The International Day of Education, observed annually on 24 January, serves as a global platform to reaffirm education as a fundamental human right, a public good, and a key driver of sustainable development. In 2026, UNESCO marks the Day under the theme “The power of youth in co-creating education,” recognizing
In July, during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, Mount Mulanje in Malawi was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Specifically recognized as the Mount Mulanje Cultural Landscape, the designation highlights the mountain’s rich cultural and ecological value, including its significance as a sacred
UNESCO is pleased to inform you that the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is finally open for applications https://www.unesco.org/en/interculturaldialogue/youthforpeace. The deadline to apply is 22 June 2025 at 23:59 CET (Paris time). This new flagship initiative aims to empower young leaders (ages 25–45) to harness intercultural dialogue as
The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education recognizes innovative approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goal 4 on education. Therefore, UNESCO is inviting applications for the
Applications for the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for sustainable development are open. Please Apply here
