As the world faces unprecedented crises, from conflicts to climate change, UNESCO has today announced 19 new projects worth $6.9 million to support emergencies around the world, thanks to Japan’s contribution. The new funds will strengthen actions in the areas of cultural heritage, education and access to information and will reinforce UNESCO’s role in e...
UNESCO and the Government of Japan today signed a new project agreement to strengthen Viet Nam’s capacity for early warning, disaster preparedness, response and recovery.Signing ceremony between Japan and UNESCO Office in Ha Noi. Photo: UNESCO13 February 2026Last update:24 February 2026On 12 February 2026, UNESCO and the Government of Japan today signed a...
The 2026 International Conference on Digital Platform Governance took place from 11 to 13 February 2026 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.11 February 2026 - 13 February 2026EventInternational Conference on Digital Platform Governance 202611 February 2026 - 9:00 am - 13 February 2026 - 6:00 pmLocationFuture Africa Campus, University of P...
Join UNESCO on 11 February 2026 for a global event celebrating women in science and shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together.11 February 2026EventInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science11 February 2026 - 9:50 am - 11 February 2026 - 5:00 pmLocationUNESCO Headquarters, Paris, FranceRooms :Room IType :Cat VIII - S...
The 2026 UN World Water Development Report links water access and gender equality, reviews progress, and shows how evidence turns policy into actions benefiting all.19 March 2026EventLaunch of the UN World Water Development Report 202619 March 2026 - 10:00 am - 19 March 2026 - 1:00 pmLocationConference Room I, UNHQ, New York, United States of Ame...
Kyiv, 10 February 2026 – UNESCO has today announced a new US$3.8 million contribution from Japan to support Ukraine’s recovery in the fields of culture, education, and communication and information, as the war is about to enter its fifth year on February 24. This new contribution will allow UNESCO to scale up and sustain its actions on the ground, and un...
Young people are using digital tools to expand access to health information and reshape learning, reflecting the 2026 International Day of Education theme on youth co‑creating the future of education. As a generation facing persistent inequalities yet driving global innovation, youth are turning technology into a pathway for more inclusive, future‑ready ...
Report offers a baseline for aligning AI development with human rights and public trustNaknakhone Malaymeuang/shutterstock27 January 2026EventNational Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Lao PDR and Official Launch of the AI Ethics Readiness Assessment (RAM) Report of Lao PDR27 January 2026 - 9:00 am - 27 January 2026 - 4:00 pmRooms :Vientiane...
The 2026 Youth Report "Lead with youth" is the result of a partnership with the United Nations Youth Office to understand the leading role of youth and students in education decision-making around the world. Building on the momentum of the Youth Declaration adopted at the 2022 Transforming Education Summit- which recognized young people as active...
Hands-on XR, business, and intellectual property workshops for Thai digital creatorsUNESCO and FabCafe29 January 2026 - 1 February 2026EventMake It. Own It. Scale It. A UNESCO Digital Creativity Lab Workshop at BKKDW202629 January 2026 - 4:00 pm - 1 February 2026 - 6:00 pmLocationBangkok, ThailandRooms :Bangkok, ThailandType :Cat VIII - SymposiaA...
