Maxim Dondyuk

In the Face of War, a Year of Action 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

248

cultural sites damaged

3156

educational institutions damaged

Damages and victims

Press Kit

In the face of war, a year of action in Ukraine

2023

As Friday 24 February marks one year since the beginning of the war, UNESCO summarizes its actions in the fields of culture, education, communication and information. This press kit shows the emergency measures deployed by UNESCO, as well as presents the next steps of our work in Ukraine, especially in preparation for the country's recovery.

Odesa inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in the face of threats of destruction

The World Heritage Committee, on Wednesday 25th January, decided to inscribe the Historic Center of the Port City of Odesa (Ukraine) on the World Heritage List.

This decision recognises the outstanding universal value of the site and the duty of all humanity to protect it.

World Heritage in Danger - Odesa Ukraine 2023

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Follow the latest developments of UNESCO's work in Ukraine

UNESCO Kyiv

From 6 to 11 July 2022, a UNESCO mission went to Ukraine to consolidate an initial assessment of the impact of the war on Ukraine’s culture sector, coordinate the Organization’s support in this field with the government authorities and partners, and define priorities for recovery and reconstruction.

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Damaged cultural sites in Ukraine verified by UNESCO

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Japan-UNESCO strategic dialogue 2023: sharing lessons learned on crisis and transition response

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UNESCO supports culture in emergencies through the Heritage Emergency Fund

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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