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What if better data quality could help frontline health workers act before data problems become problems for patients? We're following up on what's happened since #UNOpenSourceWeek2026, and today we’re highlighting the Data Observation Toolkit (DOT) - an open-source, certified Digital Public Good developed by DataKind to help organizations identify and address problems with data quality and integrity. In Uganda, DOT was integrated into the Ministry of Health’s electronic Community Health Information System across two districts serving more than 684,000 people. It automatically checked 5.3 million data rows, surfacing issues including nearly 8,000 pregnancies with fewer than four antenatal care visits that could be flagged for follow-up. In Lesotho, DOT helped Riders for Health automate quality checks across specimen-transport data serving 2.2 million people. And with GaVi and partners, DOT has also been prototyped on global immunization datasets to identify anomalies and support more reliable vaccine data. These applications point to something broader: data-quality challenges are not unique to one health system, platform or country. DOT contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, while its platform-agnostic approach offers potential for broader public-interest applications where trustworthy data is essential for decision-making and service delivery. Read about DOT in action: https://bit.ly/4ymhJFV  Learn more about the research behind DOT: https://bit.ly/3Tp8429 Explore DOT through the DPGA registry: https://bit.ly/4sGpiDP Digital Public Goods Alliance, Medic, Riders for Health, GaVi, TechChange #OpenSource #DigitalPublicGoods #GlobalGoals #SDG3

A moment to recognize the people behind #UNGA81. Today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, alongside Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare at United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS), thanked UN colleagues for their work during High-Level Week. So much work behind the scenes is what makes #UNGA81 possible. From the OICT New York Operations provisioning connectivity across UN Headquarters and the Media Zone, to Broadcast and Conferencing Support colleagues operating audiovisual equipment, teleprompters, interpretation and broadcast systems, colleagues worked around the clock to enable the World Cup of diplomacy and connect UN with audiences around the world. Thank you to all our OICT colleagues who worked diligently to make #UNGA81 possible.

110 participants. 22 teams. 4 days of Reboot the Earth in Doha. 🌍 From 23–26 September, participants came together in Qatar to tackle this year’s theme of Agriculture and AI, developing solutions for crop and site suitability, as well as cold-chain monitoring and food-loss reduction. Organized by United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology and FAO and in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and the Hamad Bin Jassim Center for Computer Science Education, the hackathon was supported by experts and mentors on open source, artificial intelligence, sustainability and building apps with AI. Two teams were named co-champions. Congratulations to all 22 teams, and thank you to everyone who made these four days possible. Check out all 22 solutions here: https://lnkd.in/eTJG52Wy #RebootTheEarth

🔐 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As technology continues to transform how we communicate, collaborate and deliver our work, cyber threats are evolving too. They're becoming more targeted and difficult to recognize. “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Every action we take contributes to a safer and more resilient organization,” says UN ASG and Chief Information Technology Officer Bernardo Mariano Junior. This month, the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology is encouraging everyone to remember three simple actions: Pause. Verify. Protect. “Our strongest defense isn’t just technology. It’s the decisions each one of us makes every day." Throughout October, UN colleagues will have opportunities to strengthen their cyber awareness and practical skills, from recognizing social engineering and advanced phishing tactics to understanding how AI is changing the threat landscape. Watch the CITO's full video at: https://lnkd.in/eesXXVsb #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

🖥️ The #goTravel International User Community meets to advance innovation & strengthen the use of passenger data #API & #PNR to #CounterTerrorism and serious crime. 📍 On 23-24 Sept, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) #CTTravel Programme and the #Moldova Passenger Information Unit (PIU) held the fourth in‑person meeting of the #goTravel International User Community (IUC) in Chișinău. ⏩ With #PIU Moldova serving as Chair of the #IUC, the meeting brought together users & technical experts to advance the #UN software using of passenger data #API & #PNR to #CounterTerrorism and serious crime. 🤝Participants shared national experiences, explored new use cases, and reviewed software enhancements that will help strengthen the use of passenger data to counter terrorism and serious crime. ➡️ By fostering international cooperation, the meeting contributes to the continuous improvement of the UN #goTravel software. 🙏 This initiative is supported by the European Union and implemented in partnership with IOM Moldova 🔎 Learn more: bit.ly/OCT-EVENT ℹ️ The CT Travel Programme is led by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and implemented through a ‘One-UN’ partnership together with United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), UNODC, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, INTERPOL and IOM - UN Migration. 🙏 Support provided to Member States through the #CTTravel Programme has been possible thanks to strategic investments & in-kind support from #Australia, the #EuropeanUnion, #Germany, #Hungary, #Japan, the Kingdom of the #Netherlands, the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia, the Republic of #India, the Republic of Korea #ROK, the State of #Qatar, #Switzerland, and the #UnitedStatesOfAmerica. #UNiteToCounterTerrorism

As #UNGA81 High-level Week comes to a close, we want to spotlight the team behind the scenes that ensures when world leaders gather at UN Headquarters, their messages can be heard, seen and shared around the world. From preparing conference rooms, testing teleprompters, microphones, cameras and interpretation systems to supporting broadcasts and the technology behind meetings, the OICT Broadcast and Conference Support Section works before delegates ever take their seats. Thank you to our BCSS colleagues for helping power #UNGA81.

📢 We are #hiring many positions at UN Office of Information and Communications Technology! 🌍 🕊 Check all positions that are closing soon and apply before the closing date 👇 ✅GIS Developer Level: CON https://lnkd.in/gb3pJ3T2 ✅Information Systems Officer, P3 Level: P-3 https://lnkd.in/g6a8WjWv ✅Full-stack .NET/React developer Level: CON https://lnkd.in/gd8yi4Rw ✅Information Systems Officer, P3 Level: P-3 https://lnkd.in/e7am4DEx ✅Mobile developer Level: CON https://lnkd.in/e2cCJRTM ✅Intern (Business Relationship Management) Level: I-1 https://lnkd.in/gUqttDFr To check all positions, visit https://lnkd.in/efQ7qbyA #UNjobs #UNcareers #careers #jobsearch #jobopportunity #WomeninTech #TechCareers

"A more inclusive digital future requires more than access to technology," said Programs Lead for PyLadies Ghana & Contributor at Python Ghana The impact of #UNOpenSourceWeek continues beyond New York. Across Ghana and the wider African open source ecosystem, community leaders are helping create more inclusive pathways into technology through Python, Django and open source. Through PyLadies Ghana and Python Ghana, developers are creating opportunities for people to learn and contribute, whether through mentorship, workshops, tutorials, conferences or hands-on participation in open-source projects. This work is a reminder that open source is about accessible communities: making knowledge easier to share, strengthening digital skills and giving more people the opportunity to help shape the technologies they use. From PyCon Ghana and PyCon Africa to Django Girls, communities are helping developers at different stages of their journeys build skills, find mentors and become contributors themselves. As we continue to share updates from UN Open Source Week 2026, the message remains clear: building an inclusive digital future requires not only access to technology, but the skills, communities and opportunities needed to participate meaningfully in its development. Thanks to Python Software Foundation, Django Software Foundation, Python Ghana and PyLadies Ghana. #WomenInTech #OpenSource https://lnkd.in/eVXEmHCj

Women are powering technology innovation across the UN. From innovators to data scientists, engineers to digital leaders, the OICT #WomenInTech campaign celebrates more than 300 women in technology across the United Nations, spanning 60+ UN entities and 47 duty stations worldwide. During #UNGA81, listen and read their powerful personal stories of shaping the future of technology, driving innovation and inspiring the next generation at the UN. https://lnkd.in/eS8YMCqC