War in Ukraine

As a result of the war in Ukraine, UNESCO has mobilised to denounce violence against journalists, promote the importance and therefore the protection of cultural institutions, and work for the maintenance of education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities in Ukraine.

Assessments undertaken by UNESCO

journalists killed

152

cultural institutions damaged

2028

educational institutions damaged

Damages and victims

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Press release

Ukraine: over 150 cultural sites partially or totally destroyed

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Damaged cultural sites in Ukraine verified by UNESCO

Press release

Ukraine: UNESCO launches programme to support Ukrainian artists

We must safeguard the cultural heritage in Ukraine, as a testimony of the past but also as a catalyst for peace and cohesion for the future, which the international community has a duty to protect and preserve.

Audrey Azoulay UNESCO Director-General, at the start of the conflict

Ever since the war in Ukraine broke out in February, UNESCO has worked closely with its partner organizations and journalists’ unions in Ukraine to assess the needs on the ground and provide support.

UNESCO Sites & Designations in Ukraine

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage practices

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

UNESCO University Chairs

UNESCO Associated Schools

UNESCO Creative Cities

UNESCO Learning Cities

Inscriptions on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register

UNESCO, within the framework of the activities of the Heritage Emergency Fund, will provide financial assistance to Ukrainian artists to support the continuity of artistic creation and access to cultural life, as well as to safeguard the living heritage in the region.

UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund