Jaco DU TOIT

Head of Office and Representative to Nepal. Views are my own.

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

Centered on community empowerment, a @UNESCO-led assessment in Thame 🇳🇵has concluded following the 2024 GLOF.
The initiative wraps up with a clear action plan to finalize vital heritage documentation, securing a resilient future for the local people.
More: https://t.co/rnJrORMVAp

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Our sincere gratitude to UNESCO’s Heritage Emergency Fund for supporting the safeguarding of the living heritage of the indigenous Sherpa community in Thame. Your support has helped document cultural knowledge, strengthen community resilience! #UNESCO #HeritageEmergencyFund

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Eid Mubarak and may this period bring peace and compassion!

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

What a pleasure to discuss responsible and Innovative AI integration in Higher Education. Thank you @UNESCO_ICHEI and the government of Nepal for this opportunity for policy dialogue @UNESCOKathmandu !

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

When #FreedomofExpression weakens, so does the ability to share, seek and receive reliable information.
Protecting it means safeguarding the flow of information that supports understanding, accountability and dialogue.
Learn more: https://t.co/0AL1NcooqU
#WorldPressFreedom

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

The ongoing regional workshop in Kathmandu brought together regulators, parliamentarians, policymakers, civil society org, media professionals, academics, youth, & digital governance experts from 🇳🇵, 🇧🇩 & 🇱🇰 to
advance dialogue on rights-based #digitalplatformgovernance.

[Rabi Raj Baral @rabirajbaral]

Platform Governance in Nepal's Evolving Political Landscape.

@UNESCOKathmandu & @CDJMC2000 organizing regional workshop.

In this panel, TU Rector Khadga KC, RSP spokesperson and MP @manishjhanepal, Bangladesh Professor Shiblee Noman and MP from Sri Lanka, Hasara Liyanage.

[United Nations @UN]

“It’s time for the force of the law to prevail over the law of the force.

It’s time for diplomacy to prevail over war.”

– @antonioguterres on the war in the Middle East.

Full remarks: https://t.co/NODJ4mnApE

[Ambassador Dr. Danielle Meuwly @SwissAmbNepal]

Capture the spirit of #Koshi! 📸
We’re excited to support the Koshi Trails Photo Competition 2026. Explore the Mundum, Phalgunanda, or Chiyabari trails & share your best shots for a chance to win. Let’s put these beautiful trails on the map! 🇳🇵🇨🇭 #SwitzerlandforNepal

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Congratulations!

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

A proud moment for Nepal’s heritage!
Two incredible sites have been honored at the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation:
✨ Jestha Varna Mahavihara (Lalitpur)
✨ Lowo Nyiphug Namrol Norbuling Monastery (Mustang)

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Happy International Motherlanguage Day ! https://t.co/DVqHTEn1xq #Motherlanguageday

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

@66rachael66 @SingerHanaa @UNDPNepal @FAONepal @WFP_Nepal @UNVNepal @IOMnepal @ILO_Nepal @unicef_nepal @UNESCOKathmandu @unwomennepal @UNFPANepal We will miss you !

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Have a great 2026 !

[UNESCO Bangkok 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture @unescobangkok]

🌍📢Are you a woman under 30, in higher education & ready to lead?

Apply now for the Women@Dior & UNESCO Mentorship Programme 2026–2027 —a global initiative empowering young women to become future changemakers.

🗓️31 December 2025

More info: https://t.co/iKlFUGgt09

[UNESCO Kathmandu @UNESCOKathmandu]

🇳🇴🤝🇳🇵The partnership for a climate-resilient school education system in Nepal is growing stronger! This additional funding to @UNESCO/@unicef_nepal  project reinforces our commitment & our efforts to build a resilient, green & #sustainable Nepal's future.
#UNESCOXPartnership

[United Nations in Nepal @UN_Nepal]

With nearly 1 in 3 women🌏facing violence,today we launched #16DaysofActivism with Hon. @jagdishkharel1 Minister @Hello_MoCIT & partners affirming #DigitalViolenceIsRealViolence & calling to end #DigitalViolence & UNiTE for safer, more respectful digital spaces for women & girls.

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Met inspiring digital creators in Chitwan! We talked about fighting misinformation & building a community of responsible creators.
Mentorship + training = stronger voices for a better digital Nepal.
Join the movement! #UNESCO #MediaLiteracy #Nepal

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

@NamrataSharmaP @UNESCOKathmandu @NirjanaSharma It is great to have the National Commission with us and looking forward to the next steps

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Congratulations to Nepal’s five young climate champions!  Your courage and ideas inspire us all. Thank you @UNICEF_Nepal for inviting us to close #ClimateCinema and celebrate learners leading climate action. #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction

[Jaco DU TOIT @j_dutoit]

Great meeting with Nepal’s Minister of Education and discuss how tech can empower learners, align TVET skills with jobs, and leverage UNESCO Clubs to engage youth. Excited to continue work with the ministry and the National Commission. #Education #Youth @UNESCOKathmandu