Businesses, governments, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations are entering a new era of connectivity and technology. Whether to boost productivity, improve public services, or help make cities more sustainable, this rapid adoption of technology is creating endless benefits. However, one challenge is threatening to stall the digital transformation of the future: the growing digital skills […]
What’s in a Word? FCC’s Proposed Data Breach Rule Redefines Key Terms
The current FCC definition of a breach relies on an intent to gain access to such CPNI, excluding instances of accidental accesses and disclosures. The proposed definition would now include such cases.
A riot rattled their democracy. Brazilians are worried about what’s next.
The divisions on violent display that day are still evident across Brazilian society.
Mali: WHO doctor seized by ‘unidentified assailants’, as UNHCR raises alarm over continuing violence
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a statement deploring the abduction of a doctor working for the UN health agency in the town of Menaka, in eastern Mali, by unknown assailants on Monday.Read the full story, “Mali: WHO doctor s…
Police overwhelmed, development stalled, as gang violence spirals in Haiti
Haiti’s protracted political and humanitarian crisis – marked by spiking levels of gang-related violence and a badly struggling national police force – are reversing crucial security and development strides made since the country’s devastating 2010 ear…
Top UN body asks what more can be done to stop genocide, atrocity crimes
Ambassadors, UN officials and experts from the international community have been sharing ways to better prevent genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity, at a special meeting of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New …
Palestinian refugees face hitting ‘rock bottom’, warns UNRWA in $1.6 billion appeal
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) appealed on Tuesday for $1.6 billion to fund core operations this year, as the people it helps face hitting “rock bottom”.Read the full story, “Palestinian refugees face hit…
UN chief calls for worldwide commitment to transforming education
Commitments made last year at a landmark UN conference to transform education globally must be translated into action, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his message to mark the International Day of Education.Read the full story, “UN…
Deep Dive Recap: Children and Armed Conflict and the Gender Perspective
On the 17th January 2023, the NATO International Military Staff Office of the Gender Advisor (GENAD) hosted its eighth Deep Dive Session, this time focused on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) and the Gender Perspective. The session highlighted NATO’s…
NATO military leadership commends NATO Charity Bazaar for another great fundraising season
On 24 January 2023, NATO HQ hosted the NATO Charity Bazaar’s donation ceremony. Through a variety of activities, the 2022 edition of the NATO Charity Bazaar raised almost €188,000. Participants in attendance included the Chair of the NATO Military…