Tag: UNESCO
Death of Federico Mayor Zaragoza, a Pioneer of Democracy and Education
“Education is the only way to be able to share better,” said Mayor Zaragoza, stressing his conviction that knowledge is an essential tool in combating poverty and social exclusion. Related: UNESCO: Casabe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Representing Venezuela’s Cultural Richness On Thursday, Madrid was in mourning with the news of the death […]
December 19, 2024
UNESCO: Casabe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Representing Venezuela’s Cultural Richness
This multinational effort underscores the importance of Casabe as a shared cultural element that has survived through the centuries, even in the face of challenges imposed by colonization. Related: Gastronomy in Latin America and the Caribbean, a Cultural Mix On December 4, Venezuela celebrated a significant milestone by receiving recognition of the Casabe as an […]
December 4, 2024
UNESCO Supports the Recovery of Schools in Cuba Affected by Hurricanes
According to a UNESCO statement, this first phase of the project will focus on schools most affected by Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, which caused devastation and human losses. Related: Cuba: President Diaz-Canel Visits Communities Affected by Hurricane Oscar The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) representation in Cuba has launched a joint initiative […]
November 29, 2024
UNESCO: 34 Lebanese Cultural Sites on Protection
UNESCO representatives voted unanimously in favour of the Lebanese request, despite the fact that the Israeli commission tried to dismiss the proposal for protection of monuments. At a session held on Tuesday at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Lebanon defended the proposal to protect 34 monuments from damage caused by Israeli […]
November 19, 2024
Lebanon Seeks International Protection for Its Archaeological Sites in the Face of Threats from Israeli Attacks
The mission has requested an emergency meeting of a committee specializing in heritage protection, as well as an official UNESCO statement urging all parties involved to take concrete measures to protect archaeological, cultural, historical, and natural sites. Related: Israeli Forces Kill 18 People in Southern Lebanon The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Migrants announced […]
October 31, 2024
S. Africa: Sites of the anti-apartheid history make UNESCO Heritage List
The system of institutionalized racial segregation was established in South Africa after the Second World War. It was finally eradicated in the early 1990s
August 3, 2024
Palestinians Flee Rafah for Fear of Israeli Ground Offensive
Since Monday morning, thousands of Palestinians began to flee the area east of Rafah to avoid bombing by the Zionist army. RELATED: Palestinian Presidency Asks the US to Stop Invasion in Rafah Previously, through leaflets dropped from the air, the Israeli occupation army announced that it “will work with extreme force” in neighborhoods such as […]
May 6, 2024
Palestinian Journalists Awarded 2024 UNESCO Press Freedom Prize
On Thursday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) awarded the 2024 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to Palestinian journalists for their commitment and bravery during the coverage of the Israeli offensive against Gaza. RELATED: Türkiye Suspends Trade Activities With Israel The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Museum […]
May 3, 2024
Wildfire Razes Over 8,200 Hectares of Argentine National Park
On Tuesday, Argentine authorities confirmed that some 8,205 hectares of the Los Alerces National Park have been destroyed due to a wildfire, which has remained active for 20 days in the Cubut province. RELATED: Chile: Emergency State and 22 Dead Due Forest Fires “The fire continues to be active, presenting specific areas of greater intensity, both […]
February 14, 2024
Barranquilla Carnival Runs to the Rhythm of Colombian Cumbia
On Sunday, the congos, garabatos, and cumbia provided the music for fun at the Great Parade, where 170 groups explored the different rhythms and dances that frame the Barranquilla Carnival as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” RELATED: Indigenous Yanomami Parade Steals Attention at Rio Carnival In 2008, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]