AI-Integrated Education: A Human-Centered Approach for 2025 Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pressing need. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underscore the significance of inclusive and equitable education, and AI holds immense potential to drive this transformation. A recent article on January … Read more
World News in Brief: More UN staffers detained in Yemen, education hit by climate crisis, Nigeria aid plan January 24, 2025 More UN staffers detained in Yemen UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the detention of four UN staff members in Yemen by the Houthi rebels. The staff members, who were working for the World … Read more
UN rights office raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank GENEVA (24 January 2023) – The UN Human Rights Office said on Tuesday that it is deeply alarmed by the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the number of fatalities there, many of whom were children. At least … Read more
UN Rights Office: Escalating Violence in Occupied West Bank Raises Alarm January 24, 2025 The United Nations human rights office has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, calling for an immediate de-escalation and a halt to all human rights violations. Surge in Casualties According to the UN, the past … Read more
World News in Brief: More UN staffers detained in Yemen, education hit by climate crisis, Nigeria aid plan January 24, 2025 More UN staffers detained in Yemen Two more United Nations staff members have been detained in Yemen, bringing the total number of UN personnel held in the country to four. The two staff members, … Read more
DR Congo emergency: Fears that regional capital Goma faces attack 24 January 2025 12:00 GMT The regional capital of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the threat of an attack by M23 rebels, according to the United Nations. The UN said on Tuesday that the M23 rebels had made significant advances in … Read more
Human rights expert welcomes clemency for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier 24 January 2025 GENEVA (24 January 2025) – UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, today welcomed the announcement that Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous activist who has been imprisoned for over 46 years, will be released on compassionate release by President … Read more
DR Congo emergency: Fears that regional capital Goma faces attack 24 January 2025 12:00 The regional capital of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at risk of attack by M23 rebels, according to the UN. The UN has warned that the rebels are advancing towards Goma, and that the city could be … Read more
Global Education Must Integrate AI, Centred on Humanity 2025-01-24 12:00 As technology continues to advance rapidly, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors, including education, has become increasingly prevalent. However, it is crucial to approach this integration with a human-centred approach, ensuring that the use of AI complements and enhances the educational experience … Read more
UN rights office raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank GENEVA (24 January 2025) – The UN human rights office today expressed alarm over the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, which has claimed the lives of dozens of Palestinians in recent months. “We are deeply concerned by the rising number of … Read more