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Building peace where it starts - in the minds of men & women. Official Twitter account of UNESCO. #Education #Sciences #Culture #Communication #Information

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Journalists are under digital siege. They're being surveilled, harassed & abused. Their lives are at risk. On #WorldPressFreedomDay, take action to ensure #PressFreedom is never blocked. End this siege & help journalists all over the world. Share this post. Unblock journalism.

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It’s all about LIGHT! Let's celebrate what #light can do for all of us. Ahead of Monday's International #DayOfLight, discover in the

the many ways light has influenced life on earth and life beyond our stars: on.unesco.org/2T7kBVn

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UNESCO’s 2022 #GWEPrize is open! Are you championing girls’ & women’s education in your community? Check out the Prize’s website to learn about the nominations process. You might win USD 50,000 to further your work! Deadline is 20 May. on.unesco.org/gweprize

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There are now close to 500 ocean dead zones covering more than 245,000 km² globally, equivalent to the surface of the UK, largely caused by fertilizers entering coastal ecosystems. It's time to start a new chapter of global ocean action➡️ bit.ly/Ocean2022 #SaveOurOcean 🌊

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1 in 3 students worldwide has been the victim of bullying, which can have serious impacts on children’s mental health. Learn more about the risks of school violence and how you can help #StopBullying: on.unesco.org/3oW4gB8 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Heritage has no price tag. To sell or buy a looted cultural object is to participate in the plundering of people's cultural heritage. Learn all about the fight to #StopTrafficking and #ProtectHeritage in the

special issue: on.unesco.org/2H7sTty

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Indigenous peoples are not simply victims of the climate crisis -- they are part of the solution. -- SDG Advocate

talks about the indispensable role that indigenous communities play in taking #ClimateAction & protecting life on our planet.

Hindou Ibrahim: Living in harmony with nature | United Nations

Thirty years ago, the Earth Summit, which took place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, paved the way for the establishment of three major conventions on the environment - specifically on...

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Ernesto Ottone R.

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Today, the 1954 Hague Convention marks its 68th anniversary.

called it "a new convention tantamount to a cultural 'Red Cross.'" Let us recall its Preamble, today more relevant than ever- Any damage to cultural property is a damage to the heritage of all humanity.

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My warm congratulations to Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on his election today as the President of the #UAE. Very much looking forward to further deepening

’s dynamic partnership with the UAE under his leadership, in the fields of culture, education and the sciences.

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“Any damage to cultural property....is a damage to the #CulturalHeritage of all humanity, because every people contributes to the world's culture.”- Preamble of the 1954 Hague Convention. Destruction of cultural property is a crime: on.unesco.org/3DolTBz

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Ahead of the International Day for Living Together in #Peace tomorrow, we emphasise the vital need for co-existence, dialogue, tolerance and understanding. Together, we can break down barriers. Together, we can build a more peaceful world 🌏�?️ on.unesco.org/3xGIf0f

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Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! Did you know that some of our #WorldHeritage sites serve as a sanctuary for migrating birds? Yet, many species are at risk due to human activity. Join our call for action against the devastating effects of plastic pollution on migratory birds.

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May 14 marks the anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. For 68 years, the Convention has helped communities preserve their #CulturalHeritage during war and reconstruction. ℹ️on.unesco.org/3efiRDD

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Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! Did you know that some of our #WorldHeritage sites serve as a sanctuary for migrating birds? Yet, many species are at risk due to human activity. Join our call for action against the devastating effects of plastic pollution on migratory birds.

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May 14 marks the anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. For 68 years, the Convention has helped communities preserve their #CulturalHeritage during war and reconstruction. ℹ️on.unesco.org/3efiRDD

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Teachers are essential! That's why they must be supported & well-equipped to deliver the kind of education that is needed to #UnleashTheTalent of every learner. Do you agree? on.unesco.org/3DDt1Kk

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Tomorrow is the 68th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. It established the distinct blue shield emblem which helps identifies protected cultural property under int'l law: on.unesco.org/3DolTBz

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We send our heartfelt condolences & sympathies to the government & people of the #UAE for the passing of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He was an advocate for the power of culture to bring people together & build peace. May he rest in peace. #SheikhKhalifa

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What are the gaps and shortcomings in higher education today? How should they be tackled to #UnleashTheTalent of learners around the world 🌎? These are some of the questions that will be addressed at

's World Conference on Higher Education. on.unesco.org/3DDt1Kk

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Extremely saddened by the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the #UAE. My deepest condolences to the government and people of the UAE.

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Off the shores of Guatemala, lies the 'Mayan Atlantis'. Over centuries, several prehistoric sites have been submerged under its waters. To protect & study this #UnderwaterHeritage UNESCO's Scientific & Technical Advisory Body were on the ground. on.unesco.org/3N4xMQC

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School should be safe havens for every learner, never targets. But for millions that is not a reality. More than ever, we must #ProtectEducationFromAttack: on.unesco.org/3gV3JgE

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"I am very grateful for my parents, school teachers, medical workers and street cleaners because they helped me stay safe." Remember Noelle? 😊 She's back to share her update with us again. Thank you Noelle! on.unesco.org/39HFZGk #LearningNeverStops

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Today & every day, we thank all nurses around the world for their the great work they do every single day They are real heroes in our fight against #COVID19. 👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏#InternationalNursesDay

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Tribute to mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to have received the prestigious Fields Medal, who was born #OnThisDay. Her legacy will be forever a positive reminder of what women can do when they break down barriers. #WomenInScience #STEM

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The global number of students in higher education has more than doubled in the last two decades to 235 million. But are university students today acquiring the right skills to #UnleashTheTalent for the jobs of tomorrow? Tell us what you think...🤔 on.unesco.org/3DDt1Kk

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@UN_News_Centre

Well-known journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was fatally shot while covering Israeli operations in the West Bank on Wednesday.

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and other senior UN officials have called for a prompt investigation into her killing.

UN officials call for probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist

An investigation must be held into the killing of well-known Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, senior officials from across the United Nations said on Wednesday.

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Attacks to journalists are attacks to all our fundamental freedoms & rights. Without journalists, there is no journalism. Without journalism, there is no democracy. Stand up for #PressFreedom! ➡️ on.unesco.org/enWPFD #WorldPressFreedomDay

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📅 SAVE THE DATE! This 12 & 13 May, the

is marking the centenary of #IntellectualCooperation. To attend the conference online or in person, register and more information:👉intellectualcooperation.org

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Attacks on journalists are attacks on freedom of expression. Now, more than ever, we need facts and press freedom. Defending journalism is standing up for democracy. en.unesco.org/themes/safety- via

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Higher education enrolment is set to double by 2030: Are universities ready?

's World Higher Education Conference taking place from 18-20 May in Barcelona will reshape ideas & practices to ensure sustainable development for all. on.unesco.org/3DDt1Kk #UnleashTheTalent

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#Reggae started out as the voice of the marginalized in Jamaica. Today, it acts as a voice for all. Tribute to #BobMarley, who died #OnThisDay in 1981, and his contribution to establishing reggae as a powerful form of social commentary.

: on.unesco.org/2IWidee

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In a small town in India, thousands of people gather to celebrate the Dussehra festival. This picture was taken by a young winner of the #UNESCOSilkRoads photo contest. Now, it's your turn! Submit your 📸 on the #SilkRoads ➡ on.unesco.org/SilkRoads

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Calling all champions of girls’ & women’s education around the world! This is your chance to become a #GWEPrize laureate! Check out the Prize’s website for info on how to be nominated. Do it now! on.unesco.org/gweprize

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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are for everyone. But only 35% of all college students enrolled in STEM-related fields are women. How

is working to change this: en.unesco.org/stemed #GirlsInScience

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If journalism is blocked, it means there are no news. And a world with no news, is very bad news. Let's make sure that freedom of press is never silenced again! #WorldPressFreedomDay

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This #TravelTuesday we’re taking you to the highest point in Africa— Mount Kilimanjaro! At 5,895 meters the majestic mountain is a snow-capped volcano. This year, the #WorldHeritage Conventions turns 50 & we want you to discover more of these wonders! on.unesco.org/2xz41Gk

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Together for Peace. Together for Justice. Together for Democracy Together for Equality. On #EuropeDay, let us honor the values and goals we share with the #EU.

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When journalists are silenced and censored, all our other freedoms & rights are at risk. Defending #PressFreedom is standing up for democracy. ➡️ on.unesco.org/enWPFD #WorldPressFreedomDay

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