women leading digital transformation

 

The #WomenInTech social media campaign highlights the vital role played by women working in technology fields across the United Nations Secretariat. Check out their profiles now!

About OICT

The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) enables a better, safer, more sustainable future through innovative technology. It is committed to ensuring colleagues worldwide have every tool necessary to succeed in their respective mandates.

All Secretariat entities report to Mr. Bernardo Mariano Jr., Assistant Secretary-General and Chief Information Technology Officer. The Office is headquartered in New York City.

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#DigitalUnite

In this #DigitalUnite video discover how the Unite Academy Copilot Training Series is helping UN personnel build the skills to use AI confidently, responsibly and effectively. Participants and trainers share how Microsoft Copilot is enhancing productivity and supporting digital transformation at the UN.

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#WomenInTech Voices

In this #WomenInTech Voices video, Christina George, Former Senior Political Affairs Officer in the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, shares how her background in electrical engineering and nuclear non-proliferation helped support international peace and security.

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Meet OICT

OICT is the digital backbone of the United Nations, driving tech solutions for global good. By connecting people, platforms and data across the globe, OICT enables critical operations—from the field to UN Headquarters—and helps turn ideas into impact.

News Updates

UN Open Source Week returns to UNHQ
UN Open Source Week returns to UNHQ
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Livestream UN Open Source Week 22-26 June

UN Open Source Week 2026 takes place from 22–26 June at United Nations Headquarters in New York. People around the world can follow the event through a livestream, providing access to discussions on some of today's most…
Participants build skills through hands-on training with industry-standard tools.
Participants build skills through hands-on training with industry-standard tools.
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UNCAP Boosts Mission Readiness with First UN PKO Digital Forensics Course

The United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP) commenced its first iteration of the UN Peacekeeping Operations Digital Forensics Course at the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) from 13 to 22 April 2026…
Participants of the UNCAP Spectrum Management Course Development Workshop (Part II) at RSCE, Entebbe.
Participants of the UNCAP Spectrum Management Course Development Workshop (Part II) at RSCE, Entebbe.
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UNCAP Spectrum Management Workshop Delivers Deployment-Ready Training Package

The United Nations C4ISR Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP) has successfully concluded a two-week Spectrum Management Course Development Workshop (Part II) at the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE), from 23 February to…
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Reboot the Earth

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Reboot the Earth is a social coding series that brings a diverse group together to improve or build technology solutions addressing the current climate crisis. Last year, Reboot the Earth 2025  continued to empower young innovators to use artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to address the climate crisis in agriculture.

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The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is leading the digital transformation of the Organization to enable a better, safer, more sustainable future through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. OICT is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for OICT positions. OICT supports the principles of work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.