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🔔 OPPORTUNITY | Are you passionate about #education and ready to lead change? Join the SDG4 #Youth & Student Network, a global community of young leaders and experts shaping the future of education: 🌍 Be the voice of youth in global policy dialogues 📢 Drive campaigns, lead

🔔 OPPORTUNITY | Are you passionate about #education and ready to lead change?

Join the SDG4 #Youth & Student Network, a global community of young leaders and experts shaping the future of education:
🌍 Be the voice of youth in global policy dialogues
📢 Drive campaigns, lead
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H.E President William Ruto officially presided over the closing ceremony of the International Conference on Cultural Heritage and Authenticity in Africa. In his keynote address, H.E President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to championing Africa’s living heritage ; one that

H.E President William Ruto officially presided over the closing ceremony of the International Conference on Cultural Heritage and Authenticity in Africa. 

In his keynote address, H.E President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to championing Africa’s living heritage ; one that
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Joined H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, PhD as he officially presided over the closing ceremony of the International Conference on Heritage Authenticity in Africa, held at the United Nations Complex in Gigiri. This conference was a key turning point for the African Heritage. It will go

Joined H.E. President <a href="/WilliamsRuto/">William Samoei Ruto, PhD</a> as he officially presided over the closing ceremony of the International Conference on Heritage Authenticity in Africa, held at the United Nations Complex in Gigiri.

This conference was a key turning point for the African Heritage. It will go
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“The world must rethink global heritage frameworks to reflect Africa’s living, spiritual, and dynamic cultures.” – H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, PhD at the close of the #AfricanHeritage conference at UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Nairobi. A powerful end to a transformative gathering.

“The world must rethink global heritage frameworks to reflect Africa’s living, spiritual, and dynamic cultures.” – H.E. President <a href="/WilliamsRuto/">William Samoei Ruto, PhD</a> at the close of the #AfricanHeritage conference at <a href="/UNESCO/">UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳</a> Nairobi.

A powerful end to a transformative gathering.
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The International Conference on Cultural Heritage in #Africa concluded in #Nairobi. We were honoured by the presence of #Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto, PhD for the adoption of the Nairobi Document — a milestone for the African #WorldHeritage, a #UNESCO priority of DG Audrey Azoulay

The International Conference on Cultural Heritage in #Africa concluded in #Nairobi. We were honoured by the presence of #Kenya’s President <a href="/WilliamsRuto/">William Samoei Ruto, PhD</a> for the adoption of the Nairobi Document — a milestone for the African #WorldHeritage, a #UNESCO priority of DG <a href="/AAzoulay/">Audrey Azoulay</a>
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On the final day of the International Conference on Cultural Heritage in Africa, President William Ruto honored the event with his presence. The Nairobi Declaration was presented to him, marking a significant milestone. A proud and inspiring moment for the entire UNESCO team! 🇰🇪

On the final day of the International Conference on Cultural Heritage in Africa, President William Ruto honored the event with his presence. The Nairobi Declaration was presented to him, marking a significant milestone. A proud and inspiring moment for the entire UNESCO team! 🇰🇪
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“It began in Africa. Now, Africa is leading the future of World Heritage.”-DG Audrey Azoulay. Hundreds gathered in Nairobi to redefine what authenticity means for African heritage. The results? The Nairobi Document on Heritage Authenticity. Read more here: bit.ly/4iVvOl2

“It began in Africa. Now, Africa is leading the future of World Heritage.”-DG <a href="/AAzoulay/">Audrey Azoulay</a>. 

Hundreds gathered in Nairobi to redefine what authenticity means for African heritage.

The results? The Nairobi Document on Heritage Authenticity. Read more here: bit.ly/4iVvOl2
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🤝 Today, led by Antonia Sodonon, we met with UNESCO Eastern Africa to explore areas of collaboration and build sustainable partnerships. We are working to ensure no one is left behind—advancing #genderequality, education, and empowerment for all. #SDGs #OneUN #DeliverAsOne

🤝 Today, led by <a href="/AntoniaSodonon/">Antonia Sodonon</a>, we met with <a href="/UnescoEast/">UNESCO Eastern Africa</a> to explore areas of collaboration and build sustainable partnerships.

We are working to ensure no one is left behind—advancing #genderequality, education, and empowerment for all. 

#SDGs 
#OneUN 
#DeliverAsOne
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Today in Port-Louis #Mauritius, @UNESCOeast launched a 3-day training on media & information literacy to improve coverage & reporting of environmental issues. 27 journalists from Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Madagascar & Djibouti are taking part in this initiative.

Today in Port-Louis #Mauritius, @UNESCOeast launched a 3-day training on media &amp; information literacy to improve coverage &amp; reporting of environmental issues. 

27 journalists from Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Madagascar &amp; Djibouti are taking part in this initiative.
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Media professionals from #SIDS & #LDCs🇰🇲 🇩🇯 🇲🇬🇲🇺🇸🇨unite in #Mauritius for UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 training on information integrity in climate reporting w/key partners, this initiative fosters #SouthSouthCollaboration for a resilient media ecosystem. #ClimateAction #Disinformation

Media professionals from #SIDS &amp; #LDCs🇰🇲 🇩🇯 🇲🇬🇲🇺🇸🇨unite in #Mauritius for <a href="/UNESCO/">UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳</a> training on information integrity in climate reporting w/key partners, this initiative fosters #SouthSouthCollaboration for a resilient media ecosystem. #ClimateAction #Disinformation
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The 8th Session of #IOCAFRICA concluded in Mombasa, Kenya, bringing together Member States, regional organizations & partners to advance cooperation in ocean science and sustainable ocean governance. The Africa Blue Economy Conference was officially launched during the session.

The 8th Session of #IOCAFRICA concluded in Mombasa, Kenya, bringing together Member States, regional organizations &amp; partners to advance cooperation in ocean science and sustainable ocean governance.

The Africa Blue Economy Conference was officially launched during the session.
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🚨 Last call for nominations! The world needs bold, innovative solutions in education for sustainable development, and your project could be one of them! Apply to the 2025 UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development: unesco.org/en/prizes/educ…

🚨 Last call for nominations!

The world needs bold, innovative solutions in education for sustainable development, and your project could be one of them!

Apply to the 2025 UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development: unesco.org/en/prizes/educ…
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In Madagascar, Jean Victori Tombozafy & Jacqueline Rasoloniaina found new hope through UNESCO’s BIOCOM programme, gaining hands-on skills to build sustainable futures & protect national parks 🔗 Read more- bit.ly/4jnpp2Y

In Madagascar, Jean Victori Tombozafy &amp; Jacqueline Rasoloniaina found new hope through UNESCO’s BIOCOM programme, gaining hands-on skills to build sustainable futures &amp; protect national parks 

🔗 Read more- bit.ly/4jnpp2Y
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UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage 🌍 At the International Conference on Cultural Heritage in Africa, UNESCO brought together voices from across the continent to discuss how we protect and promote it — with young professionals leading the way.

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#Restitution of cultural property is the main topic of the #Africa Week 2025 at #UNESCO HQ, from 19 to 21 May. Exhibitions, film screenings, conferences — an important moment to immerse yourself in Africa’s heritage and creativity. More info: unesco.org/en/weeks/africa

#Restitution of cultural property is the main topic of the #Africa Week 2025 at #UNESCO HQ, from 19 to 21 May. Exhibitions, film screenings, conferences — an important moment to immerse yourself in Africa’s heritage and creativity.

More info: unesco.org/en/weeks/africa
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📣Call for Nominations! UNESCO is now accepting applications for the 2025 International Literacy Prizes Theme: Promoting literacy in a digital era 📅 Deadline: 13 June 2025 Apply now: shorturl.at/3sCl6

📣Call for Nominations!
UNESCO is now accepting applications for the 2025 International Literacy Prizes

Theme: Promoting literacy in a digital era
📅 Deadline: 13 June 2025

Apply now: shorturl.at/3sCl6
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Over 3 days in Nairobi, Kenya, we are bringing together lawyers and media freedom defenders from #Somalia, #Kenya and #Uganda to identify legal threats and advocate for strategic legal reforms to protect journalists. With support from UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, we are mapping national and regional

Over 3 days in Nairobi, Kenya, we are bringing together lawyers and media freedom defenders from #Somalia, #Kenya and #Uganda to identify legal threats and advocate for strategic legal reforms to protect journalists. With support from <a href="/UNESCO/">UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳</a>, we are mapping national and regional
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From May 7–9, 50+ digital rights actors met in Naivasha to tackle online harms & shape a safer digital Kenya. Co-organized by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Internews & KICTANet under #SocialMedia4Peace & #KenSafeSpace, funded by the #EU. To learn more: unesco.org/en/articles/ke… #SocialMediaPeace

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Women make up just 30% of leaders in higher education globally — despite being the majority of teachers worldwide. A new @‌UNESCO report exposes the glass ceiling still barring women from leadership roles in education. More insights: unesco.org/en/articles/ed… #SheLeads

Women make up just 30% of leaders in higher education globally — despite being the majority of teachers worldwide. A new @‌UNESCO report exposes the glass ceiling still barring women from leadership roles in education.

More insights: unesco.org/en/articles/ed…  #SheLeads
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📢 We are hiring! UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa is recruiting a Field Officer for the ALBATROSS Project in the #NaturalSciences Sector 🌍 📍 Morondava, Madagascar 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2025 Apply now: bit.ly/4drFP8B

📢 We are hiring!

UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa is recruiting a Field Officer for the ALBATROSS Project in the #NaturalSciences Sector 🌍

📍 Morondava, Madagascar
🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2025

Apply now: bit.ly/4drFP8B