News and Events
15/6/2022
News | The EU and UNESCO support the transformation of abandoned spaces into creative hubs in Georgia
The project "Designing a creative cluster ecosystem in Georgia", funded under the EU/UNESCO programme, is helping to establish a creative economy in Georgia which connects creativity, innovation, culture and digital... › Read more
8/6/2022
News | Launch in Korea of UNESCO Global Report RelShaping Policies for Creativity
On May 24th, 2022, the Korean edition of the UNESCO Global Report "RelShaping Policies for Creativity: Addressing culture as a global public good" was launched at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in... › Read more
30/5/2022
External news article | UNESCO shines a light on the potential of African cinema at the Cannes Film Festival
27/5/2022
Event | Second edition of the Latin American and Caribbean online Film Festival
In the framework of the Latin American and Caribbean Week, which will be celebrated at UNESCO Headquarters from May 30 to June 2, 2022, the second edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival (SALC 2022)... › Read more
25/5/2022
News | UNESCO is consulting its networks to facilitate the consultation processes of micro, small and medium-sized cultural and creative enterprises.
In accordance with the decision of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (Decision 15.IGC 9), UNESCO is launching a survey among its networks to... › Read more
20/5/2022
News | UNESCO and EU invest in cultural policies and more opportunities for creatives
Why investing in policies for creativity is more important than everIn just two decades, the way we create, share and enjoy music, films and other forms of contemporary cultural expression has changed dramatically. New... › Read more
20/5/2022
Event | UNESCO honors African cinema at the 75th Cannes Film Festival
UNESCO is organizing a major round table to promote African cinema on May 24 in Cannes, on the occasion of the 75th edition of the International Film Festival. The event will underscore the huge potential for... › Read more
18/5/2022
Event | Launch of the UNESCO’S Global Report “Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity” in the Republic of Korea
UNESCO’s flagship publication, entitled, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, will be launched in Seoul, Republic of Korea on May 24 on the occasion of the celebrating the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue... › Read more
17/5/2022
News | UNESCO promotes peer-to-peer learning on policies for creativity in Namibia
“As we have entered the last decade of action for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and in view of the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic brought about, I think we all agree on the urgent need... › Read more
9/5/2022
News | High-level meeting for the launch of phase II of the project on participative governance in Panama
On April 27 2022, the official launch of the phase II of the project "Designing measures to establish a participatory and transparent system of governance for culture in Panama", supported by the European Union, took... › Read more
29/4/2022
News | UNESCO puts artistic freedom in the spotlight on World Press Freedom Day
On 2-5 May 2022, UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay will host the annual World Press Freedom Day Global Conference in Punta Del Este, Uruguay, under the title “Journalism under Digital Siege”. This four-day event will... › Read more
28/4/2022
Event | The time to invest in creativity is now!
In celebration of the 2022 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) has the pleasure to invite you to a special event featuring keynote speeches... › Read more
15/4/2022
News | UNESCO scales up support to improve the status of the artist
In celebration of World Art Day, UNESCO announces concrete action in support of artists and culture professionals worldwide via the UNESCO-Aschberg programme. Over US$ 600,000 in funds will go to the following Member... › Read more
6/4/2022
News | Call for Expression of Interest: Exploratory study on the African fashion and textile industry
Call for Expression of Interest: Exploratory study on the African fashion and textile industryThis call is for an individual expertIntroductionThis call for expressions of interest is for an individual expert to conduct... › Read more
1/4/2022
Event | Launch of the Plan for the Recovery of Cultural Industries and the Arts in Peru to 2030
On Monday 4 April 2022, the Ministry of Culture of Peru and UNESCO will launch the National Plan for the Recovery of Cultural Industries and the Arts to 2030. In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis, this... › Read more
