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...
Through national trainings, UNESCO supported South African organisations to respond to digital risks while promoting free expression and access to information.UNESCOFrom 13 November to 2 December 2025, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) and the Social Media 4 Peace South Africa (SM4P) coalition, delivered a s...
The implementation of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators was officially launched in Barbados during a kick-off workshop held from 19 to 21 November 2025 in Bridgetown. The workshop was organized by the Division of Culture, Prime Minister’s Office of Barbados, in close collaboration with UNESCO, thanks to the financial contribution of the European Union.UN...
On 24 January, UNESCO marks the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme “The power of youth in co-creating education.” This global celebration highlights how young people are shaping the future of learning and how everyone can help amplify their leadership.© UNICEFYouth under 30 make up more than half the world’s population, yet they remain...
UNESCO Member States and their cities collect culture data to implement the Culture|2030 Indicators and to strengthen evidence-based policies and actions.© Daniel AbokiAcross the world, 16 countries and 15 cities have committed to collecting cultural data and implementing the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators. This will help to build national and local ...
“Earlier this year, we had to close down schools,” says Owiri Angelo De Orubo, the Country Education Director in Kapoeta South. He has witnessed firsthand how climate shocks are straining South Sudan’s education system, from rising temperatures and drought that keep learners out of school, to soil erosion and flooding that damage facilities. “This...
