World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), observed annually on May 17, promotes digital technologies and universal connectivity.

This day commemorates the 1865 founding

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), observed annually on May 17, promotes digital technologies and universal connectivity.

This day commemorates the 1865 founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention. ITU's anniversary serves as a reminder to collaborate, leveraging technology for a better future and connecting the world.

Join us in celebrating digital innovation for sustainable development.

Giga aims to connect every school globally to the internet by 2030, beginning with mapping locations. On March 1, Giga Day marked the launch of its fully operational Technology Centre in

Giga aims to connect every school globally to the internet by 2030, beginning with mapping locations. On March 1, Giga Day marked the launch of its fully operational Technology Centre in Barcelona. Established after a year of preparation, the Centre received generous support from the Spanish, Catalan, and Barcelona governments.

The event drew 120 public and private sector supporters, featuring speeches, panels, and demonstrations of innovative digital solutions for educational and social challenges. The Giga Technology Centre serves as a hub for developing open-source technology for school connectivity and a vital space for Catalonia's and Spain's tech ecosystem.

On 17 September 2023, ITU, the UN Family, and partners will convene SDG Digital Day. This event will explore how digital technologies can accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development

On 17 September 2023, ITU, the UN Family, and partners will convene SDG Digital Day. This event will explore how digital technologies can accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and ensure a sustainable, inclusive future for all.

A key focus will be connecting the 2.7 billion people currently offline. Be part of the solution: join us in-person or virtually on September 17th to help bring the SDGs back on track and ensure a #DigitalFutureForAll.

For more information, visit digital.day and itu.int.

ITU, the UN Family, and partners will host SDG Digital Day on 17 September 2023. This event will explore how digital technologies can accelerate progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

ITU, the UN Family, and partners will host SDG Digital Day on 17 September 2023. This event will explore how digital technologies can accelerate progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensure the 2.7 billion people currently offline also benefit.

Be part of the solution! Join us in-person or virtually on September 17 to help achieve a sustainable and inclusive #DigitalFutureForAll.

For more information, please visit: digital.day and itu.int.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023. The day's theme is "Empowering the least developed countries

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023. The day's theme is "Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies."

Observed on May 17, WTISD 2023 urges public and private sectors to pledge universal connectivity and digital transformation in these nations via ITU's Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.

For more details, visit: itu.int/wtisd

Rabab Fatima, UN-OHRLLS High Representative, delivered a video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023. Observed on May 17, this year's WTISD focused on

Rabab Fatima, UN-OHRLLS High Representative, delivered a video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2023. Observed on May 17, this year's WTISD focused on "Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies."

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) called on public and private sectors to make pledges for universal connectivity and digital transformation in these nations. This initiative is facilitated through its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition. For more details, visit: itu.int/wtisd.

Pro-athletes are entertainers, and their definition of health differs from the average person's. Our bodies constantly expend significant energy just to function; for instance, about 1,400

Pro-athletes are entertainers, and their definition of health differs from the average person's. Our bodies constantly expend significant energy just to function; for instance, about 1,400 calories daily are used simply to keep us alive. This inherent energy cost, a legacy from ancestors who conserved energy for survival, explains our natural tendency to avoid unnecessary physical activity, even with modern access to food.

This insight comes from Daniel Lieberman, Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University. For more, subscribe to Big Think on YouTube or read the video transcript.

This World Oceans Day, join Oceana in our mission to save the oceans and feed the world.

With your help, we can rebuild marine biodiversity and abundance, providing a billion people with

This World Oceans Day, join Oceana in our mission to save the oceans and feed the world.

With your help, we can rebuild marine biodiversity and abundance, providing a billion people with healthy seafood daily.

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