan QR code to register!
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The Quintet of Change at @UN represents a powerful force for positive #DigitalTransformation to shape a better world for all!
Hear Chief Information Technology Officer @BMarianoJr @UN_OICT break down the 5 pillars in this week's #DigitalUnite video: unite.un.org/Digital-Unite
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Maria Stella Venezia's favorite project as a Systems Information Officer for @UN_OICT was when her office replaced the old code cable system that all of the peacekeeping missions used!
Learn more about Maria and other #WomenInTech today: unite.un.org/WomenInTech-UN/…
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.@UN_OICT is developing an #AI governance framework and guidance to use generative AI within @UN. Our Emerging Tech Team has just launched a primer to explore contrasting views on the potential benefits of generative AI!
Read the primer here: unite.un.org/sites/unite.un.…
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Unite Ideas is a global community where individuals, teams and organizations can collaborate with @UN to leverage innovative ideas and tech to accelerate the #SDGs!
Check out our latest #DigitalUnite video to learn more about the platform! unite.un.org/Digital-Unite
Join the #OSS4SDG Hackathon and together w/
@ITU @UN_OICT @equals @DigitalEU
help address #SDG5 on gender equality
Together, let’s code a better and safer future 🌎🕊️
Learn more: rb.gy/oqs9v
📢 Calling all #OpenSource developers! 👩💻
Have you already submitted your proposals in the new @UN_OICT hackathon? ✍️
👨💻 Help us solve gender equality challenges. Let's code a better & safer future for all!
Learn more and apply by 21 September👉 ideas.unite.un.org/sdg5/Page…
ALT Gender Equality – OSS4SDG - Open Source Software for Sustainable Development Goals. Work on any of the 7 critical challenges and help change the course of the future! Register by September 15!
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Listen to @AmandaBrockUK of @openuk_uk, @CamilleSG46 of @WhiteHouse, @MTBracken of @PublicDigitalHQ & @salemavan Director of ICT @UN in a panel discussion on "The Future of Open Source Software" at State of Open Con 23 #SOOCon23 #opensource
youtu.be/KrC4-t8aKQg?list=PL…
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Today's #DigitalUnite video features Information Systems Officer, Gregory Ogolla, speaking about Unite Academy, the data literacy program at @UN_OICT!
Unite Academy covers a wide range of topics, including Data Analytics, Data Science, AI, Data Governance & Cloud Computing!
Join the #OSS4SDGs Hackathon and create open-source solutions in support of #SDG5🕊️
Challenges include tackling gender-discriminatory language, addressing GBV, combating misinformation, and addressing safety concerns faced by women @ITU @equals
Read more: rb.gy/oqs9v
Calling all developers, designers, and changemakers! 🌟The OSS4SDG Hackathon is here to address SDG #5: Gender Equality.
Join us and create open-source solutions that empower women and promote inclusivity!
ideas.unite.un.org/sdg5/Page…
#OSS4SDG #Hackathon
@EU_DIGIT @ITU @equals
Join us for the third #OSS4SDG #hackathon to develop #OpenSource software and be part of the solution to support #GenderEquality with @EU_DIGIT @ITU @equals #SDG5 #innovation
Link: OSS4SDG - Gender Equality - Home (un.org)
We’re excited to announce the #OSS4SDG Hackathon is back and ready to ignite your passion for change! Our third edition of #OSS4SDG on Gender Equality starts TODAY!🌟 #Hackathon # OSS4SDG #Innovation @EU_DIGIT @ITU @equals
ideas.unite.un.org/sdg5
Looking forward to engaging discussions on building a sustainable and open future for all #copen28 #opensource @openuk_uk 🌎🕊️
UN's @salemavan, Director of Policy, Strategy and Governance Division for ICT, @UN keynoting on Open Technology for Sustainability as the UN"s use grows🌍🔍 #copen28 #opensource #openuk
Had an incredible time w/@UofGlasgow @UofG_Alumni recording this podcast for #UofGSoundTracks & reflecting on my career at @UN, the increasing role of technology in support of our mandates & the need to strengthen humanity at this inflection point
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This November, I joined the high-level international panel of judges at @MOICEgypt’s #ClimaTechRun for tech startups and digital artists addressing the most pressing climate challenges to achieve #COP27! #SDG13
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Director @UN @salemavan taking place in the #copseat - a great conversation about what tech really should play in fighting climate change and what it has to do with love.
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
#openukcop26 #uptimepunks @openuk_uk
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Director at the @UN @salemavan discussing open allowing us to “go far together” using common goals and ideas in co-creative model #openukcop26 #UN #COP26
Looking forward to joining this event today #OpenSource
The #OpenSource approach can enable #technologists from around the world to collaborate to build strong and sustainable solutions. Check out tomorrow's important @openuk_uk event on #OpenTechnology for sustainability: openuk.uk/sustainability/ #openukcop26 #COP26
The #OpenSource approach can enable #technologists from around the world to collaborate to build strong and sustainable solutions. Check out tomorrow's important @openuk_uk event on #OpenTechnology for sustainability: openuk.uk/sustainability/ #openukcop26 #COP26