New UNESCO data shows 68 journalists were killed in 2024
Dec 13, 2024, at 09:04 am
For the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty, as per new data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Nov 29, 2024, at 02:37 pm
In an age when social media dominates global information sharing, an alarming two-thirds of digital content creators are publishing unverified information to millions of followers, a landmark survey by UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO revealed on Wednesday.
Eighty-five per cent of journalist killings go unpunished, reveals UNESCO report
Nov 04, 2024, at 01:50 am
Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the cases did not make it to court, according to a report by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:29 am
Dara Shikoh Foundation has written a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over the alleged destruction of a wall of heritage site 'Sharda Peeth', a Hindu temple, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
United States commits to rejoin UN cultural agency
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:21 pm
New York: The head of the UN’s cultural agency UNESCO announced on Monday that the United States has decided to rejoin the organization next month, after having stopped all funding in 2011, and announced its complete withdrawal from the agency, which also champions education and science, almost six years ago.
Killings of journalists up 50 per cent in 2022: UNESCO
Jan 18, 2023, at 07:15 pm
New York: The number of journalists killed worldwide significantly increased in 2022, following a decline over the previous three years, according to the United Nations’ culture agency (UNESCO).
‘Decisive steps’ needed to keep boys in school – UNESCO report
Apr 08, 2022, at 09:51 pm
New York: Although girls have more difficulty accessing education and make up most out-of-school children at the primary level, challenges facing boys are increasing at later stages, according to a report published on Wednesday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
55 journalists killed in 2021, impunity ‘alarmingly widespread’ – UNESCO
Jan 07, 2022, at 05:11 pm
New York: Fifty-five journalists and media professionals were killed last year, latest UN data showed on Thursday, with nearly nine in 10 killings since 2006 still unresolved.
UNESCO world heritage site Minaret of Jam is now on brink of collapsing: Afghan Officials
Nov 22, 2021, at 05:01 am
Kabul: The Taliban government of Afghanistan has said the Minaret of Jam, which is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-declared world heritage site, is on the brink of collapse, media reports said.
62 journalists killed in 2020, just for doing their jobs: UNESCO
Nov 02, 2021, at 11:23 pm
New York: In 2020 alone, according to UN cultural agency UNESCO, which works to protect media workers, 62 journalists were killed just for doing their jobs. Between 2006 and 2020, over 1,200 professionals lost their lives the same way. In nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished.
UNESCO hails return of looted ancient Gilgamesh tablet to Iraq
Sep 21, 2021, at 06:25 pm
New York: The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet - one of the oldest surviving literary works in history - is to be returned to Iraq by the United States later this week, the UN agency for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO), said on Monday.
Journalism under fire: UNESCO raises alarm over surge of attacks on media workers covering protests
Sep 15, 2020, at 02:38 pm
New York: Clampdowns on the media have increased sharply in 2020, the UN cultural agency said on Monday, highlighting 21 protests around the world this year in which State security forces have violated journalists’ rights.
UNESCO launches Beirut recovery fund for culture, heritage and education
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:16 pm
New York: To support the rehabilitation of schools, historic heritage buildings, museums and the creative economy, which suffered extensive damage in the deadly explosions that shook Beirut earlier this month, the head of the UN cultural agency on Thursday launched an international fund-raising appeal.
Quality education an ‘essential pillar’ of a better future, says UN chief
Nov 13, 2019, at 09:08 am
New York/IBNS: Education is an “essential pillar” to achieving the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN chief António Guterres told an audience on Tuesday at the Paris headquarters of UNESCO, the UN Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization, ahead of the agency’s General Conference.
UNESCO food and culture forum dishes up fresh serving of SDGs
Sep 14, 2019, at 09:48 am
New York: Strengthening cultural heritage and culture-related food practices boosts social inclusion, economic development and well-being, the UN’s deputy culture chief told participants at the UNESCO agency’s World Forum on the matter, on Friday.
UNESCO experts ready to assist reconstruction of iconic Notre Dame, following devastating blaze
Apr 17, 2019, at 09:12 am
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Two-thirds of the largely medieval roof of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris have “gone” after the devastating fire in Paris on Monday evening, but UN cultural experts are standing by to offer help where it is needed in rebuilding the iconic structure.
UNESCO offers to send mission to Paris to assess Notre Dame damage in fire
Apr 16, 2019, at 07:53 pm
Paris, Apr 16 (Sputnik): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is prepared to dispatch an emergency expert mission to Paris to assess the damage suffered by the monumental Gothic cathedral Notre Dame in Paris as a result of a severe fire, the agency's director-general, Audrey Azoulay, said on Tuesday.
UNESCO lists wrestling, reggae and raiho-shin rituals as global treasures to be preserved
Nov 30, 2018, at 08:21 am
New York, Nov 30 (IBNS): From Jamaican reggae to Georgian wrestling and Japanese rituals, the UN cultural agency, UNESCO, added six new elements to its list of "intangible heritage" for the world to treasure on Thursday, further improving the visibility of often little-known and understood arts traditions.
Killing of journalists ‘outrageous’ and should not be ‘new normal’
Nov 02, 2018, at 09:00 am
New York, Nov 2 (IBNS): The killing of journalists around the world for doing their job is “outrageous” and should not become the “new normal” according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Killing and rape of Bulgarian investigative reporter is an ‘outrage’ - UNESCO chief
Oct 10, 2018, at 09:31 am
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has condemned the “brutal” killing of investigative reporter Victoria Marinova, whose body was found on Saturday in the Bulgarian city of Ruse, bearing signs of suffocation and sexual assault.
Aug 24, 2018, at 08:57 am
New York, Aug 24 (IBNS): Remembering slave trade offers chance to raise awareness, ‘oppose all forms of modern slavery’ – UNESCO
With message for freedom, jazz beat heard around the world – UNESCO
May 01, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Jazz speaks to people from all linguistic, political and economic backgrounds, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said Monday, praising the art form for its ability to promote peace, diversity, and respect for human dignity.
UNESCO condemns killing of rangers protecting mountain gorillas at renowned DR Congo wildlife park
Apr 12, 2018, at 01:54 pm
New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The lives of six guards and their driver were taken Monday during an attack on the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation in the Virunga Park, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – drawing condemnation from the UN agency.
Both radio and sports can help people achieve their potential, says UN on World Radio Day
Feb 14, 2018, at 02:16 pm
New York, Feb 14 (JEN): In an era of dramatic advances in communications, radio retains its power to entertain, educate, inform and inspire, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said, marking World Radio Day with a call to celebrate both radio and sports as ways of helping people achieve their potential.
UNESCO chief 'deeply regrets Israel's decision to withdraw from agency
Dec 30, 2017, at 09:45 am
New York, Dec 30(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voiced “deep regret” on Thursday over Israel's decision to withdraw from the agency.
Israel to formally announce withdrawal from UNESCO, Guatemala shifts embassy to Jerusalem
Dec 26, 2017, at 01:22 am
Jerusalem, Dec 25 (IBNS): In a major development after UN General Assembly recently rejected the US declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Jewish state has decided to formally announce its exit from UNESCO.
Don't just blame teachers when system is at fault, says UNESCO
Oct 25, 2017, at 03:56 am
New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Blaming just the teacher or the school for systemic educational problems can have serious negative side effects, warns a new report from the United Nations educational agency.
UNESCO chief calls for probe into killing of Honduran video journalist in Mexico
Jul 19, 2017, at 10:05 am
New York, July 19(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Tuesday called for an investigation into the recent murder of a Honduran journalist in Mexico.
New sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list
Jul 13, 2017, at 01:23 pm
New York, July 13(Just Earth News): The World Heritage Committee wrapped its 41st session on Wednesday having inscribed 21 new sites on the United Nations cultural wing’s World Heritage List – locations ranging from the site of iconic ancient ruins in south-western Turkey to a district of stunning mountains and mirror lakes in England.
UNESCO chief deplores destruction of iconic mosque and minaret in Iraq's Mosul
Jun 23, 2017, at 09:51 pm
New York, June 23 (JEN): The head of the United Nations cultural agency on Thursday deplored the destruction of historic religious architecture in Iraq's Mosul city by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) fighters.