40th IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) World Congress 6-9 August 2026 (Ottawa, Canada) On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 August), UNESCO will present the newly created IBBY-UNESCO Collection of …
Opening the discussion, Christina Williams, SDG 4 High-level Steering Committee Sherpa Youth Representative from Jamaica, urged decision-makers to view education crises through the eyes of children and young people experiencing them. For students living …
Through one initiative, Derin Salaam: Redefining Youth Spaces and Networks for Peace and Security in South Sudan, UNESCO and IOM will support 6,000 young women and men in Jonglei State, the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) and Western Equatoria …
The National ILK Outlook was launched by the UNESCO Windhoek National Office in partnership with the MEFT, Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), GIZ Namibia, UNDP Namibia, the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO and other key stakeholders. The Namibia …
The Challenge also highlights an important principle: resilient AI is inclusive AI. When AI models become more resource-efficient, they become accessible to a broader community of researchers, public institutions, start-ups and innovators operating with …
UNESCO and CJ Group marked another milestone in their partnership during a meeting between UNESCO Deputy Director-General Åsa Regnér and Dr. Heekyung Jo Min, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of CJ CSV Management, on 30 June 2026 at UNESCO …
Between 2020 and 2050, Latin America will have 38.3 million fewer school-age people. The decline in the student population will alter demand for teachers, infrastructure needs and the distribution of education resources. This is one of the findings of the …
Lesotho has taken a significant step towards strengthening quality physical education and developing a skilled sports workforce with the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sport at the National University of Lesotho (NUL). The new …
With these new inscriptions, the UNESCO World Heritage List now comprises 1,273 sites across 173 countries. These newly inscribed properties now benefit from the highest level of international recognition and protection. The full list of inscribed sites is …
The discussions reflected a shared commitment to ensuring that the church's future will be shaped on the basis of sound technical evidence collected during the assessment, agreed follow-up actions and continued dialogue with the communities to which it …
The mission included a dedicated technical training workshop for Tonga’s tsunami warning, geological service and emergency management agencies on 14 July, followed by a two-day national stakeholder workshop on 15–16 July focused on strengthening community …
Across three days, the conference examined how different societies have confronted difficult histories and explored how truth, memory and justice can contribute to lasting peace. Opening the substantive discussions, Prof. Bernard Duhaime, UN Special …
Organized by the Kazakhstan National Federation of Clubs for UNESCO in partnership with the World Federation of Clubs and Associations for UNESCO (WFUCA), the Festival is one of the leading international initiatives of the global clubs' movement, …
On 3 July 2026, a round-table discussion entitled ‘The Safety of Journalists Covering Emergencies’ took place in Bishkek. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, media executives, …
Technical sessions combined practical exercises with country presentations, enabling participants to compare national experiences and identify common priorities. Delegations examined institutional roles using the RACI methodology, exchanged experiences on …
Masanori Nagaoka, Regional Advisor for Culture at UNESCO’s Regional Office for Eastern Africa, gave some examples, pointing to the former royal palaces of Nyanza in Rwanda. Successive kings built new palaces, while earlier structures made from perishable …
Your written proposal should include the following: (a) Technical Proposal The technical proposal should comprise: An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV); A brief description of the proposed approach and methodology for carrying out the assignment; and Any …
As AI systems increasingly rely on large-scale language and cultural datasets, questions of governance, access and benefit-sharing have become increasingly critical. Indigenous peoples are often underrepresented in these systems, while also facing risks …
As digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to reshape public institutions around the world, strengthening the digital capacities of public servants has become essential to improving service delivery, institutional efficiency and …
During the second session, Astrid Arbildo, Technical Coordinator at UNESCO Peru, will interview Dilmar Villena, a lawyer specializing in technology regulation and Executive Director of Hiperderecho. The event will continue the dialogue on the conditions …
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