Without #PressFreedom there are no journalists.

Journalists risk their lives to keep us informed.

Protecting their safety is not just a duty but a necessity for democracy.

unesco.org/en/days/press-… #WorldPressFreedomDay

A vast array of languages exist around the world, but a considerable portion are in danger of disappearing.

The classroom has a vital role to play in keeping them alive!

UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 calls on countries to implement mother language-based education: on.unesco.org/3Ee9cL7

📚 Preserving the ocean starts with education!

Together with PRADA, we have trained nearly 200,000 on ocean literacy & lead a global program, impacting 34,000+ students in 56 countries.

Read more: unes.co/rz3274 #OceanDecade #SaveOurOcean

This #TravelTuesday , witness history unfold at the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #WorldHeritage Site of the Archaeological Site of Olympia as the ancient Olympic flame ignites once more, marking the beginning of its journey to the Paris Olympics.

Follow the flame's epic odyssey across Greece's…

Climate emergencies are never gender neutral.

UNESCO is working to empower women as leaders and improve their participation in multilateral forum to address the climate crisis.

Actions taken to close gender gaps in science 👉 shorturl.at/hwK34 #GenderEquality

eDNA is a real gamechanger to protect ocean species.

Without disturbing the environment this technology, it can assess the effects of climate changes on an ecosystem & provide insights to monitor marine biodiversity.

Learn more about our work: unesco.org/en/edna-expedi…

As we mark one year since the outbreak of the conflict, UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 remains committed to supporting the people of #Sudan in the framework of its mandate for culture, education and information.

Learn more about UNESCO's work: unes.co/0axsom

🔴 BREAKING

The United Kingdom becomes the 183rd State to join UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of #LivingHeritage !

Listen to Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, UK Minister of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, as he delivers a powerful message on the occasion.

unes.co/397uja

Let's remember: the danger of a single story can breed false narratives hindering our connections. Embracing #CulturalDiversity is crucial now more than ever.

On #WorldArtDay , watch UNESCO & Khalili Foundation's film, A Thousand Colours, showcasing humanity's mosaic of cultures!

🎨 On #WorldArtDay let's immerse ourselves in the beauty of #WorldHeritage Sites captured in timeless paintings.

From the iconic #TajMahal to the majestic #Acropolis , these artworks preserve history & inspire awe.

Let's protect these cultural treasures for generations to come!

🚨 Protecting lives from natural disasters starts with early warning systems.

But their effectiveness depends on a constant stream of ocean data.

Discover how ocean temperature and satellite observations make all the difference: on.unesco.org/3RqMQMa #OceanDecade2024

🔴Education in Africa: 4 in 5 children don't achieve minimum proficiency in reading by the end of primary education.

This reality underscores the critical need to fund education.

Dive into the statistics: on.unesco.org/42JS76F Global Education Monitoring Report UNESCO

🗺️ 25% of the ocean floor has been mapped in high resolution by @‌UNESCO & International Hydrographic Organization IHO!

It is a crucial step to advance scientific knowledge and safeguard marine ecosystems & human communities.

To #SaveOurOcean , we must understand it: unes.co/rz3274 #OceanDecade2024

Today, we present the Gymnosomata, alias 'sea angel'.  👼

Projects like Marine Megafauna Foundation, a UNESCO Green Citizens project, aim to raise awareness and educate a new generation of ocean guardians.

Discover how on #UNESCOGreenCitizens 👉 bit.ly/3PVSQwo

During an earthquake, collapsing structures are responsible for 80% of casualties.

Natural disasters are imminent threats, and in Latin America, UNESCO has established its BERLAC project to tackle the risks of disasters.

Read about school safety ➡️ on.unesco.org/3SJ5DTO

#ArtificialIntelligence technologies are transforming the way we work, interact, and live.

But without ethical safeguards, #Ai can perpetuate biases, threaten #HumanRights , and deepen divisions.

Explore UNESCO’s #Ai Ethics Recommendation: unesco.org/en/artificial-…

#ClimateChange is shifting biodiversity distribution quickly. How can we measure it?

eDNA offers a swift solution, expediting the acquisition of crucial oceanic data.

Learn from UNESCO expert Fanny Douvere how this technology advances the #OceanDecade .👇

#DYK that the #EnshiGrandCanyon - #TenglongdongCave UNESCO Global #Geopark is home to over 4,000 plant species & 500 terrestrial vertebrates?🌿

Step back in time & immerse yourself in the history, #nature & innovation of this hidden gem in #China : unesco.org/en/iggp

Surfing the digital waves has its twists & turns!

From cyber-privacy riddles to content overload, it's easy to feel lost in this vast online world.

Let's promote Media & Information Literacy and build an #InternetForTrust !

unesco.org/en/media-infor… #ThinkBeforeSharing

🎂 Happy Birthday to jazz legend & UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue, Herbie Hancock!

His music transcends cultures & unites us all. From pioneering jazz fusion to global collaborations, Herbie's work shows the power of music to bring people together 🎶…