Geopolitics

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 ErgÃ¼ner, as an Artist for Peace in recognition of his efforts to promote the universal values of music, his contribution to the protection of musical heritage support for the International Decade of the Rapprochement of Cultures (2013-2022), and his unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Organization. more

UNESCO chief welcomes the liberation of Syria's Palmyra world heritage site

New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday welcomed the liberation of the Palmyra archeolog ...

Nowruz is an opportunity to bolster UN goal to 'leave no one behind' on road to sustainable future – Ban

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS):On the first year of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations celebrates Nowruz, â€œan ancient tradition with modern releva ...

UNESCO chief hails poetry as an 'expansion of our common humanity' on World Day

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS):By paying tribute to the men and women whose only instrument is free speech, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organ ...

Twice as many girls as boys will never start school – UNESCO report

New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Almost 16 million girls between the ages six and 11 will never get the chance to learn to read or write in primary school compared to about eight mil ...

UNESCO voices alarm at reported killing of Iraqi journalists by extremists

New York, Jul 31 (JEN): The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voiced deep concern on Thursday over the reported killing of two ...

UNESCO lauds reopening of National Museum in Baghdad

New York, Mar 3 (JEN): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has congratulated Iraqi authorities for the 12-year effort to re-open the Baghdad Museum, ...

UNESCO chief denounces murder of Somali radio journalist

New York, Nov 26 (JEN): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom has deplored the murder of Abdirisak Ali Abdi, a journalist killed in the town of Galkayo, S ...

At UN conference, education takes centre-stage in planning for a sustainable future

New York, Nov 11 (JEN) The role education can play in preparing the world's youth for a sustainable future is becoming increasingly relevant, particularly as the planet is set to face growin ...

In Iraq, UNESCO chief says education, culture key to country’s future peace and stability

New York, Nov 4 (JEN) The future of Iraq hinges on the education of its youth and the preservation of its cultural heritage, the head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultur ...