About UNICC
The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) has over 50 years of experience as the largest strategic partner for digital solutions and cybersecurity within the United Nations system. We design and deploy transformational digital tools and programmes to support over 90 partners in fulfilling their mandates.Activities by UNICC
Unify HR Chatbot Solution (under UN WOMEN ICT initiatives)
GlobalThe UNify HR Chatbot is an interagency collaboration involving multiple UN organizations, developed by the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC). This AI-based solution is designed to streamline HR policy inquiries and it aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of HR processes across multiple agencies.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsDetection of Xenophobic Language and Misinformation in Media Content
Global United StatesThe Detection of Xenophobic Language and Misinformation in Media Content project was a collaborative effort conducted between UNICC, UNESCO, IOM, and New York University SPS Capstone participants from 2024. The rise of xenophobic language and misinformation in media narratives, particularly those involving migrants, refugees, and displaced communities, has prompted the need for tools that promote balanced, fact-based journalism that respects the rights and dignity of vulnerable populations. While negligent content amplifies harmful stereotypes and false narratives, manually screening for such content is costly, slow, and prone to error. In this context, UNICC collaborated with the NYU School of Professional Studies (students & faculty) to develop a comprehensive data labeling approach aimed at categorizing information based on its tone and intent. Together, we established the following classification criteria: “toxic” : Content containing generally harmful or offensive language intended to provoke or hurt. “severe_toxic” : Highly aggressive or extreme language with intense hostility or derogatory tone. “obscene” : Language that includes vulgar or sexually explicit content inappropriate for public discourse. “threat” : Statements expressing intentions to cause harm or incite violence against individuals or groups. “insult” : Content that demeans or ridicules someone based on personal characteristics or affiliations. “identity_hate” : Hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on identity markers like race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. The project aimed to build an AI-based media analysis tool to identify and mitigate xenophobic language, misinformation, and harmful narratives in media coverage to address these ethical challenges of reporting on human mobility by fostering informed and unbiased journalism. The primary goal is to create a robust AI tool that leverages advanced language models to detect harmful content, ensure ethical reporting, and support media outlets in providing balanced narratives about vulnerable communities.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsVirtual Legal Assistant (VLA) for UNHCR Rights Mapping and Analysis Tool (RIMAP)
Global Not ApplicableUNHCR is integrating an internal Virtual Legal Assistant (VLA) powered by AI into its Rights Mapping and Analysis Platform (RiMAP). The VLA will process and analyze legal documents to facilitate legal data collection and policy analysis, and its functionality will be expanded to a chatbot to provide user-friendly legal information.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceDevelopment of an Open AI-enabled BOT Platform for UNECE
Global United StatesThe Development of an Open AI-enabled BOT Platform for the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) project was a collaborative effort conducted between UNICC and Cornell University Break Through Tech Capstone participants from 2024. The project aims to develop an AI-driven BOT platform powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) designed to assist policymakers, research students, and other stakeholders in efficiently querying and extracting relevant knowledge and insights from the extensive UNECE PDF documentation and library. This platform will help stakeholders quickly access critical information needed to make informed decisions, particularly in the areas of sustainable energy and climate change.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/Assessments