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Artists deserve Culture Recovery to move forward Culture of RecoveryArtists deserve Culture Recovery to move forward Culture of Recovery

Artists deserve Culture Recovery to move forward Culture of Recovery

The creative and cultural industry has played an essential role the world over throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and deserve more…

4 years ago
Lifelong learning skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital eraLifelong learning skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era

Lifelong learning skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era

This online conference, jointly organised by the European training foundation (ETF) and UNESCO, in collaboration with UNICEF, will discuss system…

4 years ago
Biodiversity is at risk and threatens human survivalBiodiversity is at risk and threatens human survival

Biodiversity is at risk and threatens human survival

As the living tissue of the earth, biodiversity is “intimately linked to human health” UNESCO head of the UN’s scientific…

4 years ago
Disaster preparedness is key after 10 Years of Fukushima Earthquake and TsunamiDisaster preparedness is key after 10 Years of Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami

Disaster preparedness is key after 10 Years of Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami

The UN chief urged countries to make sure they invest the funds in disaster preparedness and management, after 10 Years…

4 years ago
Harnessing the Power of Culture and Creativity in Tourism RecoveryHarnessing the Power of Culture and Creativity in Tourism Recovery

Harnessing the Power of Culture and Creativity in Tourism Recovery

The shared values and close ties between tourism and culture stakeholders means both sectors can work together to ensure inclusive…

4 years ago
Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding…

4 years ago
Ocean Decade launched peace with natureOcean Decade launched peace with nature

Ocean Decade launched peace with nature

UNESCO marked the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, with a global online event headlined:…

4 years ago
International Day of Education 24 JanuaryInternational Day of Education 24 January

International Day of Education 24 January

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of Education, observed on 24 January. Right to Education…

4 years ago
Culture in crisis: Arts fighting to survive COVID-19 impactCulture in crisis: Arts fighting to survive COVID-19 impact

Culture in crisis: Arts fighting to survive COVID-19 impact

The culture sector, which employs more than 30 million people globally, has been hit much harder than expected by the…

4 years ago
Defining Truth in Falsehood – World Press Freedom ConferenceDefining Truth in Falsehood – World Press Freedom Conference

Defining Truth in Falsehood – World Press Freedom Conference

The World Press Freedom Conference 2020, features interactive panels, debates and discussions on Press Freedom. The Conference covers issues such…

4 years ago
Hagia Sophia culture battle of Turkey. Museum or Mosque?Hagia Sophia culture battle of Turkey. Museum or Mosque?

Hagia Sophia culture battle of Turkey. Museum or Mosque?

For hundreds of years, Hagia Sophia is at the heart of an old ideological and political battle. Fatih Sultan Mehmed…

5 years ago