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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…

Languages open doors to learning, culture and opportunity. On #Francophonie Day, @UNESCO highlights the importance of multilingual education in building more inclusive and equitable education systems. 🔗 unesco.org/en/days/franco… @OIFrancophonie

#DigitalLearning Day reminds us that we are spending more time in online & digital spaces. To positively drive this trend, UNESCO is supporting 70+ countries in developing digital learning policies & promoting responsible uses of AI in education. Learn more: t.ly/j5wus

📵 More than half of countries now ban phones in schools. A new @UNESCO analysis shows that 114 education systems (58%) have national measures, up from just 24% in 2023. The challenge? Reducing distraction while building digital skills. On #DigitalLearning Day, UNESCO reiterates its call for a human-centred and rights-based use of digital technology in education to benefit all learners. unesco.org/gem-report/en/…

The Global Dialogue on AI Governance is now open for written inputs. Governments, civil society, academia & technical experts — your perspective is needed. 🗓️ Deadline: 30 April 2026, 11:59pm EDT 🔗 Submit: forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPa……

🟠 Global water crisis aggravated by gender inequalities according to new UN Report. Despite decades of progress, inequalities continue to compromise global water security, disproportionally impacting women and girls, who despite of being the main collectors of water, continue to be excluded from water management and leadership roles. This is the conclusion of the United Nations World Water Development Report, published by UNESCO on behalf of @UN_Water. The report reveals that women are responsible for collecting water in over 70% of unserved rural households. Read the full press release: unesco.org/en/articles/gl…

How can we ensure safe and inclusive digital spaces for learning? On #DigitalLearningDay, UNESCO, @UNICEF and ITU are launching the Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms, a roadmap to help countries support public #education online and develop digital commons for learners. 🔗 unesco.org/en/days/digita…

Water is life — and a shared responsibility. Today at @UNESCO, I opened our joint event for the upcoming #WorldGlaciersDay & #WorldWaterDay. In a world facing climate change and growing conflicts, safeguarding water, and ensuring it is never a target, is more urgent than ever. Protecting water means protecting people. #ForThePeople

Expanding access is not enough. Quality education requires coordinated action. @ButiManamela, South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, highlights the importance of building sustainable approaches to education financing. @Education2030UN @G7 #FundEducation

How far have we come in making education accessible to all?📚 Join the launch of @UNESCO’s 2026 @GEMReport on 25 March, 10:00 AM (GMT+1). Discover how countries are advancing towards #SDG4 on #QualityEducation. bit.ly/2026gemreport #YourStoryCounts twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Investing in education is a strategic economic choice. Minister @CaroitEleonore explains why stronger cooperation and more predictable, sustainable financing are essential to strengthen education systems and unlock growth, resilience and opportunity. ▶️ Watch the video. @Education2030UN @G7

Do you really know what the cryosphere is? It plays a fundamental role in the balance of our planet’s systems. Understanding and protecting the cryosphere is essential for our planet’s future. Join us on 18 March to discover the planned actions for the Decade: unesco.org/en/articles/wo…

Heritage managers, don't miss this opportunity! 🌍 Applications are open for the 8th #WorldHeritage Site Managers' Forum in Busan, Republic of Korea. Network with peers, explore participatory approaches and apply by 22 March: whc.unesco.org/en/whsmf26/

🟠 @UNESCO has designated Medellín, #Colombia, as the World Book Capital for 2027! The city saw a 542% rise in bookstores over the past seven decades, leading the country’s national reading index. The designation follows the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee, composed of booksellers, publishers and authors. Read the full press release: unes.co/4lyhh9

Pleased to mark the renewal of the Women@Dior & @UNESCO partnership with Delphine Arnault, CEO of Christian @Dior Couture, to continue empowering young women worldwide through mentorship, education and creativity. When young women lead, societies move forward. #ForThePeople

What happens when young people turn care into action? Especially in times of turmoil, when communities are stretched to their limits? In the #StateOfPalestine, students in the #WestBank, supported by @UNESCO, are turning learning into action, creating safe spaces, fostering cultural identity, and promoting volunteering. #MentalHealth supports more than healing; it strengthens communities, builds resilience, and empowers the next generation, #ForThePeople. More: unesco.org/en/articles/un…

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Listen and discover Episode 3 of the #UNESCO podcast Your Heritage, Your Story, and explore how transboundary #WorldHeritage sites connect peoples, cultures and ecosystems beyond borders. 🎙Listen now: youtube.com/watch?v=MLUnrE…