UNESCO launches first-ever policy guide on Holocaust education and genocide prevention

Apr 25, 2017, at 12:57 pm

New York, Apr 25(Just Earth News): The United Nations educational and cultural agency has launched a first-ever policy guide for education on the Holocaust and, more broadly, genocide and mass atrocities.

UNESCO to host international conference on Great migratory movements in history: the case Asia Minor

Nov 29, 2016, at 03:32 am

Paris, Nov 28 (IBNS): UNESCO will host an international conference on 'Great Migrations in Ancient Asia Minor: Circulation, Exchange and Social Transformation' at its Headquarters in Paris, from Nov 29 to 30.

UNESCO chief deplores killing of television journalist in Afghanistan

Nov 09, 2016, at 04:49 am

New York, Nov 8 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today spoke out against the murder of a broadcast journalist in Afghanistan's Helmand province on 4 November.

‘It’s your story – don’t lose it,’ UNESCO says marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

Oct 28, 2016, at 04:26 am

New York, Oct 27 (Just Earth News): Archives are humanity’s collective memory bank, maintained in many public and private organizations, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Thursday, urging all public and private entities as well as relevant professionals to take urgent action to safeguard audiovisual works and records ‘as an integral part of our shared heritage.”

UNESCO chief condemns killing of Mexican community radio host

Sep 28, 2016, at 12:20 pm

New York, Sept 28 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Tuesday expressed indignation at the killing of community radio host Agustin Pavia Pavia in the Mexican state of Oaxaca on 13 September.

UNESCO chief condemns murder of Jordanian writer

Sep 27, 2016, at 02:06 pm

New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Monday expressed indignation at the killing of Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar.

UNESCO unveils video on comprehensive sexuality education for young people

Sep 27, 2016, at 02:05 pm

New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): The United Nations cultural agency on Monday released a new video that outlines how comprehensive sexuality education helps young people develop the knowledge and skills to make conscious, healthy and responsible choices about relationships and sexuality.

UNESCO marks Literacy Day with anniversary event on literacy's power to realise global goals

Sep 09, 2016, at 01:53 pm

New York, Sept 9 (Just Earth News): The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday kicked off a two-day event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day with a reminder of literacy's power to realise the goals of the new global agenda.

UNESCO study informs policymakers on benefits of adult learning and education

Sep 09, 2016, at 04:08 am

New York, Sept 8 (Just Earth News): Adult learning and education can improve health and well-being, employment opportunities and develop local communities, according to a new report from the United Nations culture and education agency.

UNESCO chief condemns deaths of media workers in Brazil and Iraq

Aug 31, 2016, at 01:53 pm

New York, Aug 31 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has spoken out against the murder of two media workers – Mauricio Campos Rosa, a journalist and newspaper owner in Brazil, and Ali Ghani, a broadcast technician in Iraq.

UNESCO’s head condemns killing of Indian paper’s bureau chief

Aug 30, 2016, at 01:36 pm

New York, Aug 30 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Monday condemned the murder of a bureau chief of a domestic daily newspaper in India.

UNESCO chief condemns killing of journalist in Brazil

Aug 27, 2016, at 04:34 am

New York, Aug 26 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has condemned the killing of João Miranda do Carmo, an online journalist in Brazil, and called for an investigation into the incident.

'All of humanity is part of this story,' UNESCO says on Day to remember slavery and its abolition

Aug 24, 2016, at 03:51 am

New York, Aug 23 (Just Earth News): The courage of the men and women who in August 1791 revolted against slavery in Haiti “has created obligations for us,” the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on the day set aside for remembrance of that rebellion, noting that “all of humanity is part of this story” and efforts to teach the history of the slave trade will help build a better world.

UNESCO chief denounces killing of Iraqi journalist

Aug 19, 2016, at 04:18 am

New York, Aug 18 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Thursday condemned the killing of a Kurdistan TV cameraman on 14 August, the second such murder in Iraq in a week, urging measures to improve the safety of journalists in the country.

Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal’s quake-damaged museums re-open

Aug 11, 2016, at 12:41 pm

New York, Aug 11 (Just Earth News): More than a year since the devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May 2015, through the combined work of the United Nations cultural agency and its partners, some of the country’s notable museums and institutions, including the National Museum, and the National Art Gallery are once again open and visitors are coming back to enjoy their rich collections.

UNESCO chief 'denounces' terrorist attack that killed dozens in Pakistan

Aug 11, 2016, at 03:49 am

New York, Aug 10 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom denounced the recent terrorist attack that killed at least 70 people, including two journalists, in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Baluchistan province.

UNESCO explores ways to apply World Heritage Convention to ‘wonders’ of open ocean

Aug 04, 2016, at 01:21 pm

New York, Aug 4 (Just Earth News): A United Nations-backed report launched on Wednesday explores the different ways the international treaty governing the inscription of world heritage sites may one day apply to sunken coral islands, floating rainforests, or giant undersea volcanoes, none of which can be considered for listing because they are in the seas outside of any national jurisdiction.

UNESCO chief condemns killing of journalist in Ukraine

Jul 23, 2016, at 03:49 am

New York, July 22 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Friday denounced the killing of award-winning journalist Pavel Sheremet and urged the authorities to bring those responsible for the crime to justice.

UN cultural agency inscribes four new sites on World Heritage List

Jul 18, 2016, at 03:35 am

New York, July 17 (Just Earth News): The United Nations cultural agency on Sunday inscribed new sites in Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil and India, as well as architectural property spread over seven countries, on its World Heritage List.

UNESCO adds four new sites to World Heritage List

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:18 am

New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): From rock art to an ancient water management system, the United Nations cultural agency on Friday inscribed four new sites in China, India, Iran and Micronesia on its World Heritage List.

UNESCO deplores damage to Aleppo National Museum; warns five Heritage Sites in Libya are in danger

Jul 15, 2016, at 12:06 pm

New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations cultural agency on Thursday deplored the recent shelling at the National Museum of Aleppo, located on the edge of the war-torn ancient city in northern Syria, calling once again for the destruction of cultural property to stop.

UNESCO names Turkish musician Kudsi Ergüner as agency’s Artist for Peace

Jul 12, 2016, at 04:47 am

New York, July 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations cultural agency, has appointed musician Kudsi Ergüner, as an Artist for Peace in recognition of his efforts to promote the universal values of music, his contribution to the protection of musical heritage support for the International Decade of the Rapprochement of Cultures (2013-2022), and his unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Organization.

Two UN agencies team up to protect cultural heritage with geo-spatial technologies

Jul 02, 2016, at 04:37 am

New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): Two United Nations agencies have signed an agreement to protect cultural and natural heritage sites by using the latest geo-spatial technologies, including a satellite imaging system.

Condemning death of Syrian journalist, UNESCO head highlights protection of civilians in conflicts

Jul 01, 2016, at 04:40 am

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending the freedom of the media on Thursday denounced the death of Syrian photojournalist, Khalid Al Issa, who was killed after a homemade bomb detonated in his building.

UNESCO chief condemns killing of two journalists in Guatemala

Jun 30, 2016, at 04:36 am

New York, June 29 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom On Wednesday urged investigations into the killing of two broadcast journalists in Guatemala.

UNESCO chief condemns killing of journalist in Texas

Jun 23, 2016, at 04:29 am

New York, June 22 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Wednesday called for an investigation into the killing of Jacinto Hernández Torres, also known as Jay Torres, a Spanish-language journalist in Texas.

UNESCO and ICC join forces to end impunity for destruction of cultural heritage

Jun 15, 2016, at 03:35 am

New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The United Nations cultural agency and International Criminal Court (ICC) are working together in the fight against impunity for deliberate destruction of cultural heritage, which could constitute a war crime.

UNESCO chief denounces killing of journalists in Somalia and Afghanistan

Jun 09, 2016, at 02:09 pm

New York, June 9 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom on Wednesday condemned the killings of a broadcast journalist in Somalia and a photojournalist and his interpreter in Afghanistan, who all lost their lives last Sunday.

UNESCO welcomes Azerbaijan’s decision to free investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova

May 26, 2016, at 01:55 pm

New York, May 26 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has welcomed Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court decision to free an award-winning investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova.

On international day, UN spotlights history and power of jazz in building peace

May 01, 2016, at 12:33 pm

New York, May 1 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Jazz is a universal message of peace that harmonizes rhythm and meaning, carries values significant for every woman and man, and provides unique opportunities for mutual understanding, the top United Nations cultural official said on Saturday, as music enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Jazz Day.