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UNESCO Strengthens Efforts to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in Media and Technology in Tanzania

In a groundbreaking step to address gender-based violence (GBV) in digital and media spaces, UNESCO in Tanzania has collaborated with the Ministries responsible for Gender, Information, and Technology[...]
Feb 10, 2025 , Source: unesconews

Pacific island states embracing drive towards early warning systems for all

Early warning systems for all by 2027 In 2022, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declared that ‘all people on Earth must be protected by early warning systems w[...]
Feb 10, 2025 , Source: unesconews

What do we mean by ‘geohazard’?

How and why do geohazards occur? The term geological hazard (geohazard) principally covers earthquakes and volcanic activity, as well as the tsunami and landslides they can generate. Pa[...]
Feb 10, 2025 , Source: unesconews

Building skills for the future: How the UNESCO Learning City of Dublin tackles skills shortages while promoting inclusion

As a UNESCO learning city since 2019, Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, puts lifelong learning at the top of its agenda. Investing in human capital is crucial to Dublin’s successful deve[...]
Feb 7, 2025 , Source: unesconews
A decade of action against antisemitism

A decade of action against antisemitism

Decades after the Holocaust, antisemitism is on the rise in Europe and beyond. Education programmes are vital to help people understand violent pasts and develop values to prevent future atrocities.&n[...]
Feb 7, 2025 , Source: unesconews
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Viet Nam National Program celebrates its 15th anniversary

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Viet Nam National Program celebrates its 15th anniversary

The celebration was to support the development of Vietnamese women in their scientific pathway and joint efforts in closing the gender gaps in science. In Vietnam, the 15th anniversary ceremony was he[...]
Feb 7, 2025 , Source: unesconews
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services recognised for Excellence in Tsunami and other Ocean Hazard Early Warning Systems
Winners of UNESCO’s Youth Hackathon 2024 Shape the Future of Media and Information Literacy

Winners of UNESCO’s Youth Hackathon 2024 Shape the Future of Media and Information Literacy

"Taking part in the Youth Hackathon was a truly transformative experience. Representing Indonesia and presenting our project on an international platform was an honor, but the real impact came from th[...]
Feb 7, 2025 , Source: unesconews
Asia-Pacific States prioritize culture in sustainable development at MONDIACULT 2025 regional consultation

Asia-Pacific States prioritize culture in sustainable development at MONDIACULT 2025 regional consultation

Discussions centered on the six themes of MONDIACULT 2025, encompassing cultural rights, digital technologies in the cultural sector, the cultural economy, climate action, culture for peace and a[...]
Feb 7, 2025 , Source: unesconews
South Africa ratifies the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

South Africa ratifies the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

On 24 January 2025, South Africa deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. In accordance with [...]
Feb 7, 2025 , Source: unesconews
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