Press Releases, Media Advisories and Statements

UNHCR and ITU receive global mobile industry award for Connectivity for Refugees initiative
02 March 2026 - Global Mobile Awards recognize impactful UN partnership driving digital inclusion in displacement settings

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Over USD 82 billion pledged to Partner2Connect, advancing ITU’s efforts to connect the world
02 March 2026 - Commitments advance UN efforts to expand Internet access for the 2.2 billion people still offline

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Digital@UNGA marks 20 years of WSIS digital development and sets stage for UN review
16 December 2025 - Special event highlights two decades of progress and a plan for tech that benefits society

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Global number of Internet users increases, but disparities deepen key digital divides
17 November 2025 - ITU’s Facts and Figures 2025 shows steady progress in connectivity, while highlighting gaps in quality and affordability

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At Chad’s fragile Sudan border, UN and partners redouble connectivity drive for refugees and hosts
10 November 2025 - Connectivity for Refugees initiative is making strides bringing private and public partners together to facilitate digital inclusion for 20 million people

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ITU and UNDP bring global community together to advance technology for good
26 September 2025 - Digital@UNGA 2025 spotlights digital solutions, innovations and investments for humanity as the United Nations marks 80 years

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UN agency for digital technologies teams with will.i.am and Google to train young AI and robotics pioneers in Africa
24 September 2025 - ITU’s AI Skills Coalition and the Giga Initiative work to bridge the digital skills gap in African schools

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Geneva becomes global hub for school connectivity with inauguration of Giga Connectivity Centre
25 June 2025 - ITU-UNICEF initiative establishes new base for bringing every school online and promoting digital development

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ITU Global Youth Summit places young people at the heart of digital transformation
13 March 2025 - Youth from around the world speak up to shape a more connected digital future for everyone

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ITU Secretary-General appoints inaugural Youth Advisory Board
01 March 2024 - 12 young leaders to support UN Digital Agency in advancing global connectivity

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