News and Events
7/2/2020
Event | Create | 2030 (13IGC)
Create | 2030 is a series of talks hosted by UNESCO to discuss how investments in creativity can have a direct impact on achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.During the 13th session of... › Read more
7/2/2020
Event | Screening of "Rona, Azim's Mother (Rona, Madar-e Azim)"
In the context of the 13th session of the Intergovernmental Committee, UNESCO will screen the film Rona, Azim's Mother (Rona, Madar-e Azim), winner of the Prize for Cultural Diversity under the patronage of UNESCO at... › Read more
4/12/2019
Event | Burkina Faso: towards a third quadrennial periodic report
Burkina Faso is in the process of drafting its third quadrennial periodic report from 3 to 7 December 2019 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. On this occasion, a multi-stakeholder national team appointed by the Ministry... › Read more
4/12/2019
Event | Zimbabwe reviews its cultural policies and past practices
Several activities will be organised in Zimbabwe by UNESCO in collaboration with National Arts Council of Zimbabwe for the processes of elaborating the Quadrennial Periodic Report for the 2005 Convention from December... › Read more
4/12/2019
Event | Capturing Palestinian arts professionals’ voices
Despite severe political and economic challenges, the cultural and creative industries in Palestine have continuously grown: the Ramallah Contemporary Dance Festival, the Palestinian International Book Fair or the... › Read more
12/11/2019
Event | Algeria: Starting a dialogue on the governance of culture
A national training workshop will be organised in Algiers, Algeria, from 13 to 15 November 2019. Led by Christine Merkel, Member of the UNESCO Expert Facility, the workshop will discuss the process leading to the... › Read more
12/11/2019
Event | Assessing the impact of cultural policies in Senegal
Senegal’s Ministry of Culture and Communication, in partnership with UNESCO, is launching a national assessment exercise on the cultural policies. In particular, the participants will examine various measures that have... › Read more
5/11/2019
Event | Jamaica: Harnessing the island’s creativity for sustainable development
Jamaica’s vibrant cultural and creative industries are most notably known on the global stage for the success of its musicians and music producers. Festivals and the film sector are also burgeoning, indicating that the... › Read more
28/10/2019
Event | Monitoring Uganda's vibrant creative industries
A national training workshop will be held in Kampala, Uganda from 28 to 30 October, gathering members of the multi-stakeholder national team appointed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. The... › Read more
25/10/2019
Event | UNESCO launches in Barbados new study on cultural trade policies for the Caribbean
The launch of UNESCO's first impact study, “Culture in the CARIFORUM-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement”, will take place in Bridgetown, Barbados, on 5 November, 2019. Hon. John A. King, Minister of... › Read more
25/10/2019
Event | Rwanda: Closing ceremony for Strengthening the Cultural and Creative Industries
A UNESCO project “Strengthening the cultural and creative industries in Rwanda” marks its conclusion after two years of activities aimed at the advancement of Rwandan arts and culture. The closing ceremony will be... › Read more
24/10/2019
Event | Pakistan: Creative Entrepreneurs Training
Twelve young Pakistani creative entrepreneurs will gather in Lahore, Pakistan, for a business residency programme organized by UNESCO at Beaconhouse National University (BNU) from 28 October to 2 November 2019.With 65%... › Read more
21/10/2019
Event | Strengthening the capacities of cultural actors for informed policy making in Mali
A national training workshop for members of the committee for the implementation and monitoring of the 2005 Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions will be held in Bamako,... › Read more
21/10/2019
Event | Capturing the state of culture and creative sectors in Tanzania
Cultural and creative industries are growing fast and becoming an significant source of growth and employment in Tanzania. Today, the country is home to a vibrant cultural scene including Zanzibar Film Festival, Azam... › Read more
17/10/2019
Event | Create | 2030 Somalia: Artistic freedom and expressions for sustainable development
UNESCO celebrates Somali Heritage Week in Kenya with the organization of the first Create|2030 Talk for Somalia, which is taking place on Friday, 18 October 2019 from 5pm to 7pm at the National Theatre in... › Read more
