Culture and Education
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World News in Brief: UN spotlights education aid solution, Sri Lanka prison violence, humanitarian aid to Venezuela
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) urged international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps, warning in a Friday report…
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New coalition puts children’s rights at the centre of the AI age
A new international coalition launched in Geneva on Tuesday is setting out to make sure children’s safety and rights are…
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Global push for AI governance amid warnings of ‘catastrophic harm’
Can artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity – safely, fairly and without causing “catastrophic harm”? That is the question at…
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‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global,…
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Children are turning to AI for homework – and life advice
Millions of children across the globe are already using artificial intelligence to learn, solve problems and even seek advice about…
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Global learning losses threaten an entire generation
Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are disrupting education for an estimated 258 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, raising fears that millions…
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Art and culture can both fuel and counter hate, UN discussion hears on Juneteenth
From a gold collar worn by an enslaved African to music preserved for nearly a century after the Holocaust, a…
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UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News,…
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Borrowed boots, borrowed joy: Football thrives in Gaza camps
Matches organised by a former professional player are providing a brief respite from the harsh reality of life for the…
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Artemis II astronauts underscore our shared humanity, in historic UN visit
A month after completing their historic flyby of the Moon, the astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission landed at UN…
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