News and Events
28/9/2022
News | UNESCO launches an open call to civil society for written contributions
At its 15th session in February 2022, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions recognised the fundamental role of civil society in supporting the creation... › Read more
27/9/2022
News | Celebrating partnerships for inclusive and sustainable cultural policies during MONDIACULT 2022
WATCH THE EVENT LIVEAs part of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – MONDIACULT 2022 – the European Commission organizes a side-event on “Partnerships for inclusive and... › Read more
19/9/2022
News | UNESCO’s support for Ukrainian women artists helps them keep their creativity alive
Since the start of the war on 24 February 2022, more than 7.1 million refugees from Ukraine have fled across Europe and many more have been displaced inside their country, among them artists and cultural workers. As... › Read more
23/8/2022
Event | UNESCO SHINES A LIGHT ON AFRICA’S CREATIVE FUTURE
UNESCO continues to shine a light on a Creative Africa by participating in the second edition of FAME Week Africa taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 24-26 August 2022. UNESCO will promote its new report The... › Read more
12/8/2022
News | Digital Transformation of Cultural and Creative Industries in the Republic of Moldova
On 21 July 2022, at the Artcor premises in Chisinau, the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova officially launched the “Digital Transformation of... › Read more
3/8/2022
News | Call for Expressions of Interest Multimedia Communications Support
The Diversity of Cultural Expressions Entity is looking for a qualified and experienced communications company[1] to support in content gathering and content production for UNESCO’s International Fund for... › Read more
22/7/2022
News | UNESCO launches global consultation on the 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist
Artists and cultural professionals are at the very heart of the cultural and creative industries. They innovate, challenge norms, inspire and entertain through their creative expressions, which are essential for... › Read more
12/7/2022
Event | Digital Transformation of Cultural and Creative Industries in the Republic of Moldova - Official launch
On 21 July, the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, in cooperation with Artcor, will hold a kick-off meeting for the official launch of the “... › Read more
6/7/2022
News | Call for Expression of Interest for a National Expert (The Seychelles)
Call for Expression of Interest for a National Expert (The Seychelles)Technical assistance for the protection and promotion of the status of the artist and cultural professionalsDeadline: 5 August 2022 (Extended) The... › Read more
28/6/2022
News | UNESCO showcases impact of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity and appeals for urgent funding
To mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development and in the presence of Sir David Khalili, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and Chairperson of the Khalili Foundation, UNESCO held a special event on 20... › Read more
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
5/6/2022
News | Zimbabwe launches a five-year Music Strategy to boost the sector as a main driver of economic growth
On June 1, 2022, the UNESCO office in Harare together with Zimbabwe’s Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, celebrated the launch of a five-year music strategy that aims to transform the music... › 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
