United Nations
Why the UN Convention Against Cybercrime Requires a Second Look
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Effective international cooperation is essential to combat global cybercrime and uphold shared values, but the latest UN Convention against Cybercrime falls short and requires more attention before ratification by member states.
UN’s International Day of Tolerance is a good reminder that workforce diversity should be 365-day goal
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Cybersecurity is in critical need for for a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The UN International Day for Tolerance is a great opportunity to observe that.
How Technology Can Accelerate Sustainable Access to Safe Water
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Access to clean and safe water is a human right, one we believe in and continue to support this World Water Day.
5 Ways Cisco Celebrates Youth World Skills Day All Year
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Today, July 15, Cisco will join the United Nations in observing the first annual World Youth Skills Day — a global conversation about youth unemployment and the importance of giving young men and women around the world the skills to thrive in any workplace. Through social media and the power of the Internet, we can […]
How Empowering Women in IT Can Spur Economic Development
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This blog was originally published on the Huffington Post It’s a startling pair of statistics: When women are able to earn an income, they typically reinvest 90 percent of it back into their families and communities. And, for every year a girl stays in school, her future earnings will increase exponentially. These numbers, from the […]
Business Innovation Meets Social Transformation at the United Nations
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Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of the sponsors of the Social Innovation Summit (SIS) at the United Nations in New York City this week. The summit connects global leaders in the corporate, investment, government, and nonprofit sectors and helps them collaborate to multiply the positive impact they can make in the world. The […]