{"id":34,"date":"2024-08-28T09:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2025-12-09T05:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:04:30","slug":"160th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/","title":{"rendered":"ITU 160th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wide-video\"><video height=\"426\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 426;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay muted preload=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ITU160banner-1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n    <div class=\"text-section\">\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-left\" data-span=\"8\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h3\">\n        <strong>ITU 160: Technology for all <\/strong>and for good    <\/h2>\n                        <h3 class=\"h5\">\n        <strong><strong>From the phone in your hand to the satellites in the sky, ITU \u2013 the UN agency for digital technologies \u2013 is at the heart of international cooperation that brings the benefits of technology to people everywhere.<\/strong><\/strong>    <\/h3>\n                        <p>\n        ITU observed its 160th anniversary in 2025, seizing the moment to engage with all stakeholders on how to connect the unconnected, fast-track sustainable digital development, and empower people to use digital technologies to drive meaningful change.     <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid fullWidthCards\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid startOnLeft\">\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Join-us-ITU160.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Thank you for joining us<\/p>\n                                                    Thank you for joining us in observing 160 years of advancing global connectivity and fostering international cooperation. This was not only a milestone for ITU, but a commemoration of the shared progress we&#8217;ve made in creating a connected, inclusive world. <br><br>Look back at the events, interactive experiences, and commemorative initiatives that brought together individuals, communities, and organizations from around the globe.                                                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/160th-anniversary\/celebrate-with-us\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Our-vision-for-the-future.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Our vision for the digital future<\/p>\n                                                    Digital technologies are transforming societies and economies worldwide. From the rise of the Internet to AI and quantum technologies, ITU is committed to ensuring that these advancements benefit everyone, everywhere. <br><br>In our 160th Anniversary, we focused on building a safer, more affordable, accessible, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive digital future for all.                                                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/160th-anniversary\/vision\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Our-history-ITU.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Our story<\/p>\n                                                    The story of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is one of international cooperation among governments, companies, academia, and other organizations involved with communications or digital technologies. <br><br>ITU plays a vital role at every stage of global communications development, ensuring increasing numbers of people benefit from access to global networks, technologies, and services.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/160th-anniversary\/story\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WTISD-25-e1744322895440.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">World Telecommunication &amp; Information Society Day 2025<\/p>\n                                                    On May 17,  we spotlighted gender equality in digital transformation and efforts to bridge the gender digital divide.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wtisd\/\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_blank>\n                        Learn more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITU160 partner and supporters<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong>Platinum partner: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/vision\/partner-insights\/partner-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2000px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png\" alt=\"Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\" class=\"wp-image-608\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2000px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2000px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2000px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2000px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2000px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong>Supporters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-531\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada.png 500w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Canada-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Government of Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EU-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-547\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EU-logo.png 500w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EU-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EU-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">European Union<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/France.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/France.png 500w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/France-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/France-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Government of France<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div 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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Logo-Dimplomatic-Club-ANG.png\" alt=\"Logo-Diplomatic-Club-ANG\" class=\"wp-image-552\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Logo-Dimplomatic-Club-ANG.png 500w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Logo-Dimplomatic-Club-ANG-300x61.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Diplomatic Club of Geneva<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EDUKI_logo_import.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-655\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EDUKI_logo_import.png 966w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EDUKI_logo_import-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EDUKI_logo_import-768x200.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Eduki Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p><strong>Media partners<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2835\" height=\"1973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"Geneva solutions logo\" class=\"wp-image-741\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1.png 2835w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1-1536x1069.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GS-Logo-1-2048x1425.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2835px) 100vw, 2835px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Geneva Solutions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743156318644.jpg\" alt=\"UN today magazine\" class=\"wp-image-742\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743156318644.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743156318644-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1743156318644-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">UN Today 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