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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

Education in crises: Leaders call for stronger, more resilient education systems ahead of the post-2030 agenda

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 …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

UNESCO, IOM, UN Women, and the Government of South Sudan launch new projects to empower thousands of women and youth as drivers of ...

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 …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

Namibia launches first National Outlook on Indigenous and Local Knowledge of Biodiversity

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 …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

AI for Good Global Summit highlights resilient AI through energy-efficient innovation

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 …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 07:06 GMT

UNESCO and CJ Group strengthen long-standing partnership for girls' education

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 …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 07:06 GMT

Latin America will have 38 million fewer school-age people by 2050: key measures for adapting education systems

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 …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 07:06 GMT

Lesotho Turns Regional Commitments into Action with New Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sport

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 …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 07:06 GMT

UNESCO World Heritage: 25 new sites inscribed

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 …

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