After the U.S., Israel Withdraws from UNESCO
The Israeli Government has officially notified the Israel’s withdrawal from UNESCO effective on 31 December 2018. “I regret this deeply, as it is my conviction that it is inside UNESCO…
Finland Extends Support to UNESCO Education Programme
Finland renewed its support Wednesday to UNESCO’s flagship Capacity Development for Education programme (CapED) as well as to the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) with the signing…
What Is the Role of NGOs to Control Climate Change?
On 7 December 2017, UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay opened the 8th International Forum of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO, alongside Philippe Beaussant, Chair of the NGO-UNESCO Liaison…
How to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Between 2012 and 2016, 530 journalists were killed, an average of two deaths per week. Due to continued conflict and instability, killings in parts of the Arab region remain very…
Audrey Azoulay Appointed as Director-General of UNESCO
The General Conference of UNESCO has appointed Audrey Azoulay (France) to the post of Director-General of the Organization. Ms Azoulay was nominated on 13 October to take the place of…
Young Change-Makers to Attend UNESCO Youth Forum
Former child soldiers, young refugees, social entrepreneurs and environmental activists are all set to come together at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris from 25 to 26 October 2017 for the 10th…