Ahead of , 21-year-old Betelehem in Ethiopia shares her wish for a safer, more peaceful world for children and young people.
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Empowering women in environmental initiatives is essential for addressing climate change, as their participation fosters innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
highlighted the enduring relevance of radio as a lifeline during emergencies, exemplified by the Otis Brigade's efforts to locate over 100 individuals in Acapulco, Mexico, amidst power outages and communication disruptions.
Climate change pushes 158 million women and girls into poverty, making them more vulnerable to gender-based violence and less likely to access necessary resources. Women are underrepresented in decision-making positions at all levels, including in the field of climate change. A paradigm change is needed to ensure that women are in the driving seat of climate action. On the occasion of the International Day of Women in Multilateralism (25 January), UNESCO organized a global dialogue that became a platform for leaders, scientists, and activists to highlight the vital link between climate change and gender inequality.
The core message of the new is that education plays a transformative role in shaping a peaceful future for all.
Education is a fundamental human right. It is a key factor in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is affecting millions of people worldwide. Education can also address the root causes of hate speech and sensitize learners to its forms and consequences online and offline. However, there are still 250 million children and youth who are out of school, and 763 million illiterate adults. As the world is seeing a surge of violent conflicts paralleled by an alarming rise of discrimination, racism, and hate speech the International Day of Education (24 Jan) will be celebrated under the theme 鈥溾.
Through the , UNESCO strives to protect and promote artistic freedom, the status of artists and cultural professionals, and to facilitate a balanced flow of cultural goods and services. Vasylyna, Nina and Evelina were among 38 Ukrainian women artists participating in arts residencies in 13 countries of Europe, in partnership with the non-governmental organization, Artists at Risk.
figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years. The last three months of this year have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths. The ongoing hostilities in the Middle East were responsible for a large majority of conflict-related killings. UNESCO is the United Nations agency with a mandate to ensure freedom of expression and the safety of journalists worldwide.
UNESCO is actively working with the youth to raise awareness about the damages of the climate crisis and find solutions to address the social impacts of climate change.
's was a key component of , designed to engage and empower youths under the theme 鈥淵outh powering media and information literacy in digital spaces鈥.
With a focus on the Social Impacts of Climate Change, the (November 14-15) underscores the need for an equitable climate transition. As young people鈥檚 voices ring loud in their assertion that climate change jeopardizes their future, the event seeks to amplify their role in shaping solutions. With the belief that the social impacts of climate change demand center stage, the Forum provides a crucial platform for young changemakers, offering them the chance to influence policies and collaboratively devise strategies for a just and sustainable future.
has initiated a on how to foster peace and dialogue in the digital sphere to fight disinformation and hate speech.
meets every two years to determine the policies and main lines of the work of the Organization. This year鈥檚 will focus on the commons - the cultural and natural resources shared by all members of society 鈥 and how they should be thought of and protected in the context of the major disruptions the world is currently experiencing. An inaugural lecture and a high-level session on partnerships will address climate disruption and digital transformation in a way that benefits people and the planet.
, the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, the Varkey Foundation, and Dubai Cares are collaborating to highlight the importance of teachers. During the (8 November), the 缅北禁地agency and the Teacher Task Force will present the highlights of the first Global Report on Teachers. The event will also include a poetry recital by a young laureated poet, Ms Alexandra Huynh, a musical performance curated by Ms. Rachel Modest, and the announcement of the one million dollars prize winner and nine finalists selected from over 8,000 nominations across 121 countries.
On World Cities Day, 55 cities joined the (UCCN), acknowledging their strong commitment to harnessing culture and creativity as part of their development strategies.