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Archives
Archives are essential components of any strategy aimed at improving information access, both for the public at large and for specialised groups. Since its creation, UNESCO has contributed to the reinforcement of these types of services.
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27 
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Community Media
UNESCO gives high priority to providing and strengthening communication and information facilities at the level of local communities. Such facilities offer basic tools for introducing and managing community-centred development and change.
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138
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Community Multimedia Centres (CMCs)
This UNESCO international initiative promotes community empowerment and addresses the digital divide by combining community broadcasting with the Internet and related technologies.
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139
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31
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Freedom of Expression
Promoting Freedom of Expression, Press Freedom, Independence and Pluralism of the Media, Democraty, Peace and Tolerance.
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449
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Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information (FOI) or right to information is defined as the universal right to access information held by public bodies.
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23
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HIV/AIDS and ICT
ICT can help to fight HIV/AIDS by changing young people’s behaviour through preventive education schemes.
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98
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Fast Car: Travelling Safely around the World
Fast Car: Travelling Safely around the World is a racing game that takes you on a tour of some of the World's Heritage sites. It also lets you learn about HIV and AIDS prevention.
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73
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ICT in Education
The use of ICT in and for education is now seen worldwide as both a necessity and an opportunity.
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15
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60
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Information and Media Literacy
UNESCO’s action to provide people with the skills and abilities for critical reception, assessment and use of information and media in their professional and personal lives.
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32
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111
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Libraries
Libraries are essential components of any strategy aimed at improving information access, both for public at large and for specialised groups. Since its creation, UNESCO has contributed to the reinforcement of these types of services since its creation.
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36
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Media Development
UNESCO helps to stenghten the capacities of communication institutions, to improve the training of media professionals and to raise awareness among the public in making best use of communication resources.
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48
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163
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Memory of the World
UNESCO has launched the Memory of the World Programme to guard against collective amnesia calling upon the preservation of the valuable archive holdings and library collections all over the world ensuring their wide dissemination.
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2,440
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3
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Open Access to Information
UNESCO supports actions designed to empower people so that they can access and contribute to information and knowledge flows.
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1
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People with disabilities and ICT
Over 10% of the world’s population suffer from a variety of disabilities. However, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have the potential for making significant improvements in the lives of these persons.
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39
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Private Sector Partnerships
UNESCO cooperates with numerous partners from the private sector: small and medium enterprises (SMES), multinationals, foundations, professional, administrative or economic associations, philanthropist organisations and individuals.
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26
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11
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74
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Youth and ICT
International information and data exchange network on youth.
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35
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Events
Communication and Information Sector's events
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275
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Special Focus
“Special Focus” feature highlights various themes and events related to UNESCO’s activities in the area of communication and information.
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79
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9
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Documentary heritage inscribed on the Memory of the World Register in 2009.
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