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Building more peaceful and inclusive societies starts with people who are willing to lead differently. Through the #YouthForPeace: @UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme, Dr. Ahmed Haroun's Healing Trust initiative in Egypt is strengthening relationships between healthcare workers and patients through compassionate communication and de-escalation training. Supported by #UNESCO with the generous support of the Kingold Group. 🔗 Discover more:

From commitments to action. Join the opening day of the 5th @UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination, bringing together leaders, experts and civil society to address structural inequalities and advance inclusion. 🔴 Watch LIVE:

Coding helps develop critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills, enabling young people to better understand and shape the technologies around them. Yet access to these opportunities remains unequal. On #WorldCodingDay, @UNESCO highlights the importance of making coding education accessible to all, helping bridge the digital divide.

🔊 PUMP UP THE VOLUME FOR PEACE! UNESCO Artist for Peace @TheHuOfficial visited our Headquarters in Paris to highlight the role of music and cultural heritage in fostering dialogue and mutual understanding. Blending traditional Mongolian instruments, throat singing and rock, The HU are introducing centuries-old musical traditions to new audiences worldwide. Their music demonstrates how cultural heritage can evolve and inspire connections between communities, contributing to @UNESCO's mission of building peace through culture. #ForThePeople #LivingHeritage

RT @UNESCO_DG: Fruitful meeting in New York with the new Co-Chair of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, Ambassador Jihoon Cha of the Republic of Korea. @UNESCO stands ready to work alongside @UN partners towards the 2027 Dialogue, advancing inclusive AI governance. #ForThePeople

Emergencies amplify existing gender inequalities in the culture sector. @UNESCO's latest report, #VoicesofCourage, shows that 6 in 10 women surveyed reported funding shortages and difficulties accessing markets. These challenges have far-reaching consequences, threatening the financial security, livelihoods and careers of women artists and cultural and heritage professionals. Explore #UNESCO’s findings and work on #GenderEquality in times of crisis:

📰 Journalism plays a part. In a world of deepfakes and disinformation, how can we distinguish facts from fiction? Journalist and @UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety @Amanpour reflects on why independent journalism and reliable information matter. #GlobalMILWeek #WeAllPlayAPart

RT @theGCF: 👋🏽 Welcome to the new GCF Accredited Entities approved at #GCFB46 today! @BP_Maroc @CARE @giifghana @infracredit @UNmigration @jordanriverfdn @KarandaazPK @mflcmv @NemcTanzania @OECSCommission @PlanAustralia @StanChart Triple Jump @UNESCO @UNHABITAT XSML Capital #ClimateAction

Youth play a part. 52% of 18–24-year-olds surveyed across 48 markets mainly get news through social media, video platforms and AI chatbots. Young people also create and share information. This #GlobalMILWeek, play your part: #WeAllPlayAPart

In Kenya, Wevyn Muganda's Play for Peace project is transforming rugby spaces into platforms for dialogue, inclusion and youth leadership. Wevyn is one of 50 young leaders participating in the first edition of the #YouthForPeace: @UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme, a global initiative supporting youth-led action for peace, social cohesion, and intercultural understanding. Learn about her story: The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is implemented by #UNESCO with the generous support of the Kingold Group.

Emergencies put culture at risk and create specific challenges for women artists, cultural and heritage professionals. Yet women are also essential agents of change in preparedness, response and recovery. @UNESCO's new Voices of Courage report sheds light on both their experiences and their vital contributions to safeguarding culture. Discover the report ⬇️ #GenderEquality

🌍 At its 225th session, @UNESCO Executive Board welcomed the Call by Young People for a New Culture of Peace in the Minds of Women and Men for the 21st Century, reaffirming the central role of young people in shaping the Organization’s future. Through this Call, 145 young leaders from 135 Member States and Associate Members advocate for a renewed culture of peace, putting youth voices at the heart of decisions shaping our future. At the Board’s request, the Call will be widely disseminated and its recommendations taken into account in the strategic reflection and implementation of the UNESCO80 Roadmap. The Call was presented in September at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to @UNESCO_DG and @jnbarrot. The initiative was supported by @francediplo_EN. For young people, with young people, by young people.

What if the sounds and images of our past disappeared forever? From historic films to digital archives, our audiovisual heritage preserves our collective memory. Yet disasters, deterioration and technological change put these records at risk. UNESCO's 2015 Recommendation helps countries safeguard documentary heritage and ensure access for future generations. On World Day for #AudiovisualHeritage, UNESCO invites Member States to report on progress and remaining challenges through the third consultation on its implementation. Learn more: #AudioVisualHeritageDay #MemoryOfTheWorld 📷 © Gadmer Frédéric / Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Département des Hauts-de-Seine

Women scientists play a vital role in responding to crises, yet their contributions and challenges often go unrecognised. 🔬 @UNESCO and @datapopalliance have launched a global survey to better understand the roles, contributions and challenges of women scientists working in crisis and emergency contexts. Participate here: #WomenInScience #GenderEquality #ForThePeople

Films capture the voices, stories and experiences of generations, offering a window into our shared history. Yet this heritage is fragile and risks being lost without proper preservation. On #AudiovisualHeritageDay, film preservation specialist Paolo Tosini explains why safeguarding these images matters. Find out more about the @UNESCO Archives:

RT @UNESCO_DG: At the 4th #BiennaleLuanda in Angola, I joined African leaders and partners to reaffirm our shared commitment to building lasting peace across the continent. This year’s focus on water governance reminds us that shared resources must bring countries together, not divide them. Through education, sciences, intercultural dialogue and water diplomacy, @UNESCO works alongside African countries to prevent conflict, strengthen cooperation and build more resilient societies. Together with Angola, the African Union and our partners, we must turn our commitments into concrete action for peace and prosperity across Africa. #ForThePeople

In the heart of Mogadishu, a living history is being saved. Through @UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme–JFIT initiative, funded by @JapanGov, the Radio Mogadishu archive is being digitized, protected, and preserved for future generations. This #AudiovisualHeritageDay, let’s safeguard memory before it disappears. 🎥 Watch the story. #ForThePeople @mextjapan @DelUnescoJapan

What if a single water sample could tell us which species live in the ocean? 🌊 Marine organisms leave tiny traces of DNA in the water. By collecting and analysing these traces, scientists can detect which species are present without ever seeing them. With eDNA Expeditions 2026-2028, UNESCO is bringing this approach to 25 marine sites around the world, helping local communities better understand and protect their waters. 🤝 Powered by ‌OBIS of @IocUnesco, supported by @minderoo and @wilderlabnz and endorsed by the @UNOceanDecade, this project connects marine sites, local teams, citizens and experts in a shared effort to amplify marine life observations. Discover more: #COP17Armenia #OceanDecade #OceanScience

How can AI help strengthen human connection and intercultural dialogue? @UNESCO launches the second edition of its #YouthForPeace: Intercultural Leadership Programme (2026–2027) programme, welcoming 50 young leaders from 38 countries with a high-level exchange on AI, human rights and philosophy to explore its potential to advance inclusion. Discover more: The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is implemented by UNESCO with the generous support of the Kingold Group.

🌍 How can Africa’s shared history help shape its future? As the #BiennaleLuanda is currently underway, pan-Africanism specialist Dr @AmzatBoukari reflects on how intercultural dialogue can help address today’s challenges and advance a culture of peace across Africa. Join the conversation: #CultureOfPeace @_AfricanUnion

Meet the 50 leaders from 38 countries selected for the second edition of #YouthForPeace: @UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme! As AI reshapes our societies, they will receive training, mentoring and funding to develop projects that foster dialogue, inclusion and strengthen social cohesion. 🔗 The Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is implemented by UNESCO with the generous support of the Kingold Group.

A major step towards a safer digital future for young people. @UNESCO's Executive Board has launched an accelerated process to develop a new international Recommendation on youth and digital environments in the age of #AI, aiming for adoption in November 2027. Young people's rights, well-being and voices must be at its heart. #ForThePeople

Media and Information Literacy is everyone's responsibility. In the age of AI and information overload, we all have a role in helping people think critically and navigate information. This #GlobalMILWeek, discover your part: #WeAllPlayAPart

900 million people. Over 2,260 UNESCO-designated sites. 🌍 At #COP17Armenia, @UNESCO highlights the role of local communities and their knowledge in biodiversity conservation. Discover the People and Nature report: #ForThePeople #ForNature #COP17

When ecosystems degrade, the consequences reach far beyond wildlife. At #COP17Armenia, UNESCO highlights that around 40% of UNESCO-designated sites struggle to support wildlife due to ecosystem degradation, threatening biodiversity, carbon storage and the 900 million people living in and around these places. @UNESCO’s People and Nature report points to restoration as the immediate priority, led by the communities who live in these landscapes.  Discover the findings:   #ForThePeople #ForNature #COP17

🌺 Discover Timor-Leste’s first @UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: Nino Konis Santana! Between tropical forests and coral reefs, it brings together nature and cultural heritage, supporting local communities and a more sustainable future. 🔗 #ForNature #ForThePeople @UNESCO_MAB

Education plays a part. 📚 Only 43% of countries have integrated Media and Information Literacy into their national curricula. As AI, digital platforms and information overload transform how learners access information, these skills are more essential than ever. Bring MIL into your classroom. Play your part: #GlobalMILWeek #WeAllPlayAPart

Peace is built through opportunity, inclusion and young people empowered to shape their futures. In Nigeria, UNESCO’s #BEARIII project is helping youth gain skills to build livelihoods and stronger communities. 🎥 Episode 4: Skills That Unite | Nigeria #SkillsMoveUs

📱 Content creators play a part. South African content creator and educator Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa shares why young people should check sources, explore different perspectives and go beyond their feeds to do their own research. 🔗 #GlobalMILWeek #WeAllPlayAPart

Across Africa, water is a lifeline and a shared responsibility. At the Biennale de Luanda, co-organized by @_AfricanUnion, @UNESCO and the Government of Angola, young leaders and policymakers are turning cooperation over water into a foundation for peace. Discover how Africa’s youth are shaping a future where water brings communities together, rather than driving them apart: #CultureOfPeace #PriorityAfrica #ForThePeople @LidiaArthurBri1

Ecosystems have limits. If pressures continue, over 1 in 4 UNESCO-designated sites could reach critical tipping points by 2050. At #COP17Armenia, @UNESCO calls for restoration, better management and support for local communities. #COP17

These numbers tell a bigger story. As governments gather at #COP17, UNESCO-designated sites show commitments turning into action: monitored wildlife populations worldwide are down 73% since 1970, but within these sites they remain comparatively stable. Yet nearly 90% of the sites are under pressure. Explore the full picture in the new report: People and nature in @UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions 🔗 #COP17Armenia

How can we build a healthier information environment in the age of AI? Media and Information Literacy is everyone's responsibility. 🌍 #GlobalMILWeek starts today! Discover how you can play your part: #WeAllPlayAPart