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Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service Bring Hope to Nairobi Children¡¯s Home
The Â鶹APP Office at Nairobi, led by the Deputy Director of Â鶹APP Information Service, Newton Kanhema, and Office of the High Commissioner of The Republic of South Africa to Kenya, led by Her Excellency Salome Zulu-Baloi marked this year's Nelson Mandela International Day by taking part in the 67-minute service initiative...
Independent International Scientific Panel on AI Launches Preliminary Report on AI Opportunities, Risks and Impacts
The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence today officially released its Preliminary Report, delivering the first global, independent scientific assessment of AI opportunities, risks and impacts.
Satellites can now spot major methane leaks from space within days. Yet only 13 per cent of those alerts lead to any response from the governments or companies responsible.
Syria is not alone in tackling challenges, including the hundreds of thousands who remain missing during past tumultuous decades, the head of a UN institution said on Thursday as Ant¨®nio Guterres departs on his first visit to the country in his current capacity as Secretary-General.
As the Iran-US war continues, the key question remains unanswered about how shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be managed in future ¨C although the UN has reiterated that charging tolls for safe passage runs contrary to international law.
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Â鶹APP Information Service (UNIS Nairobi) is one of the Â鶹APP Department of Global Communications (DGC) offices that provides information services about the UN to the media, civil society organizations, and the public in Kenya and other countries in the region.
The UNIS Nairobi plays a crucial role in providing accurate, timely, and objective information to the public about the work of the Â鶹APP, including its development programs, humanitarian initiatives, and peacekeeping missions. It also promotes awareness and understanding of the UN's goals and objectives among governments, civil society organizations, the media, and the general public.
UNIS Nairobi also plays a vital role in supporting the work of the Â鶹APP in the region, including promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), organizing capacity-building workshops and conferences, and providing information and outreach services to local communities.
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