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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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#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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#DigitalUnite

In this #DigitalUnite video, Suzanne Shanahan, Chief, Enterprise Application Centre, Office of Information and Communications Technology, and UN Disability Inclusion Strategy Focal Point, breaks down why the Organization designs accessible tech to empower everyone, regardless of abilities.

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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

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Mapping for a Sustainable World

NEW YORK, 25 January (Office of Information and Communications Technology) — On 24 January 2021, to celebrate the International Day of Education and to contribute to free and accessible educatio n towards achieving the…
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UN Technology to Cope with COVID and Beyond

NEW YORK, 11 June (Office of Information and Communications Technology) — The United Nations is relying heavily on information and communications technology (ICT) to respond to the COVID-19 crisis while continuing its…
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Reboot the Ocean Challenge Winners Announced

NEW YORK, 05 June (Office of Information and Communications Technology) — The United Nations announced the winners of Unite IdeasReboot the Ocean challenge. The challenge was launched as a collaboration betweenthe UN Global…
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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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OICT Campaigns

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UN Careers | UN Internships

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.