AI is here now, reshaping economies and societies. Services driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are already a crucial part of most people’s lives and routines, whether they realise it or not. AI is rapidly permeating our economies, societies and environment, bringing tremendous opportunities but also risks. Unchecked AI can create real risks and misalignment with … Continued
The B-Tech Project is a flagship initiative designed by UN Human Rights, aiming to advance the uptake of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in the tech industry. To create a rights-respecting level playing field, the project seeks to strengthen efforts by tech companies to apply the UNGPs and engages with … Continued
The Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees (GCF) is the MMC’s response to the unmet needs of cities as they support migrants, refugees, and IDPs in the face of pressing challenges, from global pandemics to the climate crisis. By directly funding cities to implement inclusive programs of their own design, the GCF builds fiscal … Continued
While many local women’s organizations shut down amid the pandemic, others, including many in armed conflict contexts, developed innovative strategies to address increased domestic violence (DV) and rising authoritarianism. This project collates these strategies and develops new technology to provide struggling grassroots women’s organizations in 55 countries with new programming to adapt DV policies to … Continued
RECRÉATION therapy aims to treat women victims of trauma in conflict zones. This project was born following a meeting with Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rape is used as a weapon of war, making women the greatest victims of these conflicts. Led by a pair of therapists, the Re-Création therapy … Continued
The Work4Progress (W4P) program aims to encourage innovation and quality employment for vulnerable women and young people, moving beyond traditional approaches, limited to isolated projects, into platforms formed by civil society organizations, universities, private sector, and public stakeholders. It is implemented in India, Mozambique, and Peru. The main innovations include community listening tools; co-creation, prototyping … Continued
The Coalition Against Stalkerware was created to facilitate communication between those organizations working to combat domestic violence and the IT security community. The founding organizations have committed to fighting domestic violence, stalking, and harassment by addressing the use of stalkerware and raising public awareness about this issue. The Coalition intends to: – Define best practices … Continued
The initiative responds to Covid-19’s huge health, social, and economic impact on young leaders, particularly those living in countries in conflict, where young people are exposed to high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. With the belief that a strong correlation exists between mental health and the construction of stable and lasting peace, young activists … Continued
The Covid-19 pandemic has widened poverty, inequality, and gender gaps. This free IMF online course on Inclusive Growth discusses measures to help close such inclusion gaps, highlighting lessons learned from policies deployed throughout the world. Offered to both government officials and the general public, the course discusses labor markets, governance, and climate change with the … Continued
While governments require either verified testing or vaccination proof as a condition of international travel due to the pandemic, the IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps travelers store and manage their verified certifications for Covid-19 tests and vaccines. Travel Pass enables passengers to (1) create a ‘digital passport’, (2) receive test and … Continued
