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Sultan Haitham Prize for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage launched

 Paris: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the establishment of the UNESCO-Sultan Haitham Prize for the Safeguarding of Inta...

UNESCO releases new practical resource to support law enforcement against illicit trafficking of cultural property

UNESCO grants ‘enhanced protection’ to cultural heritage sites in the Middle East

Since the Middle East war started on 28 February, several sites of major cultural significance have come under attack in Israel, Iran and Lebanon. Ensuring their protection is the...

UNESCO International Geoscience Programme turns focus to Latin America and the Caribbean

Jointly administered and funded by UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)—the Council approved its project portfolio for 2026 and launched a new dedicated...

World Heritage Day: UNESCO sites and culture around the island of Ireland

Celebrating Ireland's places and cultural items on the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO's) radar.

Education a supreme national priority in Oman

PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman has affirmed the importance of strengthening multilateral action and supporting the role of Unesco in protecting education and safeguarding human herit...

UNESCO recognises Ras Al Khaimah Prison Programme as regional leader in prison education practices

Kyiv welcomes UNESCO decision to mark 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster

UNESCO's Executive Board on April 22 adopted a decision initiated by Ukraine titled "+" and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the move, saying it sends an important signal of uni...

In Lebanon, UNESCO allocates $650,000 to support the continuity of education for displaced populations

Amid the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and Lebanon, more than 1 million people are now displaced within the country, including approximately 500,000 school-aged chil...

Kazakhstan Approves New Cultural Heritage Plan to Boost UNESCO Presence

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan has approved a comprehensive two-year plan to preserve and promote its cult...

UNESCO Adds Kalash Valley to World Heritage List, Boosting Pakistan’s Global Image

The Government of Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in the preservation and global recognition of its ancient cultural heritage, as the culturally rich Kalash Valley of...

Youth leaders and UNESCO advance intercultural dialogue at the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural Competence

At the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural and Global Competence held online between 20 and 23 April 2026, UNESCO participated to share the breadth of its experience in intercultura...

Nature’s last strongholds: Why UNESCO sites are a lifeline for a planet in peril

In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by...