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UNESCO launches educational resource kit for Ukraine
Ukraine,On 3 July 2024 UNESCO organized the launch of a resource kit for teachers in the country that promotes an innovative methodology
Read moreExperts reflect on roles and risks of living heritage amid climate emergency
A group of experts from all regions of the world are meeting at UNESCO Headquarters from 19 to 20 June September 2024 (Part
Read moreCategory 2 centres enhance synergies in capacity building and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
The twelfth annual coordination meeting of the Category 2 centres active in the field of intangible cultural heritage took place on
Read moreThe Republic of Paraguay and UNESCO formalize their cooperation for the organization of the 19.COM
Paraguay,On 13 June 2024, H.E. Ms Adriana Ortiz, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Paraguay and UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for C
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Africa’s rich living heritage plays a fundamental role in building a strong cultural identity and shared values across the region.