UNESCO

A man and a woman.

Following in Pelé’s footsteps, Vinícius Junior appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

UNESCOEmpowering Youth: Vinícius Junior's Commitment to Education Equality and Social Justice.

A resident walks past Djingareyber Mosque in Timbuktu, Mali.

UNESCO urges caution over fraudulent African artefacts, sold in its name

Old Towns of Djenné, Mali. Photo: © UNESCO/Francesco Bandarin

Mali site added to List of World Heritage in Danger – UNESCO

Une jeune fille pendant la pause. Le gouvernement mongol a introduit plusieurs programmes destinés à améliorer le système educatif, l'education primaire dans les régions rurales particulièrement. Photo: Khasar Sandag/Banque Mondiale

Literacy for all 'must stand at the heart' of new sustainable development agenda – UNESCO chief

Northern Mali’s ‘city of saints’ suffers rebel fury

Destruction of Timbuktu mausoleums is “repugnant,” says UN

African schools keep an eye on the prize

Education Africa

Meeting the target for universal primary education

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Africa Watch

watch appointments

Women in North Africa secure more rights

Gender Equality women

Despite hurdles, notable legal, political and social progress

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Women organize and forge alliances

Gender Equality UNESCO

North African activists reach out to Islamic clerics

Africa aims for a scientific revolution

development NEPAD

More funding needed for research institutes and universities

Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery

Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts

African women battle for equality

Gender Equality women

Some progress 10 years after Beijing, but major challenges remain

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