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On This Journey No One Cares If You Live or Die, Volume 2: Abuse, Protection and Justice Along Routes Between East and West Africa and Africa's Mediterranean Coast Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Mixed Migration Centre | UN. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) In the complex landscape of migration, this second volume of the report, On This Journey, No One Cares if You Live or Die, emerges as a crucial body of work that sheds light on the stark realities faced by refugees and migrants traversing the perilous Central Mediterranean route all the way from East and Horn of Africa and West Africa to the North African coast of the Mediterranean and across the sea. Jointly published by IOM, MMC and UNHCR, this report delves into the protection risks faced by refugees and migrants during these journeys. It aims to inform increased and concrete routes-based protection responses to reduce the suffering associated with the desperate journeys refugees and migrants undertake, and to serve as a call to action in addressing the root causes of displacement and drivers of irregular migration through positive action on peace, climate change, governance, inequality and social cohesion, as well as the creation of safe migration pathways. 
Les politiques des grandes plateformes sur le discours de haine pendant la COVID-19 Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: UNESCO Montevideo Ce document fait état d’une augmentation des messages considérés comme des discours de haine sur Facebook, Twitter et YouTube, depuis l’avènement de la pandémie de COVID-19. Bien qu’inégale, cette augmentation peut être établie à partir des rapports de transparence des différentes plateformes et de la croissance enregistrée dans la modération de ces contenus à partir de mars 2020. Étant donné qu’au cours de la même période, et en conséquence des mesures d’isolement prises dans la plupart des pays du monde, les plateformes ont décidé d’accroître l’utilisation d’outils d’intelligence artificielle dans leurs processus de modération, il n’est pas possible d’être certain que cette croissance est due à une augmentation de la création et de la publication de messages ou à un changement dans les systèmes de détection qui a affecté les résultats d’une année à l’autre. 
UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) Strategic Framework for Action 2025-2029: Building Peaceful and Sustainable Futures through Transformative Education Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO The ASPnet Strategic Framework explains how UNESCO's pioneering Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) contributes to the achievement of UNESCO’s strategic objectives for Education. This Framework outlines the key thematic areas, innovative educational approaches, and the anticipated outcomes of this dynamic community of educational innovators. It also delineates the roles and responsibilities of its primary stakeholders. The three thematic areas are : "Peace through Global Citizenship Education," "Education for Sustainable Development," and "Intercultural Learning and Appreciation of Cultural Diversity and Heritage." Through initiatives in these areas, ASPnet members inspire and empower teachers, principals, students, families, education professionals, and policymakers to champion transformative education. This prepares learners to become responsible global citizens in an ever-evolving and complex world. Ultimately, the goal is for all participants in this ecosystem to learn from one another and promote international understanding. Red de Escuelas Asociadas de la UNESCO (RedPEA) Marco Estratégico de Acción 2025-2029 : construyendo futuros pacíficos y sustentables a través de la educación transformadora Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO El Marco Estratégico de la RedPEA explica cómo la pionera Red de Escuelas Asociadas de la UNESCO contribuye a la consecución de los objetivos estratégicos de la UNESCO en materia de educación. Este Marco esboza las áreas temáticas clave, los enfoques educativos innovadores y los resultados previstos por parte de esta dinámica comunidad de innovadores educativos. También delimita las funciones y responsabilidades de sus principales actores. Las tres áreas temáticas son : «La paz mediante la educación para la ciudadanía mundial», “La educación para el desarrollo sostenible” y “El aprendizaje intercultural y la apreciación de la diversidad y el patrimonio culturales”. A través de iniciativas en estas áreas, los miembros de la RedPEA inspiran y capacitan a docentes, directores, estudiantes, familias, profesionales de la educación y funcionarios públicos para defender una educación transformadora. Esto prepara a los alumnos para convertirse en ciudadanos globales responsables en un mundo complejo y en constante evolución. En última instancia, el objetivo es que todos los participantes en este ecosistema aprendan unos de otros y promuevan el entendimiento internacional. Red de Escuelas Asociadas de la UNESCO (RedPEA) Marco Estratégico de Acción 2025-2029 : construyendo futuros pacíficos y sustentables a través de la educación transformadora Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO Le Cadre stratégique du réSEAU explique comment le Réseau des écoles associées de l’UNESCO (réSEAU), pionnier en la matière, contribue à la réalisation des objectifs stratégiques de l’UNESCO pour l’éducation. Ce Cadre définit les principaux axes thématiques, les approches éducatives innovantes ainsi que les résultats attendus de cette communauté dynamique d’innovateurs en matière d’éducation. Il précise également les rôles et responsabilités de ses principaux acteurs. Les trois axes thématiques sont : « La construction de la paix par l’éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale », « L’éducation au développement durable » et « L’apprentissage interculturel et l’appréciation de la diversitéculturelle et du patrimoine ». À travers des initiatives dans ces domaines, les membres du réSEAU inspirent et renforcent les capacités autonomisent des enseignants, des chefs d’établissement, des élèves, des familles, des professionnels de l’éducation et des décideurs afin qu’ils portent une éducation transformatrice. Cela prépare les apprenants à devenir des citoyens du monde responsables dans un monde contexte mondial en constante évolution et de plus en plus complexe. En définitive, l’objectif est que tous les acteurs de cet écosystème puissent apprendre les uns des autres et promouvoir la compréhension internationale.. 
Au-delà du COVID-19 : Un plan féministe de durabilité et de justice sociale Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Alors que le monde apprend à vivre avec le COVID-19, à « reconstruire en mieux » et est mobilisé pour sortir de la crise actuelle, le nouveau « Plan féministe » d’ONU Femmes fournit une feuille de route visionnaire mais concrète visant à placer l’égalité des sexes, la justice sociale et la durabilité au centre de la relance. Le « Plan féministe » cartographie les politiques ambitieuses et transformatrices relatives aux moyens de subsistance, aux soins et à l'environnement qui sont nécessaires pour construire un avenir plus équitable et durable. Pour y parvenir, il appelle à des approches politiques spécifiques au contexte, à des stratégies politiques adaptées et à un financement. Le plan identifie les leviers clés qui peuvent créer un changement ainsi que les actrices et acteurs aux niveaux mondial, national et local qui doivent prendre des mesures pour avancer vers cette vision. 
Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equality: Key Findings of UNESCO’s Global Dialogue Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO The purpose of the UNESCO’s Dialogue on Gender Equality and AI was to identify issues, challenges, and good practices to help: Overcome the built-in gender biases found in AI devices, data sets and algorithms; Improve the global representation of women in technical roles and in boardrooms in the technology sector; and Create robust and gender-inclusive AI principles, guidelines and codes of ethics within the industry. This Summary Report sets forth proposed elements of a Framework on Gender Equality and AI for further consideration, discussion and elaboration amongst various stakeholders. It reflects experts’ inputs to the UNESCO Dialogue on Gender Equality and AI, as well as additional research and analysis. This is not a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of the AI ecosystem in all its manifestations and all its intersections with gender equality. Rather, this is a starting point for conversation and action and has a particular focus on the private sector. It argues for the need to 1. Establish a whole society view and mapping of the broader goals we seek to achieve in terms of gender equality;2. Generate an understanding of AI Ethics Principles and how to position gender equality within them; 3. Reflect on possible approaches for operationalizing AI and Gender Equality Principles; and4. Identify and develop a funded multi-stakeholder action plan and coalition as a critical next step. 
UNESCO Women for Ethical AI: Outlook Study on Artificial Intelligence and Gender Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UNESCO The gender chapter of the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI is a concrete commitment by 194 Member States to advance gender equality in the AI ecosystem. To track progress in the implementation of the gender provisions of UNESCO’s Recommendation, and to assess the impacts of AI on gender equality, the UNESCO Women for Ethical AI (W4EAI) Platform has been established. This report advances the workstream through evidence-based insights in three critical areas: women’s participation in AI development and deployment, the inclusion of gender equality concerns in AI governance and the impact of AI on gender equality. It highlights the significant underrepresentation of women in AI, the lack of gender-disaggregated data, and the compounded challenges women face in the field. The report also addresses the neglect of gender dimensions in AI policy, the risks posed by AI systems to women, and the need for responsible and ethical AI governance to promote gender equality. Finally, it outlines actionable recommendations to enhance gender equality through and in AI, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive data collection, targeted interventions, and inclusive policy-making. 
Why Climate Change Matters for Human Security Year of publication: 2022 Author: Janani Vivekananda Corporate author: United Nations University | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) This paper outlines the state of knowledge regarding security risks related to climate change, synthesizing the existing scientific evidence to set out five broad pathways of risk. Climate change itself is rarely a direct cause of conflict. Yet, there is ample evidence that its effects exacerbate important drivers and contextual factors of conflict and fragility, thereby challenging the stability of states and societies. Climate change impacts such as coral bleaching, diversity loss, and erratic rainfall can stress livelihoods and drive displacement, increase resource conflicts, and challenge the security and stability of people and states worldwide. Managing these security risks requires action across the entire impact chain: work to mitigate climate change; reducing its consequences on ecosystems; adapting socioeconomic systems; better management of climate-induced heightened resource competition; and strengthening governance and conflict management institutions. And every dimension of the response must be conflict-sensitive and climate proof. Without the right responses, climate change will mean more fragility, less peace and less security. But this paper sets out illustrative examples of how, with a greater understanding of how climate change interacts with social, political, economic and environmental drivers of conflict and fragility, we will be better placed to make the kind of risk-informed decisions is integral to achieving international peace and security. 
Fostering Women's Leadership Year of publication: 2024 Author: Mariagrazia Squicciarini | Anna Rita Manca | Garance Sarlat Corporate author: UNESCO No (leadership) share no gain (for societies and economies)! Leveraging UNESCO’s unique Gender-Based Resilience Framework, this report explores the role of women in leadership positions in both decision-making and high-tech, including in artificial intelligence-related innovations. It further highlights progress towards the G20 Brisbane Target, aimed to accelerate progress on gender equality by reducing the gender gap in labour market participation rates by 25% by 2025. Women remain underrepresented in decision-making, holding only about 26% of seats in national parliaments worldwide on average. In the world of work, female labour participation continues to lag behind men’s, at 47% for women against 72% for men on average. Despite progress by G20 members towards the Brisbane Target, a 2% average gap in absolute terms remained to be filled in 2022. In the high-tech world, women make up only 30% of AI professionals, and even less of leaders. Female inventors in AI account for about 37% of patents filed in 2022-23.