AI in education: UNESCO advances key competencies for teachers and learners
In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Every year around 27 January, UNESCO pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance that may lead to group-targeted violence. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp on 27 January 1945.
UNESCO strengthens sustainable development and climate change readiness in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been making strides in integrating sustainability into its education system. To ensure that the Zimbabwean education system is safeguarding educational infrastructure and systems from climate shocks, the country, with the help of UNESCO, has started equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to understand and address climate change, sustainability, and disaster risk reduction.
Pharrell Williams named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, appointed the American artist as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Committed to promoting social inclusion, equal opportunity and mutual respect through his various artistic, educational and entrepreneurial initiatives, he thus reaffirms his attachment to UNESCO's values.
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Since wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that peace must be built. UNESCO uses education, science, culture, communication and information to foster mutual understanding and respect for our planet. We work to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind and bring out the best in our shared humanity.
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UNESCO stands on the frontline of international cooperation, in close coordination with sister agencies of the UN System, and as a privileged partner of the Group of 20 (G20). UNESCO shares knowledge, data and expertise to strengthen global coordination in the field of education, the sciences, culture, communication and information, supporting all Member States in the face of current global challenges.
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