On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on

On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on campaigns defending Indigenous territories from extraction, discussed the impacts of colonization, fossil fuels, mining, and climate disruption. They also showcased community projects for Just Transition and climate resilience, offering strategies grounded in rights, traditional knowledge, and sovereignty.

Our gratitude goes to the extraordinary Indigenous women leaders and advocates from Cameroon, Ecuador, Peru, and Turtle Island/USA. Their powerful voices highlighted critical issues and solutions.

For more details on WECAN’s advocacy and highlights from the UNPFII session, please visit our blog: tinyurl.com/WECAN-UNPFII2026-blog

The Codex Secretary offers vital guidance for dairy truck drivers on preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in milk. Learn about their role in ensuring milk safety and key farm practices

The Codex Secretary offers vital guidance for dairy truck drivers on preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in milk. Learn about their role in ensuring milk safety and key farm practices to observe.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood systems transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial analytics and

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood systems transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial analytics and robust partnerships to boost incomes, improve nutrition, and strengthen climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 is a key platform where member Governments present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to investors, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and donors.

Mongolia's State Secretary, Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya, highlights HIH as an exciting opportunity for the country, detailing targeted sectors and how the initiative can revitalize them.

In a special ITU Future Innovators Podcast episode, Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin hosts ITU Young Professionals Programme (YPP) officers. As the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26)

In a special ITU Future Innovators Podcast episode, Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin hosts ITU Young Professionals Programme (YPP) officers. As the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) approaches, they share visions for inclusive digital transformation, covering usable tech, ethical AI, bridging digital divides, and empowering youth in ICT standards and policies.

The ITU Young Professionals Programme is a two-year, hands-on initiative empowering brilliant young experts to bridge the digital divide and cultivate the next generation of global ICT leaders. ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, drives innovation and connects the world through global standards and cooperation. Find out more about the ITU Young Professionals Programme: https://www.itu.int/en/action/youth/Pages/YPP.aspx

FAO champions multistakeholder partnerships to build sustainable food and agriculture systems, addressing hunger, climate change, and rural poverty. The World Banana Forum (WBF) exemplifies this,

FAO champions multistakeholder partnerships to build sustainable food and agriculture systems, addressing hunger, climate change, and rural poverty. The World Banana Forum (WBF) exemplifies this, showcasing the banana sector as a global model for inclusive, climate-smart value chains. This collaboration among producers, governments, and retailers advances sustainability, fairness, and resilience through initiatives like living wages and responsible purchasing.

This event aims to raise awareness of partnerships' role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote the WBF as a replicable model for other agricultural sectors. For more information, visit the FAO Partnerships page and the World Banana Forum.

Team ITU participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing global cooperation, responsible AI development, and the future of digital skills. Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Team ITU participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing global cooperation, responsible AI development, and the future of digital skills. Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted the urgent need to bridge technology divides, build trust, and ensure emerging technologies are developed safely and responsibly, putting people at the center.

ITU experts launched major AI for Good reports, advanced AI standards for areas like deepfake mitigation and health, and showcased initiatives like the AI & Robotics Youth Training Program in Africa. They also championed AI literacy and lifelong learning through the AI Skills Coalition. ITU’s presence underscored the importance of inclusion, cooperation, and responsible innovation to ensure technology benefits everyone, everywhere.

Tune into ITU Future Innovators, a podcast by youth, for youth, exploring digital transformation. This episode features three inspiring members of the ITU Secretary-General's Youth Advisory

Tune into ITU Future Innovators, a podcast by youth, for youth, exploring digital transformation. This episode features three inspiring members of the ITU Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Board—Daniella Esi Darlington, Halima Mohamed Ismail, and Nadir Atayev. They share their personal journeys into the ICT sector, from early inspirations to launching impactful careers in AI, space technology, and entrepreneurship.

Discover how curiosity and passion shaped their paths, the value of mentorship and networks, and practical advice for young people. Learn why resilience, continuous learning, and purpose-driven innovation are crucial for shaping your digital future. Explore more about ITU and youth opportunities: https://www.itu.int

Phuangpasert Keosouvanh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Communication, Lao PDR, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025

Phuangpasert Keosouvanh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Communication, Lao PDR, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25).

Hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku from November 17-28, 2025, WTDC-25 addresses "Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future."

For further information, visit itu.int/wtdc25. #ITUWTDC

An interview was conducted with H.E. Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State for Cambodia's Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, during The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025

An interview was conducted with H.E. Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State for Cambodia's Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, during The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25).

Hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan in Baku from November 17-28, 2025, WTDC-25 focuses on the theme "Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future."

For further information, visit: https://www.itu.int/wtdc25. Follow the event with #ITUWTDC.

Mr. Slavisa Antic, State Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia, addressed the High-Level Segment of the WTDC-25 Plenary.

This session

Mr. Slavisa Antic, State Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of the Republic of Serbia, addressed the High-Level Segment of the WTDC-25 Plenary.

This session took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 18, 2025.