UN OICT

10/10/2025

Meet Anna Stepanova, Information Systems Officer and Quality Assurance Team Leader at United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism.

From building a robust test automation framework to supporting counter-terrorism efforts, Anna shows how innovative tech drives a safer world.
https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/anna-stepanova

10/07/2025

Social engineering relies on human traits like curiosity, urgency and trust. Falling for one phishing email, text or fake call can expose your data, put colleagues at risk and compromise your personal and professional information.

Staying cyber safe protects more than your inbox, it protects the UN.

➡️ Inspect URL links by hovering over them before clicking!
➡️ Verify requests through another channel
➡️ Don’t share credentials or multi-factor authentication codes

Staying alert is one of the strongest defenses we have. Together, we keep each other safe!

10/06/2025

that on 4 October 1957, the first human-made Earth satellite made its way into outer space, paving opportunities for connection and innovation?

This World Space Week, UN OICT celebrates how emerging technologies are transforming space exploration. From -driven satellite analysis and space medicine to global connectivity powered by Low Earth Orbit networks, the convergence of innovation is breaking barriers and delivering concrete benefits for humanity. Watch last year's Space Tech Seminar to learn more and stay tuned this week via United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)!

Co-sponsored by the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology and the Office of Outer Space Affairs, this seminar focused on the int...

10/02/2025

Today, we launched Qatar!

In partnership with FAO and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, innovators are coming together to tackle pressing challenges in agriculture and food security through the power of technology:

➡️ AI-powered early warning for greenhouse pests & heat stress
➡️Smart irrigation & salinity/fertigation advisory

Speakers included:
Bernardo Mariano Junior, Assistant-Secretary-General and Chief Information Technology Officer at United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology
Omar Mohsine, UN Open Source Coordinator

Ahmad Mukhtar, Senior Economist/ Head of Strategy and Policy at FAO
Mike Trick, Dean at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Keith Webster, Dean at Carnegie Mellon University Libraries

Stay tuned for updates as teams ideate, innovate and present solutions that could transform the future of food security!

10/01/2025

October marks the start of Cybersecurity Month!

In this opening message, UN Chief Information Technology Officer Bernardo Mariano Junior reminds us why staying vigilant is vital in today’s fast-moving digital world. Let’s make sure we:

✅Outsmart social engineering scams
✅Outpace -driven threats
✅Lock down our mobile devices

This month, we’ll share resources, live demos and practical tips to help us all strengthen our defenses. Together, we can make cybersecurity part of our everyday mindset!

Bernardo Mariano Jr., UN Chief Information Technology Officer, Assistant-Secretary-General, delivers his Cybersecurity Month message.

09/30/2025

Meet Sandra Marisa Da Silva Cruz, Medical Coordinator at Misión de Verificación de la ONU en Colombia.

From healthcare to tech, Sandra leads digital health solutions that connect paramedics & remote communities with life-saving support.🌍 https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/sandra-marisa-da-silva-cruz

09/26/2025

What does it take to enable world leaders to convene, speak, and understand each other at the United Nations, while also broadcasting the proceedings across the globe?

Behind every speech at the UN General Assembly is the work of the Broadcast, Conferencing and Support Services (BCSS) team of UN OICT. Often called the “eyes and ears” of the UN, BCSS ensures that delegates from every country can communicate seamlessly in real-time, and that the world can follow the conversations that will shape our future.

Go behind the scenes with Misra Iltus as she shares how her team’s technical expertise and dedication make possible, giving space for dialogue on the greatest challenges of our day.

What does it take to enable officials from across the globe to convene, speak and understand each other at the United Nations while also broadcasting proceedings to the wider world? Go behind the scenes with the UN's 'eyes and ears' as Misra Iltus explains how her team makes it possible for particip...

09/26/2025

Congratulations to Team Terra-Optima, winners of the Hackathon in Rabat, Morocco!🌍

In just two days, the team of young innovators built a digital agriculture platform that harnesses , IoT and open data to empower farmers with actionable recommendations for crop selection and irrigation. By boosting yields, reducing water waste and supporting smarter farming choices, Terra-Optima will drive both climate resilience and food security.

This solution directly responds to real-world challenges put forward by FAO on how innovators can use AI to revolutionize Morocco’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.

Join us in celebrating their win, and stay tuned for the results of the upcoming challenge in Doha, Qatar!

09/25/2025

Watch this IGF - Internet Governance Forum video featuring Nobel Peace Laureate & Leadership Panel Co-Chair Maria Ressa on why digital inclusion matters:

“Digital inclusion, it’s about representation. Anyone who is part of our global landscape should have their voices heard.”

As technology shapes our future, inclusion ensures no one is left behind!

09/24/2025

Meet Hema Basnet, Administrative Assistant at United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Through her passion for technology, Hema supports women & children with skills for safety, survival and growth, proving tech can be a force for resilience and empowerment. https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/hema-basnet

09/23/2025

For yesterday's UN Digital Cooperation Day, United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology Chief Information Technology Officer and Assistant-Secretary-General Bernardo Mariano Junior closed with a powerful reminder:

“Together, we can use AI for public good, using the best of the private sector tools and talents and the best of the public sector knowledge and convening powers, for today, and for the generations to come.”

Hosted by United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, UN Digital Cooperation Day brought together governments, the private sector, civil society and academia to chart a shared path for digital cooperation.

09/23/2025