In August 2025, the UN established two pathbreaking mechanisms for global cooperation on AI: the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance.
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Refugee numbers declined in 2025, but the story behind the figures matters. Most refugees want to go home, but it must be voluntary, safe and with dignity. For every person forced to flee… Protection matters. Solutions matter.
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- Written inputs to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance from Member States and stakeholders are now published ahead of the inaugural 6–7 July Dialogue. 1,500+ contributions were received between March and May. Have a look: buff.ly/ZQ1Z9ah @ODET_UN @ITU @UNESCO
