The UNESCO committee inscribed 26 new properties, bringing the total number to 1223, in 168 countries. These properties benefit from the highest level of heritage protection in the world.

BENAA Foundation empowers youth and communities in Egypt through sustainable projects like the eco-classroom built with plastic bottles and clay, fostering environmental awareness and education.

UNESCO's “Support for Ukrainian Refugees through Media” project has improved refugees' access to reliable information and fostered understanding between refugees and host populations. 

To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, UNESCO is celebrating sport's role in promoting equality, dignity, and dialogue through a series of portraits and programmes. The "Change the Game" Partners’ Forum will be held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 23 July, followed by a Ministerial Forum on 24 July. The events will bring together ministers, sports organizations, elite athletes, private sector leaders, investors, social entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss the transformative power of sport for sustainable development.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay will visit approximately 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites, concluding its journey in Paris on July 26 with an opening ceremony at a UNESCO site for the first time in Olympic history.

Esteban Gottfried Burgett, Associate Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy at UNESCO-IOC, sheds light on these lesser-known oceanic benefits and its impact in our daily lives.

There are 250 million girls and boys currently excluded from access to education. A new UNESCO report reveals that the costs to society add up to $10 billion a year globally. The report estimates that reducing the proportion of school dropouts or those without basic skills by just 10% would increase annual GDP growth by 1 to 2 percentage points. Education therefore appears to be one of the best investments a country can make. To achieve the goal of quality education for all, the UNESCO report provides 10 recommendations, including providing free, publicly-funded primary and secondary education, smaller class sizes, and qualified, motivated teachers.

UNESCO, OECD, and the Commonwealth Secretariat's inaugural global report aims to quantify the economic ramifications of widespread educational exclusion among children and youth globally.

Safeguarding Holocaust history from AI distortions and misinformation is imperative, as UNESCO warns of potential antisemitic consequences without ethical integration of AI principles.

In the isolated expanse of the Arctic, amidst freezing sea ice and dwindling daylight, a sailor's reflections reveal the intricate dance of survival, adaptation, and changing landscapes in the face of climate shifts and cultural narratives.

Hussen Nasser Al-Yabari, Yemeni environmental journalist, embodies an unwavering courage and dedication as he illuminates critical environmental issues amidst conflict.

UNESCO’s Global Report, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity highlights why culture and creativity are the heartbeat of societies and how policies can support their ability and ability to create. 

UNESCO roundtable unites leaders in sport and government to combat gender-based violence, emphasize survivor voices, advocate for data-driven policies, and promote inclusive narratives for a safer and more equitable sports culture worldwide.

The city of Tangier, Morocco, hosts the 2024 edition of International Jazz Day. It’s the first time a city in Africa hosts the event. The four-day celebration (April 27-30) highlights Tangier's jazz heritage and the cultural ties between Morocco, Europe, and Africa. The event culminates in an All-Star Global Concert at the Palace of Arts and Culture broadcast worldwide. Tangier has a rich history of jazz, and many world-renowned jazz artists, such as pianist Randy Weston and saxophonists Archie Sheep and Ornette Coleman, have performed in the African city.

Released for 2024 International Women’s Day, “Her Education, Our Future” is a documentary film following the lives of Anee, Fabiana, Mkasi and Taina – four young women across three continents who struggle to fulfill their right to education