Young tech #entrepreneurs at the cusp of making business-, life- decisions should be given an opportunity to invest their future in developing public good and contribute to global commons. #DPGs are one of the best vessels for this I've seen so far. Good work from UNICEF Kazakhstan.

Due to a glitch, my phone re-downloaded *all* episodes of "What if..." & "Hope & Dread" by artand_media charlotte burns. It was awesome 3 wks. Reflection: art world parallels the world – it reeks of financialization, needs #degrowth, jury if it's gonna make it is still out there.

The Forbes 30 Under 30 have collectively raised $5.3B in funding. The Forbes 30 Under 30 have also been arrested for frauds and scams worth over $18.5B. Incredible track record.

"As Asian woman I feel pride witnessing Asian woman artist elevated to the symbolic pinnacle of the world of consumption. I also feel shameful to see a ginormous inflatable of same artist crawling on top of a Paris flagship store". Reflections by H. Wang. hyperallergic.com/812472/the-obj…

Saudi Arabia societal changes "are commendable, but they don't absolve government’s or MBS’s heinous crimes any more than H. Weinstein’s commitment to indie films is a defense to his rape of women." This by Sarah Leah Whitson, that The Andy Warhol Museum isn't getting. hyperallergic.com/808064/how-to-…

"Art is essential to create a complete individual". Haven't heard this much enthusiasm for art as a carrier to build smarter humans since I read out loud my own dissertation. Another charlotte burns gem. Someone hire E. Rales Glenstone Museum as United Nations #STEM adviser->to make it STEAM.

The Digital Public Good Standard is foundational to equitable digital future. Now you can be its custodian. A meaningful (& exciting) #jobopportunity w/ DURGA PRASAD & UNICEF Innovation. If you believe in #opensource, want to impact #DigitalTransformation – apply. jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/5…

*Why* did we consult young people in shaping our contribution to the #GlobalDigitalCompact? TheEntreflaneur explains our commitment to intergenerational solidarity, and why it's especially crucial in shaping our digital future: unicef.org/innovation/ins…

“I used to be an intellectual snob. And it's my #VR experiences that have compelled me to look in places that I'd have never thought of looking into before.” Deep dive from Kent Bye (Voices of VR) Andreea Ion Cojocaru on how VR can catalyze a philosophical paradigm shift. voicesofvr.com/1200-defining-…

An oral history of "The Kids Were Alright": If you're interested in any of the following: art – New York – skateboarding, this great testimony from Ryan McGinley via Artnet is not one to miss. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-…

Consideration SwedenUN 🇸🇪 Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations Follow @ODET_UN for the latest updates give to digital commons, #digitalpublicgoods in #GlobalDigitalCompact process is forward-looking. The message UNICEF Innovation carried in GDC consultation: youth are digital future's architects+users+maintainers & need support today.

11 health workers have lost their lives in the course of their duties in the Gaza Strip since the escalation of violence last Saturday, says @‌WHO. Nurses are #NotATarget Doctors are #NotATarget Hospitals are #NotATarget

Seeking safety from war and conflict is a human right. No one should be pushed back into danger. via @refugees

Schools are #NotATarget. Hospitals are #NotATarget. Children are #NotATarget. Civilians are #NotATarget. Humanitarians are #NotATarget.

I call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East to ease the epic human suffering. Too many lives - and the fate of the entire region - hang in the balance.

I repeat my call for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the delivery of life-saving supplies at the scale needed. Everyone must assume their responsibilities. This is a moment of truth. History will judge us all.

3,195 children killed in #Gaza in just three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across the world's conflict zones since 2019. We are calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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