Recognizing the importance of safeguarding such traditions, UNESCO brought together 45 heritage professionals, museum specialists, researchers and government officials in Asmara on 6–7 July 2026 to strengthen national capacities for the implementing UNESCO …
Join our online consultation session for expert guidance and practical advice to help you prepare a strong submission. During this session, you will learn about the nomination process, understand the evaluation criteria, receive practical tips for …
The launch marks the culmination of UNESCO's support under the Global Disability Fund Programme (formerly the UNPRPD Programme), implemented jointly with UNICEF and UNFPA between 2022 and January 2026. During this period, UNESCO worked closely with …
For 24-year-old Ugandan filmmaker Teopista Namuwaya, storytelling has always been a passion. While still at university, she and her friends began producing short films on HIV awareness and other issues affecting young people. But participating in the O3 …
What's different this time is the model. Instead of one-off industry placements, BEAR III institutionalizes work-based learning: curricula co-designed with employers, joint teacher-employer supervision, and standards set by employers with assessment …
The contribution includes support to three flagship UNESCO mechanisms: the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), the Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP), and the Global Media Defence …
About UNESCO With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in …
The report identifies five structural reforms to get the SDGs back on track: Reform how research is rewarded from the current "publish or perish" culture; Expand equitable access to scientific infrastructure and knowledge, allowing all countries …
Kingston Creative has become the first Caribbean non-governmental organization to receive funding under the UNESCO Aschberg Programme for Artists and Cultural Professionals, a major milestone for Jamaica and the Caribbean creative sector. Selected by an …
Youth skills are about more than employment. They are also about empowering young people to participate actively in civic life and contribute to the well-being of their communities. While technical skills can open doors to employment, Learning Cities also …
As part of the 2026 Global Conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), UNESCO, together with the International Science Council (ISC), is hosting a thematic session entitled "Advancing Scientific Freedom …
Governance plays a critical role in shaping whether digital and emerging technologies contribute to inclusive societies, respect for human rights and public interests. In the session dedicated to ethics of the information society, UNESCO reaffirmed that …
The final thematic discussion focused on the role of communication and access to information in strengthening peace. Participants heard how a UNESCO project supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is enhancing the relationship …
In July 2023, as missile strikes hit Odesa, the Odesa Archaeological Museum was not directly struck — but the damage was unmistakable. Shockwaves cracked its walls, part of the ceiling collapsed, and repeated vibrations from nearby explosions continued to …
Mr. Friday Nkonde is among 300 in-service teachers from Chinsali District who have been equipped with practical skills to identify, prevent and respond to gender-based violence affecting learners through the Connect with Respect training, an initiative …
One of the most impactful activities he participates in is helping fellow students make reusable menstrual pads during club sessions. Many girls missed lessons during menstruation due to lack of sanitary materials. “Some would stay home for several days …
Students now learn the full value chain, sorting tomatoes, blending, processing, branding, packaging, and marketing. What once ended at production now extends to enterprise creation. “Before, students stopped at production,” she explains. “Now they leave …
On 7 July 2026, Tonga deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (Paris, 20 October 2005). In accordance with the terms of its Article 29 …
Held on a bi-weekly basis and bringing together colleagues from Headquarters, field offices and institutes, the series offered an informal yet structured space for exchange, enabling staff to share regional experiences, introduce their teams and explore …
On 26 June 2026, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean convened a national validation meeting for the UNESCO Headquarters-led exploratory study entitled, "Learning about Healthy Relationships: Effects of School-Based Sexuality Education", examining …
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