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UNESCO supports response and recovery planning in Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah

UNESCO is pursuing an integrated recovery plan aligned with Sri Lanka’s national priorities in response to Cyclone Ditwah ...
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Teachers in Tabasco, Mexico, collaborate with UNESCO to protect educational communities and mitigate disaster risks in coastal areas

Coastal areas are more likely to experience the intensification of natural phenomena associated with the ocean and its ...
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How UNESCO Qualifications Passport holders build mutual support in Uganda and Zambia

The UNESCO Qualifications Passport (UQP) continues to expand recognition pathways for refugees and displaced learners to pursue further studies, training and employment. Yet, beyond fair assessment of ...
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UNESCO Peru held the “Workshop on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage” in Huayllabamba, Cusco.

On November 28 and 29, the “Workshop on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage” took place in the district of Huayllabamba, Cusco, as part of the implementation of the project “Atlas Internacional ...
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2025 IYF | Voices from Youth：Different Voices, Shared Passion

2025 IYF brought together young people from 45 countries, who overcame barriers, shared their cultural stories, forged deep friendships amid the collision of ideas, and realized the power of ...
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Climate change and sustainability in science and social science primary school curricula

In this study of over 830 Grade 3 and Grade 6 science and social science curricula from 88 countries worldwide, it was found that 548 (66 per cent) mentioned environment, sustainability and climate ...
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Sarawja of Moquegua Inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

More than a festivity, Sarawja is a living expression of identity and social cohesion that continues to be passed down from generation to generation. During the session, the Intergovernmental ...
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Voices of the Amazon: Systematization of Participatory Consultations on Secondary Education in Ucayali and Loreto

UNESCO, in partnership with Porticus Foundation and with technical support from Triple Line, has been developing since 2024 a participatory co-design process to build an educational proposal for ...
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What you need to know about mainstreaming the General History of Africa into education systems

Education is one of the most powerful tools to advance peace and justice, promote human dignity, and foster global citizenship. Yet, for too long, learners, in Africa and around the world, have ...
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UNESCO supports the recovery of cultural heritage in eastern Cuba after Hurricane Melissa

With the support of UNESCO’s Heritage Emergency Fund, an assessment and documentation of damage to heritage sites in Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo was carried out following Hurricane Melissa in ...
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The quest for fresh groundwater. A sustainable solution for Vis Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark

Nestled in the Adriatic Sea, along Croatia’s coast, the Vis Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark is considered one of the Mediterranean’s last paradise oases. Yet, Biševo, one of its islands, faces a ...
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UNESCO equips CSOs, NGO and academic leaders in South Africa to better address online harms

From 13 November to 2 December 2025, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) and the Social Media 4 Peace South Africa (SM4P) coalition, delivered a series ...