Culture and Education
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UNESCO report spotlights harmful effects of social media on young girls
Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software – especially social media – present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and distraction from…
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“Let’s Make 2024 a Game-Changer for Education!” – UN Deputy Chief Challenges
The UN Deputy Secretary-General on Thursday called for a transformation in learning, stressing that receiving a good education represents hope…
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Uncover How ‘King Clavé’ Shows Our Deep Musical Connection in Performances
Based on the core belief that “humanity is deeply interconnected” and “we are one”, the new performance piece, “King Clavé” is adding some musical inspiration to this…
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Spreadin’ Peace: John Lennon Stamps Make a Statement at the UN’s Big Week
This year’s International Day of Peace has been marked by the release of new stamps featuring music icon and peace campaigner, John…
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Excitement as Ancient Gilgamesh Tablet Returns Home to Iraq, Cheers from UNESCO!
The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet – one of the oldest surviving literary works in history – is to be returned to…
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Giant Eco-Friendly Artwork at UNGA76 to Totally Amp Up World Leaders!
A new 11,000 square metre ‘ephemeral fresco’ created by Swiss artist Saype, has set the stage at UN Headquarters in New…
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UNICEF is like super insistent that Afghan girls can’t be missing out on school, you know?
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday welcomed the news that secondary schools are due to reopen in Afghanistan on…
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UNICEF to America: Let’s Get Those 77 Million Kids Back in School After Year and a Half Out!
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the world is facing an education crisis due to the COVID pandemic, that has left nearly 77…
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“We’re Protecting Education, Securing the Future!” Believes UN Head
The global community needs to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop”, the UN chief urged a virtual event on Thursday commemorating the International Day to Protect…
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WHO and UNICEF: Teachers and Kids Must Roll Up Their Sleeves for COVID Shots to Keep Schools Up and Running!
As the school year begins for millions of children in Europe and Central Asia, UN health and child experts on…
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