#LivingHeritage is...
Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants
UNESCO pays tribute to journalists killed in the line of duty
UNESCO figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years.
The Observatory of Killed Journalists provides updated information on the killing of journalists since 1993.
Race to the Top
Putting racial equity and justice at the forefront of development agendas
The third edition of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, from 29 November to 1 December 2023.
This edition will focus on the importance of placing race at the center of developing and implementing strategies for socioeconomic development. Government officials, including ministers, policymakers, practitioners, academics and members of civil society and artistic communities, will be invited to discuss effective strategies to address systemic racism.
Youth Forum
The UNESCO Youth Forum, provides youth with a space to engage in discussion and debate, and to share their recommendations and solutions with Member States during UNESCO's General Conference.
This year's Youth Forum focuses on the social impact of climate change and the need to achieve an equitable climate transition.
The K-pop group SEVENTEEN took part in a special session during the Youth Forum at the Organization's Headquarters in Paris.
Training Judicial Operators
The judiciary plays an essential role in the protection of freedom of expression, freedom of press and access to information. It can, in particular, ensure the safety of journalists, in terms of prevention, protection against, and prosecution of crimes and attacks against journalists.
Since 2013, UNESCO’s Judges’ Initiative has raised the capacities of judicial actors on international and regional standards on freedom of expression, access to information and the safety of journalists in over 150 countries around the world.
#SharingHumanity is advancing technology to serve everyone
#SharingHumanity calls for open science and the free flow of ideas. How do we promote ethical and equitable access to technology and science?
The answer is by #SharingHumanity.
Thank you Felipe Neto for joining our mission to share the solutions that can lead to a brighter future for all.
The answer is by #SharingHumanity. Thank you, Felipe Neto, for joining our mission to share the solutions that can lead to a brighter future for all.
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#SharingHumanity is working together to build inclusive societies
Sharing knowledge about diverse cultures fosters understanding and tolerance, ultimately creating inclusive societies.
Special thanks to Forest Whitaker, UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, for joining the share and being an extraordinary force for positive change in our world. #SharingHumanity
Special thanks to Forest Whitaker, UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, for joining the share and being an extraordinary force for positive change in our world. #SharingHumanity
#SharingHumanity is promoting cultural heritage and diversity
Our unique and diverse cultures enrich our lives, helping us to build resilient, innovative and inclusive communities.
UNESCO’s priority is to preserve, promote and share these aspects of humanity. We seek to celebrate our shared heritage, because culture is a global public good.
UNESCO’s priority is to preserve, promote and share these aspects of humanity. We seek to celebrate our shared heritage, because culture is a global public good.
We would like to extend a special thanks to Her Royal Highness Princess Dana Firas, UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador, for participating in our video.
Compartir la humanidad es promover el patrimonio cultural
La diversidad y singularidad de nuestras culturas enriquece nuestras vidas, ayudándonos a construir comunidades resistentes, innovadoras e integradoras. La UNESCO tiene como prioridad preservar, promover y compartir estos aspectos de la humanidad. Tratamos de celebrar nuestro patrimonio común, porque la cultura es un bien público mundial.
Queremos agradecer especialmente a Yalitza Aparicio, Embajadora de Buena Voluntad de la UNESCO, su participación en nuestro video #unesco #yalitzaaparicio #Porunahumanidadcompartida
La UNESCO tiene como prioridad preservar, promover y compartir estos aspectos de la humanidad. Tratamos de celebrar nuestro patrimonio común, porque la cultura es un bien público mundial.
Queremos agradecer especialmente a Yalitza Aparicio, Embajadora de Buena Voluntad de la UNESCO, su participación en nuestro video.
Protecting Biodiversity calls for #SharingHumanity
Embark on a captivating journey where the threads of nature and humanity intertwine, revealing a profound truth: we are not mere spectators but an integral part of the natural world. Discover how UNESCO unravels this extraordinary relationship in their thought-provoking article, inviting us to rediscover our roots and redefine our role in preserving the beauty and balance of our planet. Join us as we explore the profound connection that makes nature an inseparable part of who we are.
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.
The UNESCO Courier introduces the living legacy of the Villa Ocampo
A distinguished woman of letters, Victoria Ocampo was one of the most influential figures in the Argentine cultural milieu of the 20th century. A patron of the arts, she also welcomed into her home, the legendary Villa Ocampo, the greatest artists and thinkers of her time, including the writer Jorge Luis Borges, the composer Igor Stravinsky and the poet and novelist Octavio Paz, among many others.
Discover more about this iconic figure as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of her donation of the Villa Ocampo in a special edition of the UNESCO Courier.
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