Literacy is key to unlocking the cycle of poverty
In an op-ed published in The Houston Chronicle, Former First Lady Laura Bush and Director-General Bokova remind us why literacy “must become the breakthrough strategy for equity and development that it can be.”
PepsiCo and UNESCO Unite in Burma (Myanmar)
Ambassador Killion welcomes the agreement between UNESCO and PepsiCo."This new partnership will enable Burmese youth to develop essential managerial skills, and is an important contribution to Burma’s economic development under its new leadership."
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
On July 10th, 2012, Ambassador and Mrs. David Killion celebrated U.S. Independence Day with a special New Orleans-themed reception at the historic Hôtel de Talleyrand in Paris. The event was an opportunity shed light on the significance and extent of U.S. engagement at UNESCO.
UNESCO joins global fight against anti-gay bullying
UNESCO has released a report that provides a snapshot of homophobic bullying in countries across the world. The report states that, based on evidence collected, the scale of the problem is ‘significant’ and as a result students around the world are routinely denied the ‘basic, universal human right to education’.
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International Youth Day, August 12, 2012
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses the International Youth Day.
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UNESCO World Heritage status sought for D-Day beaches
Normandy seeks World Heritage status for the D-Day beaches that symbolize a turning point for World War II.
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‘Protection, Preservation and Prosperity: Stories of World Heritage’
UNESCO and Smithsonian Institution celebrate the World Heritage Convention by launching an online project that features 10 World Heritage sites.
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Heritage Under Fire in Syria
UNESCO's Director-General appeals for the protection of the world heritage city of Aleppo.
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Education
World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education
The progress toward and the gaps in achieving equal access for girls and women to education.
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Google Map
UNESCO in the U.S.
See where UNESCO is making a difference in the U.S.
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Cultural Heritage
eJournal: A Living Legacy: Preserving Intangible Culture
Many in U.S. celebrate and preserve its diverse intangible cultural heritage.
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Communication
eJournal: Defining Internet Freedom
How do governments and societies confront new and transformative Internet technologies?
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World Heritage
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Celebrates 10th Year, Supports Projects at 12 World Heritage Sites
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World Heritage
U.S. Continues Support for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Haiti
3 projects represent a contribution of more than $430,000
U.S. Mission News and Events
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The Guardian Op-Ed: "Are open educational resources the key to global economic growth?"
Ambassador Killion and Sir John Daniel explain how OERs have the potential to solve the global education crisis and contribute to sustainable economic growth - if governments are prepared to embrace them.
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Penn Bioethicist Jonathan D. Moreno Appointed to UNESCO International Bioethics Committee
Renowned bioethicist Dr. Jonathan D. Moreno of the University of Pennsylvania was recently appointed by Director-General Irina Bokova to the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee (IBC).
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UNESCO Youth Specialist Maria Kypriotou Selected for International Visitor Leadership Program
Maria Kypriotou, an Assistant Program Specialist with UNESCO’s Youth-led Social Innovation Team, was recently selected for the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program by the U.S. Mission to UNESCO.
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Remarks by Ambassador David Killion at the Independence Day Reception
Ambassador and Mrs. David Killion celebrated U.S. Independence Day with a special New Orleans-themed reception, which honored a unique aspect of American culture and the significance of U.S. engagement at UNESCO.
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Water is Key
On June 4th, Ambassador Killion hosted a special reception at UNESCO headquarters to celebrate UNESCO’s work on freshwater issues and the International Hydrological Program (IHP).
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Ambassador Killion Applauds New Google/UNESCO Project
The World Wonders Project will “bring world heritage to life for millions of people who wouldn’t normally have access to it.”
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The Holocaust is About Today and Tomorrow
(Jerusalem Post) UNESCO Honorary Ambassador and Special Envoy for Holocaust Education Samuel Pisar discusses why Holocaust education is critical in today’s world.
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Guest Contributor- John Edward Hasse
Hasse, Curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and founder of Jazz Appreciation Month, discusses what it was like to launch Jazz Day at UNESCO.
