35 years of dialogue along the Silk Roads
Master Class against Racism and Discriminations
On 21 March 2023, at 9:30am UNESCO will host a global edition of its Master Class Series against Racism and Discriminations at its Headquarters in Paris.
As previous editions have demonstrated, this has become a privileged space to empower young women and men to become anti-racism champions in their schools and communities. Around the world, graduates of this Series, have designed and implemented their own local projects and inspired their peers to engage in this important cause.
The Bells of Al-Saa’a Convent in Mosul
The story of the bells of Al-Saa’a Convent dates back to 1876 when the bell tower was offered to Iraq by Empress Eugenie of France.
Along the years, it became a powerful symbol for all Mosul’s community members. The structure of the Al-Saa’a Convent was damaged during the occupation of the city by Da’esh and its convent was looted and ransacked. The Convent lost its clock and three bells.
Watch this video and find out how after years of silence the clock and bells returned to Mosul and now echo again in the streets of the city.
Protecting Biodiversity calls for Sharing Humanity
Our Lives depend on biodiversity, and today biodiversity depends on us. To protect, restore and preserve, we must share science, knowledge, best practices and bring out the best of who we are as human beings. This is UNESCO's call for #SharingHumanity.
A luxury product prized in imperial Rome, silk has given its name to routes which, for two millennia, have woven the historical, cultural and mythical dialogue between East and West.
An emblematic UNESCO project launched in 1988, the Silk Roads program has contributed to highlighting the richness of the encounters made along these routes.
The UNESCO Courier is devoting a special edition to the project this year on the occasion of its 35th anniversary celebrations.
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