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Discover fresh perspectives and powerful stories in this month’s UNESCO Reads! 📚🌍

This edition features a curated selection of UNESCO’s latest publications, offering thoughtful insights into the ideas, voices, and solutions shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Explore the new edition and stay inspired: https://t.co/vvGc2TFwdZ

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What if science could offer earlier answers, better treatments and new hope for millions of people? 🔬🌍

For its 10th edition, the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences honours three scientists whose discoveries are helping reshape the response to major health challenges.

Through its support for scientific excellence and international cooperation, @UNESCO works to ensure that #Science serves sustainable development and the well-being of everyone, everywhere.

🔗 https://t.co/gw3ZSaZ9oc

#ForThePeople

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Changing narratives, one story at a time.

In Somalia, #YouthForPeace participant Ali Hilowle Ali is bringing young people together through the Youth Media Lab for Peace, giving them the tools to tell their own stories, challenge stereotypes and foster greater understanding within their communities.

Find out more about Ali’s story: https://t.co/JGBXEFkkJI

The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is implemented by @UNESCO with the generous support of the Kingold Group.

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Can AI support creativity without standardising culture?

At @UNESCO's Congress on "Promoting Human Creativity and the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the Digital Environment", we asked @sondervorst, @malikafegbua & @okulesz how to keep human voices at the core of AI.

Find out more: https://t.co/R5O53oa6an #AiEthics

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Protecting children requires more than commitments. It demands concrete action to make every school a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Governments, educators, families, communities and technology companies all have a responsibility to protect learners, both offline and online. This requires effective prevention and reporting mechanisms, sustained investment and accountability.

Today is the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying.

https://t.co/1Q10wB6hLV

#StopBullying #EndViolence #ForThePeople @UNESCO_DG

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Spoken in 17 dialects and encompassing around 33,000 words, the Romani language carries the history, traditions and identity of millions of people.

On the World Day of Romani Language, @UNESCO highlights the richness of linguistic diversity and reaffirms its commitment to preserving languages as living expressions of culture, dialogue and mutual understanding.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/8p4xNtuAKU

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Bullying, including cyberbullying, can have serious impacts on children’s mental health and well-being.

It can also undermine their fundamental right to education.

More from @UNESCO on Thursday's #StopBullying Day: https://t.co/83pOXotlE5

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🌊 Preparedness can save lives.

On #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay, UNESCO highlights the importance of early warning systems, education and community preparedness.

Through @IocUnesco, @UNESCO coordinates tsunami warning systems and supports evacuation drills to help communities prepare and respond.

🔗 https://t.co/OmJhZzEH2D

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1 in 3 learners experiences bullying every month. 1 in 10 faces cyberbullying.

On the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying, @UNESCO calls for action: training teachers, strengthening reporting systems and protecting learners online.

Every learner deserves to learn and thrive in safety.

https://t.co/1Q10wB6PBt

#ForThePeople #StopBullying #EndViolence

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1 in 3 learners experiences bullying every month. 1 in 10 faces cyberbullying.

On the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying, @UNESCO calls for action: training teachers, strengthening reporting systems and protecting learners online.

Every learner deserves to learn and thrive in safety.

https://t.co/1Q10wB6PBt

#ForThePeople #StopBullying #EndViolence

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What happens when young people come together to rethink how we manage one of our most precious resources?

At the 2026 #BiennaleLuanda, organised by the @_AfricanUnion, @UNESCO and the Government of Angola, young people from across Africa showcased their initiatives, highlighting the role of youth-led action in advancing sustainable water management, preventing conflict and strengthening social cohesion.

🎥 Watch to learn more!

https://t.co/YnaYng1vYi #ForThePeople

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60 years after the devastating ‘Aqua Granda’ flood, @UNESCO and @giorgio_cini are digitising archives documenting decades of international efforts to safeguard Venice.

Around 110,000 documents and 6,000 photographs will gradually become accessible to the public.

🔗 https://t.co/CW0QfxuMKn

#ForThePeople @UNESCOVenice

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Today marks 80 years since @UNESCO officially came into existence, bringing to life a shared vision: to build peace through international cooperation.

Eight decades later, what have we achieved, and what lies ahead?

@UNESCO_DG Khaled El-Enany reflects on UNESCO’s legacy and future in the @UNESCOCourier.

Read more: https://t.co/j7JKjwzkD1 #ForThePeople

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As @UNESCO marks its anniversary, here are some of the shared rules and standards its Member States have agreed on over eight decades, through binding conventions and non-binding recommendations.

From protecting cultural property in 1954 to the ethics of neurotechnology in 2025, learn more about our milestones: https://t.co/5JpywcWMti #ForThePeople

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🌍 797 UNESCO #BiosphereReserves across 145 countries are turning science and local knowledge into solutions for people and nature.

On International Day of Biosphere Reserves, @UNESCO pays tribute to the communities driving change.

Discover more: https://t.co/VdgcHnUqT8

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How can we build a more sustainable future for people and nature? 🌿

Biosphere reserves are already showing the way.

Across the world, 797 biosphere reserves act as living laboratories for sustainable development, helping communities protect biodiversity and sustain their livelihoods.

On the International Day for #BiosphereReserves, @UNESCO invites everyone to learn from the practices already in place in these sites, and to work towards development that goes hand in hand with respect for nature.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/mOhmQmRgMO #ForNature

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On average, one journalist was killed every four days over the past 20 years. Yet, despite this reality, progress has been made in the fight against impunity.

In countries not experiencing armed conflict, the impunity rate for journalist killings has fallen from 94% in 2012 to 77% in 2026.

This progress coincides with the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.

But with more than three-quarters of journalist killings outside conflict zones still unresolved, much remains to be done.

https://t.co/9KGdYZgRkv #EndImpunity #ProtectJournalists

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Science can help build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

A new @UNESCO exhibit at UNHQ in NYC shares the stories and aspirations of young researchers from across the globe, exploring open science, inclusion & gender equality.

https://t.co/fsuAihsHq4

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An increasing number of young people get their news mainly through social media, video platforms and AI chatbots.

In today’s digital world, we all have a role to play in critically evaluating, creating and sharing information.

Learn more from @UNESCO: https://t.co/cpOrWAsmQH

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Six out of seven journalist killings worldwide are not brought to justice.

According to @UNESCO's latest report, the global impunity rate increased by one percentage point to 86% in 2026, interrupting a long-term decline from 95% in 2012, largely due to escalating conflicts.

Ending impunity is essential to protecting journalists, safeguarding #PressFreedom and ensuring the public's right to information.

https://t.co/4s17W4cO4e

#ProtectJournalists #EndImpunity