Turkish musician Kudsi Ergüner named UNESCO Artist for Peace (UNESCO - United...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Kudsi Ergüner is named in recognition of his efforts to promote the universal values of music, an essential...
View ArticleUNESCO backs action plan and funding boost to ensure girls’ education (UNESCO...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The plan, launched at the Girls' Education Forum 2016 in London on July 7, 2016, was backed by £100 million funding...
View ArticleEmpowering Youth through Sport in Timor-Leste (UNESCO - United Nations...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The energy of youth is on display this week in Dili, Timor-Leste, where the 'Sport for Life Youth Leadership Camp' is...
View ArticleUNESCO denounces fake statement (UNESCO - United Nations Educational,...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) UNESCO has never had any official relationship with the entity referred to as 'International...
View ArticleEC still waiting for Warsaw response over Białowieża Forest
In mid-June, the European Commission launched proceedings against Poland for logging Europe’s last primeval forest, Białowieża. The Polish government is yet to respond to the Commission. “We are in...
View ArticleInvolving youth in the safeguard of the collective fishing rite of the Sanké...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) 1. Could you briefly outline the main arguments and key research findings on the importance of ECCE for productivity...
View ArticleDifferent words, same language: Peace (UNESCO - United Nations Educational,...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) It's is the slogan of the young people's Campaign for the promotion of a Culture of peace in Central Africa. Launched...
View ArticleWorld Heritage Committee opens in Istanbul (UNESCO - United Nations...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Numan Kurtulmuş, the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, in his introductory remarks, said there is a fundamental role...
View ArticleIsrael to UNESCO: ‘We’re not ISIS, don’t sever our ties to the Temple Mount’
UNESCO called on Israel to halt all its archeological and restoration work in and around the Old City, as it submits its latest draft resolution on Jerusalem that ignores Jewish ......
View ArticleUNESCO goes digital with brand new podcast dedicated to education news....
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The first podcast draws attention to World Refugee Day. Only half of refugee children are thought to be in primary...
View ArticleTHT 10 years ago: Himalayas warming since 70s: Report
Kathmandu, July 11, 2006 The Nepali Himalayas warmed about 1°C since the 1970s, almost twice the global average, affecting hundreds of glaciers and glacial lakes, said a release issued today by the...
View Article[Translate to francais:] UNESCO backs action plan and funding boost to ensure...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) [Translate to francais:] The plan, launched at the Girls' Education Forum 2016 in London on July 7, 2016, was backed...
View ArticleOECD-UNESCO Joint Initiative: Survey of Teachers in Pre-primary Education...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) UNESCO and the OECD have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their cooperation in the Survey...
View ArticleUNESCO launches brand new podcast dedicated to education news. (UNESCO -...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The first podcast draws attention to World Refugee Day. Only half of refugee children are thought to be in primary...
View ArticleGlobal community pool scaling-up efforts for Education for Sustainable...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The group, which met at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on July 5-6, serves as a global community of practice and is made...
View ArticleDirector-General condemns murder of blogger Manoel Messias Pereira in Brazil...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) 'I condemn the murder of Manoel Messias Pereira,' the Director-General said. 'It is important that the perpetrators...
View ArticleDirector-General condemns killing of local radio journalist Winston Leonardo...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) 'I condemn the killing of Winston Leonardo Cano Túnchez,' the Director-General said. 'Journalists should not have to...
View ArticleNanotechnology is a growing research priority (UNESCO - United Nations...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) This study reminds us that nanoparticles have become part of our daily life in many countries. They are also found in...
View ArticleUNESCO and NRC help advance Pakistani legislation on safety of journalists...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) 'The discussion of the two bills during the World Press Freedom Day has brought a unique opportunity to advance press...
View ArticleMali’s Old Towns of Djenné on List of World Heritage in Danger (UNESCO -...
(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The Committee has expressed concern over the property, which is situated in an area affected by insecurity. This...
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