of the United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance One of the major initiatives is on AI.
It brings together all 193 UN member states, the private sector, civil society, academia and technology to share best practices and create a common approach to AI governance.
The first meeting of the Dialogue will take place in Geneva in July; Its discussion will be based on data that is being put together by the UN AI Initiative – the independent international scientific panel on AI.
It is led by Filipino journalist Maria Ressa and eminent computer scientist Yoshua Bengio.
‘Science and evidence based’
Amandeep Gill, the UN special envoy for digital and emerging technologies, said the policy debate would be “science and evidence-based”, considering a variety of viewpoints.
“This is how policy discussions should happen, and the United Nations is very proud to facilitate the first such confluence of science and policy in a rapidly emerging technology.”
Ahead of the UN AI Governance meeting in Switzerland, discussions are continuing between all parties involved to ensure that the best national initiatives on how to best use the technology can be shared.
Priorities of the Swiss meeting include promoting respect for human rights, creating safeguards to prevent technology from causing harm, and discussing measures to close a huge AI access gap, said Agriselda López and Reine Tamsaar, co-chairs of the dialogue.
In response to media questions, the co-chairs and Mr Gill clarified that military uses of AI would not be part of the discussion, but they would address general security and human rights concerns.
He underlined optimism that the United Nations can serve as a global hub to share best practices and advance an action-oriented, inclusive approach to AI governance.
UN agency warns that changes in migration routes are costing more lives
According to the International Organization for Migration, nearly 8,000 migrants are reported dead or missing worldwide in 2025, bringing the total deaths recorded since 2014 to more than 82,000.IOM) Revealed on Tuesday.
New data from IOM’s Missing Migrants Project and the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) show that although arrivals have declined in some areas, migration routes are changing rather than easing. Enforcement measures and conflict are pushing people towards longer, more fragmented and increasingly dangerous journeys.
“Pathways are changing in response to conflict, climate pressures and policy changes, but the risks are still very real,” said Amy Pope, IOM Director-General.
He stressed that an estimated 340,000 family members have been directly affected by these disappearances.
significant change
The report highlights important changes: while northbound movements through Central America and arrivals to the Canary Islands decreased, journeys became more geographically dispersed. In Europe, Bangladeshi nationals emerged as the largest arrival group as the number of Syrians declined.
Ahead of May’s International Migration Review Forum, IOM is calling for stronger international cooperation.
The agency emphasizes that low arrival figures do not equate to safe travel, urging continued investment in evidence-based responses to save lives and assist affected families.
Actress Lucy Hale is the latest WFP Goodwill Ambassador
American actress and producer Lucy Hale – star of the hit television series pretty Little Liars – Has been named Goodwill Ambassador with the World Food Program (wfp), United Nations agency announced On Tuesday.
She will advocate on behalf of the more than 318 million people facing extreme hunger around the world.
Ms. Hale is the daughter of a Tennessee farmer and a nurse. She has spoken out in favor of women and children and cares deeply about food security, the health and education of small-scale farmers and children.
Respect, Passion and Commitment
“Becoming a WFP Goodwill Ambassador is the honor of a lifetime,” she said. “It has been a long-time dream of mine to give back in this way, and I look forward to shining a light on WFP’s vital work to save and transform lives around the world.”
Ms Hale is raising awareness and generating support for WFP’s work through 2024, including in Sudan, Gaza, Myanmar and Ukraine.
“In a world where so many people go to bed hungry, we are fortunate to have someone as passionate and committed as Lucy partnering with us,” said Cindy McCain, WFP Executive Director.
“Their voices will draw attention to people and places that are often overlooked – and help drive the action needed to reach them.”
Ms Hale joins a list of WFP Goodwill Ambassadors that includes fellow American actress Kate Hudson and fashion designer Michael Kors, Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur and Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye.
