Geopolitics
Jerusalem: In a major development after UN General Assembly recently rejected the US declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Jewish state has decided to formally announce its exit from UNESCO. more
Don't just blame teachers when system is at fault, says UNESCO

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): Blaming just the teacher or the school for systemic educational problems can have serious negative side effects, warns a new report from the United Nations ...

New sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list

New York, July 13(Just Earth News): The World Heritage Committee wrapped its 41st session on Wednesday having inscribed 21 new sites on the United Nations cultural wing’s World Heritage Li ...

UNESCO launches first-ever policy guide on Holocaust education and genocide prevention

New York, Apr 25(Just Earth News): The United Nations educational and cultural agency has launched a first-ever policy guide for education on the Holocaust and, more broadly, genocide and ma ...

‘It’s your story – don’t lose it,’ UNESCO says marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

New York, Oct 27 (Just Earth News): Archives are humanity’s collective memory bank, maintained in many public and private organizations, the head of the United Nations Educational, Sc ...

On International Day, UN says youth can lead drive to set world on course to a more sustainable future

New York, Aug 12 (Just Earth News): The world's young people – who make up the largest generation of youth in history – can lead a global drive to break the patterns of the pas ...

UNESCO adds four new sites to World Heritage List

New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): From rock art to an ancient water management system, the United Nations cultural agency on Friday inscribed four new sites in China, India, Iran and Micr ...

UNESCO deplores damage to Aleppo National Museum; warns five Heritage Sites in Libya are in danger

New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations cultural agency on Thursday deplored the recent shelling at the National Museum of Aleppo, located on the edge of the war- ...

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

New York, July 14 (Just Earth News): The Committee that establishes the locations that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, has on Wednesday added the Old Towns of Djenné in Mali to ...

UNESCO names Turkish musician Kudsi Ergüner as agency’s Artist for Peace

New York, July 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations cultural agency, has appointed musician Kudsi Ergüner, as an Artist for Peace in recognition of his efforts to promote the universa ...