Tag: Unesco
Brutal killing of Bulgarian reporter ‘attack on press freedom’ – UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has condemned the “brutal” killing of investigative reporter Victoria Marinova, declaring…
UNESCO reiterates need to document Africa’s cultural heritage
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation UNESCO, has reiterated the need to document cultural heritage in Africa, for prosperity.
Russia calls for removal of political issues from UNESCO agenda
Russian Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Alexander Kuznetsov on Tuesday called on the organisation to remove politicised issues, which must be…
German theatres considered for UNESCO cultural heritage listing
The German government has filed an application to have the country’s theatres and orchestras added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible…
UNESCO partners Nigerian Govt to launch Global Monitoring Report on education
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), says it will launch the 2017/2018 Global Monitoring Report in partnership…
UNESCO seeks digital documentation to help preserve, restore culture
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Wednesday said digitally documenting the heritage and culture of Africa…
UNESCO partners Lagos Govt to train 4,000 youths on ICT skills
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it is partnering with the Lagos State Government to train…
Lake Chad: UNESCO to train 300 experts to implement project
UNESCO says it will train 300 scientists, decision makers and community leaders in techniques of water resources management for the…
UNESCO restates commitment to safeguard Lake Chad
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Friday restated its commitment to safeguarding Lake Chad and promoting the…
U.S. withdrawal from funding UNESCO will adversely affect projects in Nigeria
The withdrawal of the U.S. as a financier of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2018…
UNESCO promises continue support for Nigeria’s education system
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday reassured Nigeria and other member states of its commitment…
Israel to withdraw from UNESCO
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his country will withdraw from the UN cultural agency UNESCO. Netanyahu…
Federal Government requests creation of UNESCO Youth Commission
Federal Government has requested the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to pass a resolution to create Commission for…
China to continue cooperation with UNESCO
China would continue to actively participate in and support the work of UNESCO, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
Israel to join US in pulling out of UNESCO
Israel has said it will join the US in pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation Unesco, after US officials…