UNESCO Gets Ready to Appoint Its Next Director-General
The Chairperson of the Executive Board of UNESCO, Mr. Michael Worbs, has announced the names of the nine candidates received for the post of Director-General of UNESCO. The nominees are…
What Is the State of Journalism in the Fake News Era?
A colloquium at UNESCO on 23 March will examine the impact of transformations reshaping journalism worldwide, including the challenges of audience fragmentation, misinformation, and the concept of ‘fake news‘. ‘Journalism…
UNESCO Invites Applications for the Creative Cities Network
Until 16 June, cities around the world can submit their application to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Created in 2004, the UCCN fosters international cooperation with and between…
How to Safeguard Heritage in Liberated Areas of Iraq
A meeting at UNESCO on 23 and 24 February will bring together Iraqi and international experts to examine the condition of cultural heritage in the liberated areas of Iraq. They…
UNESCO Invites Nominations for Press Freedom Prize
UNESCO invites the governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, as well as international and regional professional non-governmental organizations, active in the field of press freedom, to…
Violent Extremists Attack Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported Friday that the cultural heritage sites are increasingly been attacked by the warring groups in Syria. The UN body said…