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A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis

Between May 2 and 4, Chile and UNESCO will host the 31st World Press Freedom Day Conference.
May 2, 2024 , Source: unesco
First Meeting of the Ad Hoc Expert Group for the elaboration of a draft Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology

First Meeting of the Ad Hoc Expert Group for the elaboration of a draft Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology

24 international experts will convene from 22 to 26 April 2024 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to start preparing a first draft of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology.
Apr 22, 2024 , Source: unesco
Second Annual Meeting of the International Scientific Committee Kathmandu Valley (ISC-KV)

Second Annual Meeting of the International Scientific Committee Kathmandu Valley (ISC-KV)

During the opening of the second annual meeting, Mr Hit Bahadur Tamang, Honorable Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, praised UNESCO's pivotal role in conserving Nepal's cultural herita[...]
Apr 16, 2024 , Source: unesconews
UNESCO, Joint SDG Fund contribute solar equipment for capacity building of technicians

UNESCO, Joint SDG Fund contribute solar equipment for capacity building of technicians

The Zimbabwe Joint SDG Fund project and the Ministry of Energy and Power Development handed solar training equipment to the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Training Centre, to equip worke[...]
Apr 16, 2024 , Source: unesconews
Ocean protection: In Barcelona, Audrey Azoulay welcomes the “significant efforts” made by the international community

Ocean protection: In Barcelona, Audrey Azoulay welcomes the “significant efforts” made by the international community

The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference was held in Barcelona (Spain), with the aim of defining the global roadmap around the three fundamental priorities: understanding, educating and protecting. The Director-General welcomes the "significant efforts" made by the international community, and called for this positive momentum to continue through flagship initiatives such as the new "Cities with the Ocean" platform and the new Center of the Ocean Decade dedicated to the blue economy. Find all the information on the dedicated website.
Apr 10, 2024 , Source: unesco
Empowering Policymakers and More: A Dive into Media and Information Literacy Online Course

Empowering Policymakers and More: A Dive into Media and Information Literacy Online Course

As the digital realm continues to evolve, governments worldwide have a unique opportunity to strengthen their capacity in formulating and implementing national MIL policies and strategies. Beyond gove[...]
Apr 10, 2024 , Source: unesconews
UNESCO, UNDP, BAZ, and Transmedia support community resilience in Zimbabwe

UNESCO, UNDP, BAZ, and Transmedia support community resilience in Zimbabwe

UNESCO, UNDP, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ), and Transmedia Corporation, are collaborating to bring transformative change in addressing community resilience in selected hard to reach an[...]
Apr 10, 2024 , Source: unesconews
Disability stakeholders to conduct country context analysis for sustainable development in Zimbabwe

Disability stakeholders to conduct country context analysis for sustainable development in Zimbabwe

In a move set to strengthen disability inclusion and engagement with disability stakeholders, the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa will hold a consultative workshop on 11 April in Harare, Zi[...]
Apr 10, 2024 , Source: unesconews
UNESCO’s Innovative Tools for Media and Information Literacy

UNESCO’s Innovative Tools for Media and Information Literacy

Empowering individual with the ability to access, analyze and engage critically with information is essential for navigating complexities in the digital age and cultivating media and information liter[...]
Apr 10, 2024 , Source: unesconews
Introducing a New Web Portal to promote safety of Journalists in Ethiopia

Introducing a New Web Portal to promote safety of Journalists in Ethiopia

At the heart of this portal is its unwavering focus on the safety of women journalists. Acknowledging the disproportionate risks they encounter, the platform provides immediate support mechanisms for [...]
Apr 9, 2024 , Source: unesconews
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