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4 March 2022
International Women's Day 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
On 8 March 2022, International Women’s Day is being celebrated under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.
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3 March 2022
Ukraine: UNESCO statement following the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution
Following the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Resolution on Aggression against Ukraine, and in light of the devastating escalation of violence, UNESCO is deeply concerned by developments in Ukraine and is working to assess damage across its spheres of competence (notably education, culture, heritage and information) and to implement emergency support actions.
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4 February 2022
UNESCO and Microsoft organize training days for vocational educators
On 28 February and 1 March, UNESCO and Microsoft jointly organized digital training for vocational educators. The training targeted vocational educators in upper secondary and higher education institutions of business, technology, engineering, computer science and AI.
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2 February 2022
Launch of the UNEVOC Network Coaction Initiative
In February 2022, UNESCO-UNEVOC launched the inaugural UNEVOC Network Coaction Initiative – a collection of projects that have been designed by and for UNEVOC Centres.
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1 February 2022
Highlights of the BILT Learning Forum on New Qualifications and Competencies: Building the Future of TVET
The virtual BILT Learning Forum on 7-9 December 2021 featured the publication launch and expert discussions on future-oriented TVET systems, a marketplace on innovative practices, a roadshow on digital media tools in TVET and networking sessions to connect with peers.
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16 December 2021
Issue #8 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period October – December 2021.
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13 December 2021
UNESCO hosts International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training for successful and just transitions
The online conference brought together over 700 participants, representatives of governments, private sector, development partners, experts, and testimonies from around the world to discuss TVET in a world undergoing multiple transitions and explore different directions for the new Strategy for TVET 2022-2029.
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7 December 2021
New qualifications and competencies for future-oriented TVET
This three-volume publication on new qualifications and competencies caters to the needs of different TVET stakeholder groups, which are categorized into macro, meso and micro levels.
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3 December 2021
Capacity-building webinars on entrepreneurial learning in TVET
UNESCO-UNEVOC and the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education and Skills (BMBWF) jointly organized a series of webinars focused on entrepreneurial learning in TVET on 29 September, 13 October and 2 December 2021.
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1 December 2021
UNESCO-UNEVOC’s TVET Leadership Programme boosts skills for the digital transformation
The UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme was held online and across two batches in September and November 2021. The theme of this year’s programme was “Skills for the digital transformation: How TVET institutions can respond to future demands”.
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10 November 2021
Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education
Over a million people have taken part in the global consultation process that informed this long-awaited flagship publication which calls for a major transformation in education to repair past injustices and enhance our capacity to act together for a more sustainable and just future.
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26 October 2021
WorldSkills Conference 2021: Job-rich opportunities of the green transition
UNESCO-UNEVOC and UNIDO co-organized a session on “Job-rich opportunities of the green transition” during the WorldSkills Conference 2021.
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19 October 2021
Winners of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021
UNESCO-UNEVOC announces the winners and finalists of its Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021
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11 October 2021
When schools shut: New UNESCO study exposes failure to factor gender in COVID-19 education responses
When schools shut, a global study exposing the gendered impact of COVID-19 school closures on learning, health and well-being, has been released by UNESCO on the occasion of the 2021 International Day of the Girl Child, 11 October.
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6 October 2021
UNEVOC Centres gather to explore key elements of UNESCO’s new Strategy for TVET
Members of the global UNEVOC Network came together during two online workshops on 30 September and 01 October 2021 to exchange insights and propose interventions for UNESCO’s Strategy for TVET 2022-2029 under the theme “Transforming TVET for successful and just transitions”.
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29 September 2021
Issue #7 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period July – September 2021.
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27 September 2021
Workshops with UNEVOC Network to discuss new Strategy for TVET 2022-2029
On 30 September and 01 October, UNESCO will hold two online workshops under the theme “Transforming TVET for successful and just transitions”. The event will bring together members of the global UNEVOC Network to present significant elements and proposed interventions for the new UNESCO Strategy for TVET 2022-2029.
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24 September 2021
Teachers at the heart of education recovery
One and a half years into the COVID-19 crisis, the 2021 World Teachers’ Day will focus on the support teachers need to fully contribute to the recovery process.
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17 September 2021
Matching private sector trainings to the needs of the UNEVOC Network
UNESCO-UNEVOC is collaborating with private companies and development partners to provide trainings for UNEVOC Centres. The ‘matching webinars’ that foster dialogue between companies and TVET institutions are opening up new possibilities for both.
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8 September 2021
International Literacy Day 2021
ILD 2021 explores how literacy can contribute to building a solid foundation for a human-centred recovery, with a special focus on the interplay of literacy and digital skills required by non-literate youth and adults.
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7 September 2021
Launch of the 2021 UNESCO-UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme
The 2021 edition of UNESCO-UNEVOC’s TVET Leadership Programme brings together TVET professionals from around the world and supports them to become effective agents of change in their institutions and beyond.
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15 July 2021
Resilience and creativity: youth’s contributions to the post-pandemic era
On 15 July 2021, World Youth Skills Day was once again celebrated within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still heavily affecting the lives and particularly training and employment perspectives of young people around the globe.
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15 July 2021
Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021
Submit your photos that capture youth skills for the future. Photos should focus on TVET for a sustainable future, preparing for a digitalized world, and skills for inclusive growth.

Deadline for submissions: 16 August 2021
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1 July 2021
Issue #6 of the UNEVOC Quarterly
This issue shares highlights from UNESCO-UNEVOC and the UNEVOC Network for the period April - June 2021.
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29 June 2021
Sustainable development and greening TVET
UNESCO-UNEVOC and UNESCO’s International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) organized a webinar for TVET managers in francophone Africa on sustainable development and greening TVET.
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