Across the world — in the Andes, the Sahara, the Alps, and the Arctic tundra — communities have spent centuries mastering how to live with the land, not against it. This is pastoralism — raising livestock across environments too extreme for farming, guided …
These programmes can also represent an efficient public investment. According to evidence presented at the workshop, school feeding can generate an estimated US$9 in returns for every US$1 invested, while school-based programmes addressing mental health …
For Jackson Joseph Bia, a Change-Maker from Tanzania, one conversation became a defining moment. During a student discussion at the University of Dodoma, Jackson facilitated an open dialogue on stress, mental health, academic pressure and the challenges …
Since 2021, more than 69,000 learners have benefited from these programmes, 73 per cent of whom are women. In 2026 alone, UNESCO is supporting over 26,000 learners, half of whom are women. UNESCO’s Skills Development and Literacy programme helps keep …
On 5 August 2026, the UNESCO Regional Offices in Almaty and New Delhi jointly organised a regional webinar of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030’ programme network for countries across Central and South Asia. In the face of growing …
Afghanistan is the only country in the world to formally prohibit access to education for girls and women beyond the primary level. As of 2026, an estimated 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary education. These restrictions are reversing two …
Strengthen reporting on gender equality with trusted sources and Indigenous voices Media organizations can strengthen reporting on maternal and women’s health by adopting gender-transformative editorial policies across content production, programming and …
80 per cent of Kenya's landmass is rangelands that is about 40 million hectares, approximately the size of the Republic of Paraguay. Rangelands host about 70 per cent of the country's livestock and 85 per cent of its wildlife, a lifeline for both …
The Art for Earth: Climate Creativity Lab 2026 is a joint initiative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, implemented under the framework of "Je Create: Culture and Innovation for a Sustainable …
The workshop brought together policymakers, TVET leaders, researchers, regional representatives, and development partners to validate findings that will inform future policies, capacity development, and investments aimed at strengthening digital skills …
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28 July 2026 – Ethiopia is advancing efforts to build more climate-resilient and inclusive education systems for pastoralist communities through the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI), a global initiative implemented …
During her traineeship, Danika reflected on the importance of ensuring that Indigenous voices remain central to decision-making processes affecting their languages and communities. She supported a mapping exercise of Indigenous Peoples and organizations …
When? Friday, 25 September 2026, from 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m (exact time TBC) Where? UNESCO Headquarters, Room I and Room II What? UNESCO Forum for Youth in the Digital Era – A Universal reflection on Magnifica Humanitas (9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m) High-level …
According to UNESCO’s World Atlas of Languages (WAL), of the 7,000 languages spoken worldwide, nearly 2,500 could disappear. Since 1950, 250 languages have become extinct, and the number of speakers continues to decline. Against this backdrop, the project …
Along the same lines, Jesús Romero López, Head of the Pedagogical Management Department at the Ilo Local Education Management Unit, highlighted the contribution of the presentations to educational practice. “It was a very interesting day because it gave …
El Programa Reimagina fue reconocido en la IX Edición del Concurso Nacional Premios ProActivo 2026, que distingue iniciativas del sector minero-energético que contribuyen al bienestar de la población y al desarrollo sostenible. La propuesta “Programa …
The recovery of more than 10,000 cultural objects and the submission of nearly 1,000 international claims between 2015 and 2023 position Peru as one of the most active and effective countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight against the …
Five years after the takeover by the de facto authorities, Afghanistan remains the only country in the world to formally prohibit girls and women from accessing education beyond the primary level, reversing two decades of progress in expanding access to …
Food practices are a key marker of cultural identities. They encompass a body of knowledge, skills and social practices passed down from generation to generation within communities. From sourcing ingredients and preparing dishes to the moments of sharing …
Over the course of seven days, Almaty became a platform bringing together the country's most talented schoolchildren, young innovators, experts, business representatives and international organizations to jointly develop environmental solutions capable …
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