Geopolitics
New York, Sep 9 (JEN): Urging governments and partners to join forces for universal literacy as a key component of “the future we want,” the United Nations is emphasizing that literacy is essential to reach the newly-proposed Sustainable Development Goal on promoting inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all. more
UNESCO chief urges cessation of hostilities at Palmyra world heritage site

New York, May 21 (JEN): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday called on all warring factions in Syria to immediately end host ...

UNESCO chief urges international action as fighting threatens Syria’s iconic Palmyra

New York, May 15 (JEN): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday expressed deep concern over fighting near the Syrian archaeological site of ...

UNESCO chief denounces the murder of Mexican journalist

New York, May 13 (JEN): While stressing the need to end impunity of crimes against media workers, the head of the United Nations agency charged with promoting press freedom urged on Tuesday ...