UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia

How can police and journalists work together to safeguard freedom of expression and public order during elections? This week @UNESCO is bridging the gap with a workshop on how to build trust, strengthen communication, and enhance journalist safety. @SweinEthiopia

@UNESCO_Addis, 7-8 March 2026 joined forces with @fdremoe & Addis Ababa City Government Education Bureau to address all forms of cyberviolence in Education. The workshop recommended strong actions to combat cyberbullying and online sexual in education systems.

Celebrating #MotherLanguageDay, which reminds us that our mother tongues are the guardians of our culture and the mirrors of our identity. Far more than communication- they are us. @ECA_OFFICIAL #Emb.of Bangladesh in Ethiopia

At the High-Level Session on Water Investment, @RBissoonauth showcased how science drives prosperity. thro @UNESCO's Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme & global network of water experts. Turning cooperation into concrete solutions . Hosted by South Africa & @_AfricanUnion

Honored to organise HighLevel Dialogue: Reparations, Memory & Sovereignty: Towards a Common African Position on the Return and Restitution of Cultural Property. @GhanaPresidency @SelmaHaddadi @UNESCO_DG as keynote speakers, advancing justice & Africa’s shared voice. #AUSummit2026

Inspiring meeting led by @UNESCO_DG, Prof. Khaled El-Enany, with @UNESCO_Addis , @UNESCOIICBA . A great moment to reflect on our impact & reaffirm our commitment to advancing education, science, and culture across Africa.

Rich discussions at RoundTable on "Restitution, Cultural Rights and the Right to Memory: From Africa to Latin America.” Restitution of African and Afro-descendant heritage must be understood as a cultural right, linked to right to memory & identity. #AmbMarocEt @OIFrancophonie

📘 June–December 2025 Newsletter Highlights from the UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the AU, UNECA & the National Office for Ethiopia. 🔗 unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

Celebrating #InternationalDayOfEducation focusing on The power of youth in co-creating education. Youth are demanding an education that is not a monologue from the past, but a dynamic dialogue for the future, one mirroring their realities, interests and aspirations @UNESCO_Addis

🤝@RBissoonauth held a constructive meeting with the Ambassador of #Ghana to AU, H.E. Robert Afriyie, to strengthen UNESCO–Ghana cooperation in advancing #Agenda2063 and #PriorityAfrica. Discussions also covered the upcoming joint high-level event on restitution. #39thAUSummit

Insightful visit to @UNESCO WHS, Fasil Ghebbi, and Debre Berhan Selassie Church. Experiencing Ethiopia's spiritual heart with the diplomatic community highlights the universal value of preserving such heritage. @SweinEthiopia, @SwissAddisAbaba, @FinlandinETH, @armembeth.

Honored to have witnessed the splendor of #Timket. The vibrant processions, sacred hymns, and reenactment of Jesus's baptism are absolutely breathtaking. A powerful celebration of faith, community, and heritage.

📢 New @UNESCO & @UNHumanRights publication: Protecting Critical Voices helps companies address #humanrights risks on #digitalplatforms, with steps to safeguard #freedomofexpression & protect #journalists.🌐 unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

We @UNESCO_Addis, @ECA_OFFICIAL, Arab League are proud to celebrate #InternationalArabicDay. Need to champion Arabic in the digital age: expand its online presence, advance multilingual education, and reclaim its historic role as a language of science, creativity & innovation.

Today @UNESCO_Addis validated the CFIT III Exit Strategy in #Ethiopia with @MoEducationET, @MoLSEthiopia, @AASTU, FTI, industry partners, consultants & students-boosting sustainable, inclusive, and industry-ready reforms, strengthening higher education and workforce relevance.

📢 New report: #UNESCO’s flagship report reveals a historic 10% global decline in #freedomofexpression from 2012-2024 🌍Driven by rising self-censorship and growing attacks on #journalists online and offline. 🔎 Read the Report: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

Great meeting H.E. @FitsumAdela, MOPED to discuss on @UNESCO_Addis as the delivery partner for the @theGCF Readiness grant. Congratulated the Ministry on the 2nd Africa Climate Summit and commending Ethiopia’s leadership as host of COP32 in 2027

📢 New UNESCO Resource: UNESCO launches the Model Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan for Media Institutions - the first blueprint to help media outlets of all sizes strengthen their resilience in times of crisis. unesco.org/en/media-crisi…

✨@RBissoonauth was honored to host Malian singer Oumou Sangare. They exchanged views on the role of arts in Africa’s cultural renaissance and the power of creativity to inspire communities. Excited for future collaborations to uplift African voices! #UNESCO #AfricaRising

Strengthening the backbone of reliable news: @UNESCO_Addis hosts a workshop to enhance journalists' #MediaLiteracy and validate a new Manual on Legal & Court Reporting. Essential tools for ensuring accuracy and integrity in an era of information overload.