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Thomas Davin

@thomas_unicef

Thomas Davin. Director, @UNICEFinnovate.
Finding, cultivating & scaling groundbreaking innovations to accelerate results #InnovationImpact

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"Let us continue to work to foster ongoing research, dialogue & foresight to understand & mitigate the impacts of AI on child development. The task is urgent, but the rewards for children & society are immeasurable."-Thomas Davin, Director of UNICEF Innovation, on AI/Child Rights

"Let us continue to work to foster ongoing research, dialogue &amp; foresight to understand &amp; mitigate the impacts of AI on child development. The task is urgent, but the rewards for children &amp; society are immeasurable."-<a href="/Thomas_unicef/">Thomas Davin</a>, Director of <a href="/UNICEFinnovate/">UNICEF Innovation</a>, on AI/Child Rights
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At World Internet Conference, Thomas Davin, Director of UNICEF Innovation, spoke with CRI Breaking News about #OnlineSafety & digital education for children. Davin emphasized the role of AI in protecting minors online & its potential to enhance education equity & quality. 📺 bit.ly/3V8SOUy

At <a href="/wicinternet/">World Internet Conference</a>, <a href="/Thomas_unicef/">Thomas Davin</a>, Director of <a href="/UNICEFinnovate/">UNICEF Innovation</a>, spoke with <a href="/CRIbrk/">CRI Breaking News</a> about #OnlineSafety &amp; digital education for children.

Davin emphasized the role of AI in protecting minors online &amp; its potential to enhance education equity &amp; quality.

📺 bit.ly/3V8SOUy
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"This is long overdue for the children and families of Gaza who have endured more than a year of bombardment and deprivation, and for the hostages in Gaza and their families in Israel who have suffered so much." Catherine Russell on announcement of ceasefire: unicef.org/press-releases…

"This is long overdue for the children and families of Gaza who have endured more than a year of bombardment and deprivation, and for the hostages in Gaza and their families in Israel who have suffered so much."

<a href="/unicefchief/">Catherine Russell</a> on announcement of ceasefire: unicef.org/press-releases…
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Celebrating ✨ International Women's Day ✨with an amazing funding opportunity for fem tech #StartUps in emerging economies. #IWD #DigiTech #EmergingTech #OpenSource #FemTech #GirlsHealth #WomensHealth #FrontierTech #TechStartups

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"Innovative solutions are key to tackling global development challenges. Proud to host UNICEF Innovation Hubs in Helsinki, where groundbreaking initiatives like Child-Lens Investing and EdTech for Good are driving real impact," says USS Pasi Hellman. Thomas Davin Carla Haddad Mardini كارلا

"Innovative solutions are key to tackling global development challenges. Proud to host <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> Innovation Hubs in Helsinki, where groundbreaking initiatives like Child-Lens Investing and EdTech for Good are driving real impact," says USS Pasi Hellman. <a href="/Thomas_unicef/">Thomas Davin</a> <a href="/CarlaUNICEF/">Carla Haddad Mardini كارلا</a>
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🇸🇪 Sweden has been a steadfast partner to UNICEF Uganda, providing flexible support for children’s health & well-being. With $2M in new funding, 🇸🇪 is strengthening Uganda’s #EbolaResponse—boosting risk communication, WASH, mental health & infection prevention. Thank you.

🇸🇪 Sweden has been a steadfast partner to <a href="/UNICEFUganda/">UNICEF Uganda</a>, providing flexible support for children’s health &amp; well-being.

With $2M in new funding, 🇸🇪 is strengthening Uganda’s #EbolaResponse—boosting risk communication, WASH, mental health &amp; infection prevention.

Thank you.
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The demand for climate finance is vast, yet current funding flows fall drastically short for many underinvested entrepreneurs who are driving innovative change. That’s why we’re excited to showcase tonight at our annual Innovation Insights Dialogue networking event, 4 climate

The demand for climate finance is vast, yet current funding flows fall drastically short for many underinvested entrepreneurs who are driving innovative change. 

That’s why we’re excited to showcase tonight at our annual Innovation Insights Dialogue networking event, 4 climate
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At times like these - marked with urgent needs for children globally - collaboration with melty Future Awards Sweden from our Stockholm-based UNICEF Office of Innovation is unlocking new possibilities for equitable social impact.

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Grateful for the opportunity to put a spotlight on #femtech & share reflections on how the sector holds much promise for improving healthcare, financial inclusion & economic empowerment for women & girls in emerging economies. Full article 👉 unicef.link/FemTech Fast Company

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Thanks Arm & UNICEF Innovation—real impact happening in Laos! Air-quality sensors will help protect young lungs, & #UPSHIFT is helping youth gain green + digital skills to create lasting solutions. Proud to work together! Thomas Davin 🔗 newsroom.arm.com/blog/arm-unice…

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A world where the internet is open, secure and beneficial for all children and young people is a reality that must be shaped and preserved for this and coming generations. One key moment to rally efforts around this vision is the IGF - Internet Governance Forum #IGF2025, hosted by the government

A world where the internet is open, secure and beneficial for all children and young people is a reality that must be shaped and preserved for this and coming generations.

One key moment to rally efforts around this vision is the <a href="/intgovforum/">IGF - Internet Governance Forum</a> #IGF2025, hosted by the government
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✨ One of those “I’m so dang glad I live in Los Angeles” moments ✨ Recently I attended a #Startup Café Talk at The KINN Venice, featuring Sean Watson and Thomas Davin , spotlighting the UNICEF Global Office of Innovation. After seven years in blockchain and crypto—where

✨ One of those “I’m so dang glad I live in Los Angeles” moments ✨

Recently I attended a #Startup Café Talk at The KINN Venice, featuring Sean Watson and <a href="/Thomas_unicef/">Thomas Davin</a> , spotlighting the <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> Global Office of Innovation.
After seven years in blockchain and crypto—where
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🎉 Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitget joins UNICEF #GameChangersCoalition to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among adolescent girls. Every year, adolescent girls and young women in low and middle-income countries miss out on USD 15 billion in economic

🎉 Leading cryptocurrency exchange <a href="/bitgetglobal/">Bitget</a>  joins <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> #GameChangersCoalition to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among adolescent girls.

Every year, adolescent girls and young women in low and middle-income countries miss out on USD 15 billion in economic
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At UNICEF Innovation in #Stockholm, we explored ways to boost our innovation efforts. Now more than ever, innovation must be at the heart of our work #ForEveryChild in #DRC — from innovative financing and tech for service delivery to localisation. Thank you Thomas Davin

At <a href="/UNICEFinnovate/">UNICEF Innovation</a> in #Stockholm, we explored ways to boost our innovation efforts. Now more than ever, innovation must be at the heart of our work #ForEveryChild in #DRC — from innovative financing and tech for service delivery to localisation. Thank you <a href="/Thomas_unicef/">Thomas Davin</a>
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Many thanks to John Agbor and colleagues from UNICEF en RDC, UNICEF Sverige, Sida and Svenska Röda Korset, for an inspiring and candid conversation earlier this week in the context of innovation at the heart of a humanitarian reset.

Many thanks to <a href="/johnunicef/">John Agbor</a> and colleagues from <a href="/UNICEFDRC/">UNICEF en RDC</a>, <a href="/unicefsverige/">UNICEF Sverige</a>, <a href="/Sida/">Sida</a> and <a href="/RodaKorset/">Svenska Röda Korset</a>, for an inspiring and candid conversation earlier this week in the context of innovation at the heart of a humanitarian reset.
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To bridge the global digital divide, international collaboration through Digital Public Goods (DPGs) is crucial. These open-source tools, data, and standards enable equitable access and strengthen cooperation for children. 🧒🏽 Yesterday Thomas Davin, Director of

To bridge the global digital divide, international collaboration through Digital Public Goods (DPGs) is crucial. These open-source tools, data, and standards enable equitable access and strengthen cooperation for children. 🧒🏽 

Yesterday <a href="/Thomas_unicef/">Thomas Davin</a>, Director of
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Grateful for the opportunity to share how Nordic #innovation is powering global social impact through our vibrant partnerships that reach millions—ensuring no child is left behind. Read the full Financial Times article 👉🏼 unicef.link/FT

Grateful for the opportunity to share how Nordic #innovation is powering global social impact through our vibrant partnerships that reach millions—ensuring no child is left behind. 

Read the full <a href="/FT/">Financial Times</a> article 👉🏼 unicef.link/FT
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In today's world, it's more important than ever for young people to get real-world skills that will ease their transition from learning to earning. This #YouthSkillsDay, we are proud to announce the launch of FunDoo, UNICEF's digital skills coach for young people, in Italy

In today's world, it's more important than ever for young people to get real-world skills that will ease their transition from learning to earning. 

This #YouthSkillsDay, we are proud to announce the launch of FunDoo, UNICEF's digital skills coach for young people, in Italy
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For over a decade, we have pioneered, demonstrated, learned and pivoted on how we venture to ensure technology and innovation can be: 🔵 Inclusive 🔵 Equitable 🔵 Open 🔵 Profitable We are a strong advocate of open-source frontier tech solutions from emerging economies

For over a decade, we have pioneered, demonstrated, learned and pivoted on how we venture to ensure technology and innovation can be: 
 
🔵 Inclusive 
🔵 Equitable 
🔵 Open 
🔵 Profitable

We are a strong advocate of open-source frontier tech solutions from emerging economies
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Congratulations to the selected teams of the first global UNICEF Game Jam! Your creativity and determination show how play - when designed with purpose - can help young people learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you to the partners & jurors who made this first game jam possible!💡