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Middle East: UNESCO Deploys First Emergency Measures Amid Escalating Violence In the face of escalating violence across the Middle East, @UNESCO is providing emergency support to protect education personnel and institutions, safeguard culture professionals and at-risk heritage, and reinforce the safety of journalists. While discussions with Member States continue to expand and tailor interventions, concrete activities are already underway. Read more: unesco.org/en/articles/mi…

Discover the latest @UNESCO publications in this month’s UNESCO Reads! 📚🌍 Explore new insights on #Education, digital transformation, #CulturalDiversity, scientific cooperation and #SustainableDevelopment. 👉 Subscribe here: mailchi.mp/unesco.org/une…

📣 Applications are still open for UNESCO’s #ICTPrize. The Prize recognises innovative projects using digital technologies and #AI to foster creativity, critical thinking and meaningful learning experiences. 🗓️ Apply before 29 May 2026 🔗 unesco.org/en/articles/un…

From 19 to 22 May, #AfricaWeek 2026 at UNESCO will bring together voices from across the African continent through high-level discussions, youth forums, exhibitions, cinema, literature, fashion and cultural performances. This year’s edition will spotlight key issues shaping Africa’s present and future — from water governance and climate resilience to cultural heritage, digital transformation and youth empowerment. 👉 Full programme: unesco.org/en/articles/af…

The world is on the move for knowledge. The number of students studying abroad has tripled over the past two decades, from 2.1 million in 2000 to nearly 7.3 million in 2023. Yet international mobility still benefits only 3% of students globally. UNESCO’s new Higher Education Global Trends Report highlights why expanding access and inclusion remains essential. 👉 unesco.org/en/articles/nu…

.@UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024. International mobility has tripled over the same period, with nearly 7.3 million students studying abroad, half of them hosted in European and North American countries. Women now outnumber men in higher education but lag behind at doctoral level. Serious geographical inequalities remain with lower enrolment and completion rates in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. Read the full press release: unes.co/t3v2qu

The @UNESCO–#China Funds-in-Trust Phase III project is working with African higher technical education institutions to equip young people with the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. By strengthening links between education and industry, the project supports employment, entrepreneurship, and inclusive digital and green transitions across Africa. unesco.org/en/higher-educ…

In #Gaza, 164 cultural sites have been damaged, threatening collective memory. @UNESCO is working to safeguard heritage and support recovery efforts. Read more: unesco.org/en/articles/un… #ForThePeople

What if history could be experienced as a journey across deserts and seas that once connected the world? Discover how ideas, cultures and knowledge travelled through the Silk Roads, helping shape centuries of cultural exchange. 👉 unesco.org/en/laboratory-…

Creativity thrives when digital skills are accessible to all. 67% in developed countries have essential digital skills — compared to 28% in developing regions. @UNESCO’s Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity calls for inclusive policies & fair opportunities globally. 🔗 unesco.org/en/reshaping-c…

Environmental stewardship is key to driving global action. Established with the support of @‌p_unesco, the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation recognises outstanding contributions to environmental conservation. 👉 Apply before 15 July 2026: unesco.org/en/articles/ap…

Literacy empowers people. It expands capabilities, improves lives and opens pathways to opportunity. @UNESCO supports effective literacy practices and promotes dynamic, literate societies worldwide. Apply for UNESCO’s International Literacy Prizes: unesco.org/en/prizes/lite…

Have you ever visited a museum or a heritage site where people share stories, memories, and experiences? In #AlUla, @UNESCO and @RCU_SA are bringing heritage to life with the Live Museum — a new model turning sites into spaces for dialogue and shared stories. 🎥 Watch how the journey unfolded: unesco.org/en/articles/un…

UNESCO-designated sites provide a haven for more than 20,000 threatened species. From #WorldHeritage sites to #BiosphereReserves and #UNESCOGeoparks, these places protect biodiversity while supporting communities and livelihoods. unes.co/li7bxk #ForNature #ForThePeople

Capture the connections that unite us. 📸 UNESCO invites youth aged 14–25 to join the 2026 Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest and capture “Living Heritage Along the Silk Roads.” Deadline: 30 June 2026 More information: unescosilkroadphotocontest.org/en/participate Copyright: © Yangming Kou / UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads

.@UNESCO expresses deep concern over the medical condition of imprisoned Iranian journalist Narges Mohammadi, UNESCO/Guillermo Cano laureate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and urges authorities to ensure she receives urgent medical care. We call for full respect of her rights, her safety and wellbeing.

#AI is transforming culture — and creators are raising concerns. 79% of creative workers surveyed view AI as a threat, citing copyright violations, income instability & AI-generated content. @UNESCO’s Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report explores policy responses. 🔗 unesco.org/en/reshaping-c…

🌍 @UNESCO is launching the Global Quantum Initiative to strengthen cooperation for more inclusive and responsible quantum technologies. If you work in #QuantumScience, innovation or policy, join us to drive global impact. 👉 unesco.org/en/global-quan… In partnership with @GESDAglobal, @UNUniversity, @IUPAP_physics, @AASciences, @QuantumPortugal Open Quantum Institute, Institut quantique (@USherbrooke).

On this World Portuguese Language Day, we highlight a global language in motion: a language of memory, creativity and cooperation, connecting cultures and reflecting the diversity of human experience. Feliz Dia da Língua Portuguesa! @UNESCOBrasil #DiaMundialDaLínguaPortuguesa