Today, the Group of Friends of Culture at the @UN was officially launched by its co-Chairs 🇨🇾🇪🇬🇮🇹🇲🇽🇦🇪! @UNESCO is honored to serve as its Secretariat and looks forward to supporting important efforts to elevate Culture on the @UN agenda in months ahead.
In 2024, 68 journalists were killed, with over 60% in conflict zones—the highest toll in a decade. Their work is vital for justice and accountability.
UNESCO supports journalists with legal aid, training, and resources to ensure their safety.
#PressFreedom#JournoSafe
Online hate speech affects us all, breaking trust and deepening divides.
Digital platforms have a responsibility to create systems that empower users and protect them from harm so they can #PostWithCare.
Learn more: https://t.co/T82ROLWtROnline hate speech affects us all, breaking trust and deepening divides.
Digital platforms have a responsibility to create systems that empower users and protect them from harm so they can #PostWithCare.
Learn more: https://t.co/T82ROLWtRh
Quelques jours avant le Sommet des chefs d'État et de gouvernement du @G20org, sous la présidence du #Brésil, honorée de cosigner avec le Président @LulaOficial une tribune appelant à convertir la dette des pays à faible revenu en investissements pour l'#éducation.
Très heureuse d’avoir ouvert l'avant-première du documentaire "Notre-Dame à l'heure de #Mossoul", de Frédéric Jacovlev. Un témoignage émouvant du travail de reconstruction des églises et de la mosquée historiques de Mossoul par l'@UNESCO_fr. À voir le 29/09 à 9h15 sur France 2.
#IndigenousPeoples are among the most vulnerable populations in the world.
More than ever, we must ensure the full respect of their dignity, well-being & fundamental freedoms.
On 9 August we mark #IndigenousPeoplesDay. https://t.co/1gy06ZXc54 #WeAreIndigenous
.@UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work.
At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in the last 15 years.
UNESCO is calling for stronger support for environmental journalists and better governance of digital platforms.
https://t.co/wetUI3awuR #WorldPressFreedomDay
Worldwide, journalists risk their lives to bring us the truth about critical topics, including environmental issues.
On Friday’s #WorldPressFreedomDay, join @UNESCO in recognizing & celebrating journalists' crucial role in shaping a better future. https://t.co/9IPJDLiSEk
Delighted to be part of @UNESCO and @AfricanUnion's work on the continental AI strategy!
Contributed to “Seizing AI Opportunities for Development in Africa” consultation.
Provide your input @ 🔗https://t.co/ka55lhSrPH #AIforAfrica#UNESCO @UNESCO_Africa @AUYouthProgram
It's out! Written with @anyaSIPA and @dylanwgroves, our @UNESCO report on the the role of journalism in promoting democracy and political accountability and sustainable development https://t.co/evAFI3ZkBO
When violence destroys families, the creative soul keeps the spark of life alive and the will to go on living. Thank you @AdibaZarifa, for your moving testimony.
#ProtectArtists with @UNESCO & @AtRiskArtists: https://t.co/l2cmrAESCH
"Thanks to our member states & cities who illuminated a monument yesterday at the invitation of @PrimatureRwanda and @UNESCO, to join in the collective memory of the genocide against the Tutsis & contribute to its transmission to the younger generations" - @AAzoulay
#Kwibuka30 @Kwibuk@KwibukaRwanda@Vbiruta@RwandaMFA
With this inscription, the memory of the genocide against the Tutsis does not only engage #Rwanda: it engages the entire international community to share the memory of its universal heritage & to protect the memorial sites for generations to come. https://t.co/XRjrpljuRE
Au #Rwanda, 30 ans après le début du génocide contre les Tutsis, pour marquer le soutien de l’@UNESCO_fr au travail de mémoire que mène le peuple rwandais et souligner l'importance d'investir dans l’#éducation pour transmettre cette mémoire à la jeunesse. #Kwibuka30
Pleased to welcome @SecBlinken to @UNESCO headquarters in Paris. His visit marks the renewed commitment of the US within our Organization. We discussed the importance of supporting #education and #culture in emergencies and the actions implemented by UNESCO in this area.
The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all
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#BREAKING
UN General Assembly ADOPTS resolution to promote safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems for sustainable development
📸: @UN_PGA announcing the adoption of the resolution
#DYK that 73% of women journalists face online violence in their line of work?
#InvestInWomen goes beyond finances; it's a commitment to women's right to equality & safety in societies.
Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, join us: https://t.co/dC03E7nXix #IWD2024
Pleased to be in Rio to participate in the #G20Brazil, to which @UNESCO is contributing for the first time as a privileged partner. I warmly thank President @LulaOficial for his confidence in our Organization.