SUDAN

In Sudan, where conflict and displacement have profoundly affected communities, safeguarding this living heritage is essential to preserving cultural identity, maintaining connections between generations and supporting recovery. To advance these …

In August 2025, heavy rainfall triggered a devastating landslide in Tarsin village in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur, western Sudan. According to available assessment data, the disaster killed approximately …

In September 2026, UNESCO organized a training on rapid damage and risk assessments for 72 participants from 15 cultural heritage institutions. The training was implemented by UNESCO in collaboration with …

UNESCO, in partnership with the Sudanese National Commission for Education, Science and Culture (NATCOM) and the Federal Ministry of Education, convened a High-Level Meeting on the Price of Inaction Study in Omdurman, …

The workshop brought together more than 25 education experts and representatives from government institutions, development partners, and specialized organizations to strengthen the quality, relevance, and recognition of alternative learning in …

The workshop brought together more than 25 education experts and representatives from government institutions, development partners, and specialized organizations to strengthen the quality, relevance, and recognition of alternative learning in …

The national consultation workshop was inaugurated by H.E. Dr. Al-Tahami Al-Zain Hajar, Minister of Education, Mr Junaid Sorosh-Wali, UNESCO Representative to Sudan; Dr Aiman Badri, Head of the Education Sector …

As Sudan continues to navigate the challenges of conflict, displacement, and social division, the power of words has never been more important. Every conversation, every post, and every piece of …

On the occasion of International Museum Day, celebrated annually on 18 May, UNESCO joins the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and museum professionals around the world in recognising the essential …

NEW YORK/PORT SUDAN, 15 May 2026 – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today that nearly 19.5 million people – two out of …