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This special edition of our newsletter focuses on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—a central theme in today’s global conversations. From launching a global network on AI ethics and policy to being named a 2025 WSIS Champion, keep reading to learn more about our recent work and upcoming initiatives towards ethical AI.
Join us at WSIS+20 High Level Event 2025
As part of our commitment to inclusive and responsible AI, Globethics will participate in the AI for Good Global Summit and WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, taking place from 7 to 11 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. |
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A key highlight is Globethics high-level policy dialogue, International AI Frameworks for Safeguarding Human Rights and Dignity, on 10 July from 17:00 to 17:45 CEST.
The session brings together experts from diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector to discuss how global AI governance can turn principles like fairness, transparency, and accountability into meaningful impact. Speakers include: Amb. Prof. Muhammadou M.O. Kah (Permanent Mission of The Gambia to the UN), Rachel Adams (CEO, Global Center on AI Governance), Primo Amrein (Microsoft Philanthropies), and Nathchaya Pongakkarawat (Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand), moderated by Paola Gálvez Callirgos, AI Ethics Fellow at Globethics. |
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We are also proud that Globethics has been selected as a WSIS Champion 2025, in recognition of our initiative “Amplifying the Voice of the Global South for Ethical Knowledge and Education in the Information Society.” We look forward to celebrating the achievements of all those helping to bridge the digital divide, promote inclusion, and use technology to improve lives during the WSIS Prizes Champions Ceremony. |
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This side event brings together experts from academia, industry, and international bodies to explore the role of autonomous driving in smart cities, the challenges of industrialisation, and the importance of regulatory frameworks to ensure safe, inclusive, and sustainable transport innovation.
Come by in person if you're at WSIS (Room L) or join the sesion online! |
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You’ll also find us at our WSIS exhibition booth, where we’ll be sharing our work and connecting with partners. We look forward to seeing many of you in Geneva as we continue advancing AI rooted in ethics, human dignity, and global collaboration.
Learn more and explore our AI-related resources. |
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On the blog – Equip yourself for ethical AI
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Blog by Paola Galvez Callirgos, Globethics Non-resident fellow for AI Ethics |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers remarkable potential, but it also raises important ethical challenges. In the context of rapid evolutions, nonprofit organisations are beginning to explore how these AI tools can support their missions, from improving grant applications to enhancing decision-making.
In a recent webinar titled Building Trustworthy AI Policies for Your Nonprofit co-organised by PoliSync, Caux Foundation, and Globethics, I shared insights on how nonprofits can engage with AI in a way that is ethical, effective, and aligned with global principles. This blog builds on that presentation, offering an overview of AI use cases in the nonprofit sector, the ethical questions that arise, foundational ethical principles, and a practical roadmap to help your organisation develop a sound AI governance framework. |
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Global dialogue & multistakeholder engagement |
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On 26 June 2025, at the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, the Global CSO and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy was officially launched. Globethics is proud to support this new initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of civil society and academia in shaping global AI governance. The Network will serve as a collaborative platform for policy co-creation, capacity building, and elevating underrepresented perspectives in AI ethics.
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Globethics also co-organised a major side event of the Forum, helping draft its outcome statement: Seeding Ethical AI Stewardship for Shared Global Futures, which offers practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders on ethical AI development, governance, and education.
Throughout the Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Bangkok, Executive Director Fadi Daou and AI Ethics Fellow Paola Gálvez Callirgos actively contributed to global conversations on inclusive, sustainable, and rights-based AI futures.
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More exciting news
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Promoting ethical leadership for peace. Globethics co-organised a closed-door dialogue of 30 senior religious leaders and policymakers on coexistence and leadership at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)'s Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue. Globethics President Dietrich Werner also addressed the General Debate, while Executive Director Fadi Daou moderated a panel on ethical leadership.
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Africa’s faith communities unite for peace and sustainable development. Globethics Eastern Africa Regional Manager Herbert Makinda presented the Ethical Leadership for Inclusive Futures (ELIF) initiative to religious leaders, policymakers, civil society, and academics from across Africa and beyond at a landmark interfaith conference at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.
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The Global Ethics Forum 2025 is coming up soon, from 8-10 October 2025. This year's event will convene at a pivotal time, guided by the theme: Reinventing Responsible Governance: Navigating Dilemmas, Power, and Purpose.
GEF2025 builds upon the insights of its 2024 edition and aims to translate principles into practice through bold, interdisciplinary, multisectoral, and multistakeholder dialogue, networking, and collaboration.
GEF2025 programme and tracks
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Under the main title of Reinventing Responsible Governance, Global Ethics Forum 2025 will explore three thematic tracks:
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Track 1 - Redefining Success in Business Leadership Through Integrity, Resilience, and Long-Term Vision
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Track 2 - Harnessing the Power of AI: Safe and Ethical Integration
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Track 3 - People & Peace: Inclusive Governance for a Fragmented World
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Become a GEF2025 partner
GEF is a collaborative platform for multisectoral and multistakeholder policy dialogue. Therefore, Globethics invites institutions and organisations working on the same agenda, to join this initiative as: |
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Strategic partner, by sharing the ownership, contributing to the organisation, and financing of the forum. |
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Knowledge partner, by joining the organisation and communication of a relevant part of the forum. |
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Sponsor, by financially contributing to the event. |
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We are pleased to announce the release of
the first 2025 volume of the Journal for Ethics in Higher Education (JEHE) is out! A Practice-based Approach in Education: Contemporary Rethinking of Leadership explores how ethical leadership is being redefined through lived experience and practical application.
This issue features diverse contributions—including several focusing on AI and emerging tech—highlighting the human dimension of leadership in education, business, and society. Stay tuned for Volume II, which will expand the discussion with creative and non-thematic articles.
Read the full issue |
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Soixante ans après les indépendances, l’Afrique, en quête de solutions novatrices face à la crise éducative, prépare son bilan à l’horizon 2030. Malgré des avancées en matière d’accès, l’école peine à répondre aux aspirations du continent. S’appuyant sur la recherche et son expérience de terrain, l’auteur dresse un diagnostic lucide et propose des axes de refondation : arrimer éducation et développement, recentrer l’école sur les 5-15 ans, améliorer les conditions d’apprentissage et revaloriser enseignants et langues africaines. Il plaide aussi pour une gouvernance repensée, une meilleure articulation entre public et privé, et un renforcement du rôle de la coopération et de la recherche. |
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Join the conversation - more upcoming events |
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1-4 September, Foz do Iguazú, Brazil |
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2-4 September, Kenya
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Find us at these events organised by our network |
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