By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-first-lady-melania-trump-launches-global-coalition-on-tech-education-for-kids Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: First lady Melania Trump launches global coalition on tech education for kids World Updated on Sep 23, 2025 8:44 PM EDT — Published on Sep 23, 2025 12:11 PM EDT First lady Melania Trump is launching a global coalition to help with children’s tech education on Tuesday. Watch the first lady’s remarks in our video player above. The first lady said she’s establishing the initiative to “ensure that every child can flourish in the digital era.” She announced the initiative in New York on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly session. Queen Rania of Jordan and Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukraine’s president, were among those attending. WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection The coalition will be made up of spouses or representatives of leaders at UNGA. Melania Trump said that, because “technology is evolving at a pace that exceeds lawmaking,” nations must identify “simple solutions” to create healthy environments for children and protect their personal freedom, confidence and motivation. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
First lady Melania Trump is launching a global coalition to help with children’s tech education on Tuesday. Watch the first lady’s remarks in our video player above. The first lady said she’s establishing the initiative to “ensure that every child can flourish in the digital era.” She announced the initiative in New York on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly session. Queen Rania of Jordan and Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukraine’s president, were among those attending. WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection The coalition will be made up of spouses or representatives of leaders at UNGA. Melania Trump said that, because “technology is evolving at a pace that exceeds lawmaking,” nations must identify “simple solutions” to create healthy environments for children and protect their personal freedom, confidence and motivation. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now