The Auschwitz nazi death camp has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list for decades. UNESCO has been pivotal in keeping the memory of what happened during the Shoah alive and has just released a new series of guidelines for teachers and journalists.
A House lawmaker's claim that most UNESCO members are atheists is impossible to verify, as the organization does not maintain a public record of its members' religious affiliation. UNESCO's staff rules also explicitly prohibit consideration of religion in employment.
Shelomo Selinger, who endured nine concentration camps, has donated the works ‘Desire for freedom’ and ‘Shoah (Holocaust)’
French-Israeli artist Shelomo Selinger, a survivor of nine Nazi concentration camps, has donated two of his artworks to the United Nations cultural body Unesco. The unveiling of the restored works
The 2024 International Conference of NGOs (ICNGO), held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 16 to 22 December, served as a pivotal moment in fostering global dialogue and collaboration between non-governmental organizations and UNESCO.
Two intangible cultural heritage booths were crowded with tourists eager to participate. Liu Xiaoyan, the inheritor of Beijing Embroidery, showcased exquisite folk handicrafts, while Imperial Kitchen presented beautifully packaged tea gifts that replicated and innovated traditional Chinese culinary culture.
Portuguese Equestrian Art has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Shahbaz Khan Director of UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia. Editor's Note: With Spring Festival recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it increasingly
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - UNESCO, in partnership with K-pop icon and Goodwill Ambassador Seventeen, has launched a global initiative to empower youth. A total of 100 youth-led projects across 70 countries will receive financial grants, mentorship, and training opportunities, thanks to the US$1 million contribution from the renowned music group.
The year 2025 is being celebrated as the seventh International Day of Education with the theme: "AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation."
UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have officially announced the launch of the International Year of Glacier Conservation, marking a pivotal moment in global efforts to protect the vital glaciers that provide fresh water to over 2 billion people worldwide,