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UNESCO Peru, together with OCE and IRD, holds workshop in Iquitos to exchange knowledge on education and climate change

As part of the joint activities carried out under the Horizontes Amazonía programme and the Csielo project, UNESCO Peru, the Office for Climate Education (OCE) — a UNESCO Category 2 Centre — and the ...
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Exploring solutions for the future of sustainable cultural tourism in Europe

Held on 27 and 28 April 2026, within the regional programme ‘Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans’, funded by the European Union, the conference gathered 90 participants from 11 countries ...
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Peace, diversity and sustainability at the heart of the Latin America and the Caribbean Week 2026

What? 2026 edition of UNESCO’s Latin America and the Caribbean Week. The week will open on Tuesday 2 June with an inauguration ceremony bringing together representatives of Member States, including ...
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Media on alert: When informing also means protecting

With the support of UNESCO’s Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP), Cuba is strengthening the capacities of media organizations for disaster preparedness and ...
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GEF Assembly Side Event in Samarkand to Focus on Cryosphere Cooperation in Central Asia

Held every four years, the GEF Assembly brings together representatives of 186 member countries to review policies, set priorities for future environmental action and assess the performance of ...
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UNESCO and TUI Care Foundation partner to advance sustainable tourism in heritage destinations

UNESCO and the TUI Care Foundation have launched a new global partnership on sustainable tourism in and around UNESCO World Heritage destinations, supporting local communities, safeguarding cultural ...
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UNESCO participated in the Ibero-American Congress on Artistic and Cultural Education and Training — Arts for Peace

From May 13 to 15, 2026, UNESCO participated in the Ibero-American Congress on Education and Artistic and Cultural Training — Arts for Peace, held in Bogotá, Colombia. The event was convened by the ...
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UNESCO and its partners are building capacity to protect documentary heritage in the face of disasters

A total of 30 officials from the National Library, the National Archives, the National Museum, the Costa Rican Red Cross, the ...
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UNESCO statement on damage to education facilities in the Luhansk region

In the context of the recent escalation of the war in Ukraine following the invasion by the Russian Federation, UNESCO voices alarm over reports of severe damage to a vocational school and dormitory ...
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UNESCO Peru and the National Institute of Mental Health announce partnership to promote mental health and violence-free schools

The announcement is part of the Campeonas sin Barreras project, implemented by UNESCO Peru in partnership with Fundación ...
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Making Waves for Africa’s Future: Africa Week 2026 spotlights water, youth and peace at UNESCO

From 19 to 22 May 2026, Africa Week is a flagship annual event celebrating Africa’s priorities, creativity and contribution ...
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Samoa advances coastal resilience with launch of UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme

The official launch of Samoa’s Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme was honoured by the presence of the Honourable Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Hon. Laʻaulialemalietoa Leuatea ...