
The exhibit, "Us and Them: From Racism to Prejudice" was on display at UN HQ New York to mark the 2020 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Credit: Catharine Smith
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Declared a human right by the United Nations in 2010, clean water and sanitation are essential for life, health, and dignity. Yet over 2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and nearly half the world lives without safely managed sanitation services. Climate change, pollution, and scarcity are pushing this lifeline to the brink. UN-Water is calling for urgent global action. Improving access to water, sanitation, and hygiene could save 1.4 million lives every year. Water is life. Without it, there is no future.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly support the UN by promoting inclusivity, reducing inequalities and addressing many Sustainable Development Goals in areas like healthcare, education, and humanitarian response. However, the benefits of AI are currently unevenly distributed, primarily benefiting powerful companies and countries. Without proper regulations, AI risks worsening inequalities and impacting vulnerable populations. While it offers solutions to major global challenges, its rapid development also poses risks related to information accuracy and human rights.