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Microsoft at the United Nations

Microsoft has a longstanding partnership with United Nations (UN) system organizations, working across New York, Geneva, and the world. Explore our engagements with the UN.

Our work with the UN and international organizations

Microsoft supports the UN's mission by bringing AI and digital technology solutions to address global challenges, advancing multistakeholder action on technology, environmental, humanitarian, development, and security issues, and helping to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Microsoft Pledge for UN80

The pledge reflects our commitment to strengthen the UN system for its next era, supporting greater agility, transparency, and impact through digital innovation, AI, and partnerships that help modernize operations and expand its ability to deliver globally.

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AI training and readiness for the UN system

Microsoft and Ernst & Young bring together expertise, capacity, and innovation to support UN80 priorities, strengthen collaboration, and help equip the UN system to advance reform at scale.

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Mobilizing private sector partners

We will be joined by private sector partners bringing expertise, capacity, and innovation to strengthen this coalition and help advance system level transformation across the UN system.

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Reporting and resources

The state of global AI diffusion

Our latest Global AI Diffusion Report tracks how AI is spreading worldwide, revealing both rapid growth and a widening gap between the Global North and South that demands urgent attention.

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Our annual cybersecurity report examines the scale and sophistication of today's threats, the impact of emerging technologies, and the strategies governments and defenders can use to respond.

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Building a responsible AI future

Our annual Responsible AI Transparency Report shares how we build and deploy AI responsibly, support our customers, and continue to learn—advancing innovation that benefits people and society.

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Achieving more together

We believe companies that can do more, should. Learn about our commitments to ensure the technology we create empowers every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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