Winners of the 2018 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize to A Canadian filmmaker & the Kenyan NGO

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France - 3rd May 2020

Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

At a time when we are mired in worry and uncertainty because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic....

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France - 3rd May 2020

World Press Freedom Day

3 May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day ...

News Webinar, France, Paris - 27th April 2020

Mme France Marquet SAF Representative to UNESCO attended webinar on Inclusion in the time of COVID-19

The second edition of the UNESCO webinar series aims to exchange experiences and expertise on the measures to address the COVID-19 crisis

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France - 5th April 2020

UNESCO extendes the nomiominations for the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence 2020

UNESCO invites governmental and non-governmental entities, civil society actors and individuals active in strengthening foundations for peace and tolerance to propose candidates for the 2020 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence. Extension of deadline for submissions: 31 May 2020 at midnight CET.

News UNESCO Headquaters - 17th February 2020
News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France - 16th February 2020

Mme France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended 13th session of Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention...

The Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions met at UNESCO Headquarters from 11 to 14 February 2020 in Room II...

News Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 13th February 2020

2020 Youth & Oceans Conference

The 2020 Youth & Ocean Conference, organized by the World Youth Organization, will provide an opportunity for young people from around the globe to discuss..

News UMISARC, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India - 11th February 2020

Mr. Eric Falt, Director & UNESCO Representative delivered special lecture on the Futures of Education at Pondicherry University

Mr Eric Falt, Director and UNESCO Representative to Bhutan, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka addressed a special lecture at the Centre for South Asian Studies-UMISARC, Pondicherry University on “The Futures of Education” on February 7 2020...

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France - 7th February 2020

UNESCO seeks nominations for the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence 2020

The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural and communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence....

News UNESCO Headquaters, Paris - 27th January 2020

Call for proposals: World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

UNESCO invites interested organizations and individuals to submit their proposals to set up booths and organize...