United Nations Human Settlements Programme

UN-Habitat, UNCDF, and ellaimpacta Alliance Announce Women-led Cities, a Global Initiative to Accelerate Gender Equality and Increase Opportunities for Women Across Cities

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Friday, March 10, 2023

NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Capital Investment Fund (UNCDF), in partnership with ellaimpacta Alliance, a consortium of women-led companies and philanthropies, announced the launch of Women-led Cities (WLC). The joint initiative aims to create cities that foster inclusivity, enabling women to live, work, and prosper with dignity and equality. WLC is affiliated with UN-Habitat's global flagship initiative SDG Cities, and UNCDF's IncluCity project.

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  • The joint initiative aims to create cities that foster inclusivity, enabling women to live, work, and prosper with dignity and equality.
  • While more than 50% of the world's population are women, only 5% of the world's cities are led by women.
  • WLC seeks to create a network of women business and political leaders to promote and develop partnerships that will empower women and serve cities.
  • Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, stated, "Women can't wait 265 years to bridge the gender equality gap.

The city of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Global Initiative

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative. It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city. Indeed, Madinah's efforts are focused on putting the well-being of the citizens at the center and to advance in the direction of the Sustainable Development Goals. Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city.
  • Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • The SDG Cities Global Initiative is intended to catalyze local governments' sustainability efforts and build their capacity to localize the SDG.

The city of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Global Initiative

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative. It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city. Indeed, Madinah's efforts are focused on putting the well-being of the citizens at the center and to advance in the direction of the Sustainable Development Goals. Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • MADINAH, Saudi Arabia and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holy City of Madinah has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to join its SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • It is a clear recognition of the firm commitment of the Saudi city to be an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable city.
  • Madinah Region Development Authority has decided to begin the onboarding process for obtaining the required certification of SDG Cities Global Initiative.
  • The SDG Cities Global Initiative is intended to catalyze local governments' sustainability efforts and build their capacity to localize the SDG.

AI and Cities: UN-Habitat and Mila launch a collaborative White Paper on the use and potential challenges of AI to support the development of people-centered sustainable cities and settlements

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

), and covers important themes including the trad-offs and risks of AI, the specific approaches and applications of urban AI in urban governance.

Key Points: 
  • ), and covers important themes including the trad-offs and risks of AI, the specific approaches and applications of urban AI in urban governance.
  • The paper will be unveiled during a panel discussion at the 2022 Urban Economy Forum (UEF) in Toronto.
  • "AI, like any other technology, can be a force that widens or reduces social gaps depending on how it is applied.
  • "This White Paper could be a very useful tool for local authorities who, like UN-Habitat and Mila, are committed to the responsible development of AI."

AI and Cities: UN-Habitat and Mila launch a collaborative White Paper on the use and potential challenges of AI to support the development of people-centered sustainable cities and settlements

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

), and covers important themes including the trad-offs and risks of AI, the specific approaches and applications of urban AI in urban governance.

Key Points: 
  • ), and covers important themes including the trad-offs and risks of AI, the specific approaches and applications of urban AI in urban governance.
  • The paper will be unveiled during a panel discussion at the 2022 Urban Economy Forum (UEF) in Toronto.
  • "AI, like any other technology, can be a force that widens or reduces social gaps depending on how it is applied.
  • "This White Paper could be a very useful tool for local authorities who, like UN-Habitat and Mila, are committed to the responsible development of AI."

Habitat for Humanity GTA Honours The Daniels Corporation with Inaugural ‘Developer for Humanity Lifetime Achievement Award’

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Toronto, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity GTA (Habitat GTA) is proud to announce The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) as the recipient of its first-ever Developer for Humanity Lifetime Achievement Award.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity GTA (Habitat GTA) is proud to announce The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) as the recipient of its first-ever Developer for Humanity Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Representatives from Habitat GTA presented Daniels with the Award last night at the 2022 Building Industry and Land Development Association Chairs Dinner.
  • The Developer for Humanity Award Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Daniels for their exceptional track record in both areas.
  • Providing Habitat GTA with numerous completed townhomes and condominium units at well below market cost, which in turn, become Habitat homes.

Hundreds of Young Leaders from 70+ Countries Gather in NYC to Reshape the World

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Friday, July 29, 2022

NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Youth Day, a new generation of young leaders will gather in New York City with a single mission: reshape the world.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Youth Day, a new generation of young leaders will gather in New York City with a single mission: reshape the world.
  • "We must place young people at the center of creating positive change in the world," says Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs, the global not-for-profit organizer.
  • "We know young people have the ideas and skills to make a difference, and we are excited to provide this global platform that will help them shape the world they want to live in."
  • The event launches on International Youth Dayboth as a way to celebrate and also to focus on the greatest asset the world has, our youngest generations.

Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy announces the world's biggest urban festival due to begin in Poland shortly

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Apart from debates, sessions and presentations, WUF11 will also feature numerous attractions, such as the Urban Expo, concerts, meetings with young people or urban cinema.

Key Points: 
  • Apart from debates, sessions and presentations, WUF11 will also feature numerous attractions, such as the Urban Expo, concerts, meetings with young people or urban cinema.
  • These events are organized by UN-Habitat, Poland, as well as external partners selected in an open call.
  • "We received a record number of offers, almost a thousand, from interested parties willing to organize WUF events.
  • No earlier WUF has noted such keen interest", says Deputy Minister for Development Funds and Regional Policy Magorzata Jarosiska-Jedynak.

Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy announces the world's biggest urban festival due to begin in Poland shortly

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 24, 2022

Apart from debates, sessions and presentations, WUF11 will also feature numerous attractions, such as the Urban Expo, concerts, meetings with young people or urban cinema.

Key Points: 
  • Apart from debates, sessions and presentations, WUF11 will also feature numerous attractions, such as the Urban Expo, concerts, meetings with young people or urban cinema.
  • These events are organized by UN-Habitat, Poland, as well as external partners selected in an open call.
  • "We received a record number of offers, almost a thousand, from interested parties willing to organize WUF events.
  • No earlier WUF has noted such keen interest", says Deputy Minister for Development Funds and Regional Policy Magorzata Jarosiska-Jedynak.

Goodbye Ethereum: Cryptopunk #3042 Freed from Lonely Captivity

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Unique Network is ready to demonstrate to those fleeing Ethereum that an interoperable, sustainable, and lower cost solution for NFTs exists.

Key Points: 
  • Unique Network is ready to demonstrate to those fleeing Ethereum that an interoperable, sustainable, and lower cost solution for NFTs exists.
  • Three years ago when we started Unique Network, it was with a vision to bring the tools needed for the worldwide mass adoption of NFTs.
  • We are taking the globally recognized Cryptopunks and democratizing access to them, said Unique Network CEO, Alexander Mitrovich.
  • The minimum price for a Cryptopunk today is $150,000, providing a perfect example of a digital asset that is ideal to fractionalize.