Established in 1951, UNESCO Regional Office in Jakarta covers Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste. It works to advance and promote science, quality education, mutual understanding and cultural dialogue, communication and information, towards inclusive knowledge societies.  It promotes international cooperation, partnerships, and knowledge sharing, fostering innovative collaborative solutions towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the region. 

Highlights

74 new entries on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
UNESCO names 16 new Global Geoparks
UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy: Advancing digital skills in the Philippines and Beyond
Call for Entries: 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Utilizing Accountability for Gender Equality in Education (AGEE) framework in Indonesia
Launch of the 2023 UNESCO GEM Report in Southeast Asia

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