Culture and Education
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UN General Assembly boosts global fight against illegal trade in cultural artifacts
The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution helping strengthen the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property and…
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Sake-making and other national treasures make latest UNESCO heritage list
Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of…
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‘We need peace’: Global Forum concludes with hope and a plan
The message, from second graders and octogenarians to imams, rabbis, young changemakers and the King of Spain, was clear: “we…
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2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals
In an age when social media dominates global information sharing, an alarming two-thirds of digital content creators are publishing unverified…
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World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance peace as war rages on,…
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Beloved comic strip character Mafalda realizes her dream of being a UN interpreter
A comic strip character from Argentina who has delighted people across the planet for six decades, was at UN Headquarters…
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Youth take over at UN Alliance of Civilizations
Youth took centre stage on opening day at the UN Alliance of Civilizations 10th Global Forum on Monday, with young…
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What’s the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now?
Wars grind on in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine and beyond amid starvation and famine alerts and a sinister spike in…
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New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the…
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Raising the roof: Building resilience through conserving historic homes in the Philippines
One of the best-preserved Spanish colonial towns in Asia that was damaged in a huge earthquake in the Philippines is…
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