“Children must be at the centre of AI system design, not an afterthought,” said Vidhya Ganesh, Director of Data, Analytics, Planning & Monitoring at @UNICEF. At UNICEF’s ‘Frontier Data Talks: Child-Centered AI Development’, leaders from government, academia, the @UN, and the private sector came together to explore how AI can truly benefit children, especially the most vulnerable. Key insights from the panel: 🔵 Government leadership matters to bridge both digital and AI divides- Ana Jimenez, Deputy Permanent Rep, @SpainUN 🔵 Network & connectivity data can help AI-powered tools reach the most vulnerable communities- Katherine Macdonald, Senior Director, @Ookla 🔵 Transparency & public trust are essential for adoption- @sverhulst 🔵 Guardrails & accountability must be built from day 1 - @MeravPhd 🔵 Governance is needed to guide AI’s evolution - @bit4health Moderated by @Accone, the discussion made clear how partnerships are key to drive progress in safeguarding children in an AI-powered world. Watch the recap video from the event 👉🏽 youtube.com/watch?v=gaMWiexA…

🤖 At #DubaiAIWeek2025, WFP’s I&T Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, Angel Buitrago, joined a panel to discuss how predictive analytics, spatial data, and real-time AI decision-making are transforming humanitarian crisis response—saving lives and advancing #FoodSecurity

From satellite imagery to AI, UNICEF is pushing the frontier of data for children. At #DubaiAIWeek, Yves Jacques, Chief of UNICEF’s Frontier Data & Technology Unit, joined a powerful panel on using AI to respond to humanitarian crises. #DubaiAIWeek2025

Just launched at #ARFSD11 ! The State of the African Children – Statistical Compendium 2025 is now live, offering a deep dive into child-focused data across Africa w/ @UNICEFAfrica, @UNECA_official, @AUC_DPA & @StatisticsUg Access here: data.unicef.org/resources/so…

We have made impressive progress in reducing child malnutrition globally because of a shared commitment and sustained investment. But steep funding cuts will dramatically reverse these gains and put the lives of millions more children at risk. unicef.link/4hGUCfX

Despite progress in reducing stillbirths, millions of families continue to face this devastating loss. Governments must intensify efforts to ensure all mothers and babies receive quality care. New report & estimates: unicef.link/3QS7gxT

If you are planning to attend the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City, please join us: unicef.link/4iMGBhE #CSW69

🎉 Exciting news from #UNWDF! 🌍📊 Join us TODAY at 10:45 AM (Medellin time) for a panel on strengthening data for children in Latin America & the Caribbean. Learn how better admin data can close gaps & track progress toward the #2030Agenda #DataForChildren #SDGs

At #UNWorldDataForum #youth leaders 🌟 are engaging with inspiring decision-makers 🤝@clairemelamed @Olashakhshir @ShaidaBadiee @SteveMacfeely @tanyachapuisat @Purdinola answering questions like "How can AI impact children’s rights?" #DG4C #YouthVoices #AIforGood #Data4SDGs

📊🔍 Shaping the future of data communities with your input! 🌍 Join the conversation at the #UNDataForum 💬 Your voice matters! Use the QR code below to vote on questions about community-driven approaches to #data & #tech 🚀

UNICEF is at the #UNWDF2024! Find out more about our sessions here: uniceflink.org/4etmSRy @UNDESA @UNStats

📢 Just released! #Kyrgyzstan 2023 MICS offers new data on 177 internationally comparable indicators, offering a comprehensive picture of the situation of women and children. #statistics @UNICEF @unicefkg @USAIDKG @unfpa_kg #swissembassykg #SDGs 🔗 mics.unicef.org/surveys?disp…

📢 Just released! #Azerbaijan 2023 MICS offers new data on children, families, & equity to drive development goals & social inclusion, helping shape inclusive policies for the most vulnerable. @statestatkom @UNICEF #EU @UNFPA #SDGs 📷 🔗 mics.unicef.org/surveys?disp…

See highlight video here: youtube.com/watch?v=ycKKpzbE…

✨Thank you ✨to the speakers who joined us at #UNGA79 last week and shared their commitment to #EndChildMarriage. See event highlights below!

Harnessing AI to transform global immunization financing! The Global Immunization Budget Database (G-IBD) uses cutting-edge tech to track budgets, enhance resource allocation, and close immunization coverage gaps 🌍💉data.unicef.org/data-for-act…

How will children be affected when climate change and human mobility intersect in their lives? What do decision-makers need to know to take action on their behalf? @IdacM asks these questions and more in a new report data.unicef.org/resources/cl…

We're thrilled to co-host this event alongside #UNGA79! Featuring 4 global data platforms focused on adolescent-centered evidence, gender, and the SDGs, this is your chance to join the conversation on how data can shape sustainable futures for adolescents: tinyurl.com/yeprstf4

Improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools with a focus on menstrual health has been a priority from 2015 to 2023. WHO and UNICEF collaborate through the JMP for WASH to achieve this goal. #GlobalHealth #WaterSanitationHygiene buff.ly/3A5zzn8

📈 We're thrilled to be part of the @UNDataForum #Commit2Data campaign! Our pledge will drive impactful data initiatives that support the SDGs and foster innovation. Stay tuned for more updates! bit.ly/Commit2Data