South-East Europe is a region of remarkable cultural diversity and rich historical significance. From ancient traditions to vibrant modern expressions, the many cultures of this region are a testament to …
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Economy & Development
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Economy & Development
UNESCO and UWI Support Women Scientists Through WISE Initiative
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI), on 28 January 2026 awarded certificates to twenty graduate level women scientists at a …
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Global Affairs
UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany paid his first official visit to Brussels to reaffirm the strategic importance of the EU–UNESCO partnership
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauBrussels: a first visit, a shared conviction During his first visit to the European Commission’s headquarters on 26 January, the Director-General held three bilateral meetings with Commissioners whose portfolios sit …
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Education & Innovation
New UNESCO report reveals a gap in youth participation in education decision-making
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe report Lead with youth released by the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, in partnership with the UN Youth Office, is a response to the 2022 Youth Declaration of the Transforming Education Summit. It provides …
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Education & Innovation
Youth voices call for ocean action as UNESCO marks International Day of Education in Bangkok
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauYouth leaders, private-sector partners, and city officials called on young people to take action to protect the ocean at a UNESCO-led event marking the International Day of Education, held at …
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Global Affairs
The Republic of Moldova accedes to the Second Protocol of the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOn 16 January 2026, the Republic of Moldova deposited with the Director-General its instrument of accession to the Second Protocol to the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property …
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Education & Innovation
Young people must be ‘truly involved’ in transforming education
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauYet stark inequalities remain — in the poorest countries, 36 per cent of children and youth are out of school compared to just 3 per cent in the richest — …
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Education & Innovation
Cambodia Launches Internet Universality Recommendations at First National Internet Governance Forum, Translating Evidence into Action
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauCambodia marked a milestone in digital governance with its first Internet Governance Forum, launching Internet Universality recommendations to advance inclusive, rights-based digital transformation. Phnom Penh, 6 December 2025 — Cambodia marked …
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Economy & Development
Make It. Own It. Scale It. A UNESCO Digital Creativity Lab workshop at Bangkok Design Week 2026
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThailand’s creative economy is expanding rapidly, driven by digital technologies such as extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). These tools are opening new pathways for creators …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO Dhaka brings together digital platforms, civil society to strengthen electoral information integrity
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming national elections scheduled for February 2026, UNESCO Dhaka has convened representatives from digital platforms, civil society organisations (CSOs), and media development and fact-checking bodies …