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Development</div></div></div><div data-letter="I" data-nid="434394" id="taxonomy-term-434394" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"><div class="content"><div class="title">International Year of Glaciers</div></div></div><div data-letter="M" data-nid="419206" id="taxonomy-term-419206" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/mab/50anniversary/en" title="Man and the Biosphere - 50th Anniversary" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">Man and the Biosphere - 50th Anniversary</div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="R" data-nid="423647" id="taxonomy-term-423647" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/reports/access-to-information/2021/en" title="Report on Public Access to Information (SDG 16.10.2) 2021" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">Report on Public Access to Information (SDG 16.10.2) 2021</div><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>To recovery and beyond: The report takes stock of the global progress on the adoption and implementation of legal guarantees on Access to Info</p></div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="R" data-nid="423806" id="taxonomy-term-423806" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/reports/reshaping-creativity/2022/en" title="Reshaping Policies for Creativity - 2022 Report" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">Reshaping Policies for Creativity - 2022 Report</div><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Addressing culture as a global public good</p></div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="S" data-nid="419207" id="taxonomy-term-419207" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/reports/science/2021/en" title="Science Report 2021" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div 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class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/" title="UNESDOC" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">UNESDOC</div><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>UNESCO Digital Library website.</p></div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="W" data-nid="419210" id="taxonomy-term-419210" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://whc.unesco.org/" title="World Heritage Convention (WHC)" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">World Heritage Convention (WHC)</div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="W" data-nid="423642" id="taxonomy-term-423642" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/reports/world-media-trends/2021/en" title="World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development - Global Report 2021-2022" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">World Trends in Freedom of 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media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2021-11/pexels-min-an-1313814_1.jpg?itok=msvmcaWM 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-11/pexels-min-an-1313814_1.jpg?itok=qeXpCAxZ 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-11/pexels-min-an-1313814_1.jpg?itok=qeXpCAxZ" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Culture</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/communication-information" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/370">Communication & Information</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 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width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-02/nv-xl_ioc_01.png.jpg?itok=iCaATAKz 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-02/nv-xl_ioc_01.png.jpg?itok=iCaATAKz" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Ocean</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/africa" class="nav-link">Priority Africa</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/africa" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=wp3K69dY 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=DeTGS2cv 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=mrtF24gl 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="144"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?itok=wp3K69dY 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?itok=DeTGS2cv 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?itok=mrtF24gl 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-10/groupe-afro-americains-travaillant-ensemble%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?itok=mrtF24gl" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Priority Africa</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/gender-equality" class="nav-link">Priority Gender Equality</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/gender-equality" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source 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(max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2022-10/fitforlife_visual_1760px.jpg?itok=1Y6RMwwt 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2022-10/fitforlife_visual_1760px.jpg?itok=1Y6RMwwt" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Priority Gender Equality</span></div></a></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <span class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" data-bs-toggle="dropdown-menu" title="Expand menu Impact">Impact</span><div class="big menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-0 dropdown-menu bg-primary menu-dropdown-0 menu-type-level_0"><div class="row submenu-wrapper"><div class="left-wrapper col-lg-3 col-md-12"><div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Discover UNESCO's impact around the world and the organisation's endeavour to build durable peace.</div><div class="field field--name-field-links field--type-link field--label-hidden menu-links field__items"><div class="field__item menu-link"><a class="btn btn-secondary" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/key-challenges">Key Challenges</a></div><div class="field__item menu-link"><a class="btn btn-secondary" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/achievements">Key Achievements</a></div></div></div><div class="right-wrapper col-lg-9 col-md-12"><div class="main-navigation collapse navbar-collapse" id="navbarNav"><ul class="menu nav navbar-nav menu-level-1"><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/explore" class="nav-link">Interactive Map</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/explore" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg.webp?itok=JZXV0Heh 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg.webp?itok=X6cisev6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg.webp?itok=ermTQwIo 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="144"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg?itok=JZXV0Heh 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg?itok=X6cisev6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg?itok=ermTQwIo 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2024-02/mongolfi%C3%A8re_unesco.jpg?itok=ermTQwIo" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Interactive Map</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/lists-designations" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/66210">Lists and designations</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="/en/lists-designations" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg.webp?itok=Ct778Ps0 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg.webp?itok=_o_cx-TP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg.webp?itok=pHZnN1QM 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="144"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg?itok=Ct778Ps0 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg?itok=_o_cx-TP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg?itok=pHZnN1QM 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg?itok=pHZnN1QM" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Lists and designations</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="http://www.unesco.org/en/impact" class="nav-link">Presence Worldwide</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="http://www.unesco.org/en/impact" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2023-05/2003_Convention.png.jpg.webp?itok=dNA42rtj 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2023-05/2003_Convention.png.jpg.webp?itok=d7o-Aem- 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-05/2003_Convention.png.jpg.webp?itok=ypPzk8BT 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="144"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2023-05/2003_Convention.png.jpg?itok=dNA42rtj 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2023-05/2003_Convention.png.jpg?itok=d7o-Aem- 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-05/2003_Convention.png.jpg?itok=ypPzk8BT 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" 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href="https://www.unesco.org/en/world-heritage">World Heritage</a></div></div><div class="results-sort-wrapper"></div></form></div><div class="unesco-messages-wrapper"><div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div></div><div id="block-unesco-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article class="node--view-mode-full media-large node node--type-homepage node--promoted" data-terms-tags="418340 419459 419872 422936 423612 423618 423968 423986 423608 424980 423609 423613 423614 423616 423617 423619 423621 423623" data-terms-univers="418340 419459 419872 422936 423612 423618 423968 423986" data-letter="U" data-nid="24"><div class="node__content"><div class="header-homepage"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-banner"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_desktop/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg.webp?itok=dVam4KYG 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="1920" height="792"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_tablet/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg.webp?itok=GRmCXuRI 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="800" height="406"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_mobile/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg.webp?itok=DnDRHCLn 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="400" height="512"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_desktop/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg?itok=dVam4KYG 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1920" height="792"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_tablet/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg?itok=GRmCXuRI 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="800" height="406"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_mobile/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg?itok=DnDRHCLn 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="400" height="512"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_mobile/public/2024-10/hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01.jpg?itok=DnDRHCLn" width="400" height="512" alt="hero-homepage_ed-g20-gem_01" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div><div class="field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">©Shutterstock</div></div></div><h1 class="title article-title">UNESCO highlights education as a force for sustainable development</h1><div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">UNESCO capitalizes on the G20 meeting in Brazil to deliver the message that more investment is needed for education. There is a global crisis in the quality and equity of education, but transformation is possible, and is a pathway to economic growth and peace.</div><div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/7-ways-countries-are-transforming-education" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Discover more</a></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-paragraphs field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"><div class="field__item"><div id="brazil-unesco-and-the-un-launch-global-initiative-for-information-integrity-on-climate-change" class="paragraph-border left paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Brazil, UNESCO and the UN launch Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change</h2></div><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>During the G20 in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian government, UNESCO and the United Nations launched a joint effort Tuesday to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation seeking to delay and derail climate action. The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change is an important intervention to boost support for urgent climate action at a time when scientists are warning that the world is running out of time.</span></p></div><div class="field field--name-field-links field--type-link field--label-hidden field__items"><div class="field__item"><a href="/en/articles/g20-leaders-summit-brazil-unesco-and-un-launch-global-initiative-information-integrity-climate" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Read more</a></div></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg.webp?itok=PZuniCfu 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="407"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg.webp?itok=96m9SG-P 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="700" height="467"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg.webp?itok=YSDkOcZG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="218"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg?itok=PZuniCfu 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="407"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg?itok=96m9SG-P 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="700" height="467"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg?itok=YSDkOcZG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="218"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-11/54151548199_7be5f21cc2_o.jpg?itok=PZuniCfu" width="610" height="407" alt="txt-media_g20-info-integrity-climate-change_01" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div></div><div class="media--copyright field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">G20 Brasil</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="decisive-leadership-in-education-urgently-needed" class="paragraph--hidden paragraph-border left paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Decisive leadership in education urgently needed</h2></div><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-GB">The new findings in the </span><a href="https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/leadership"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-GB"><u>2024/5 Global Education Monitoring Report: Lead for learning</u></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-GB"> just released show that adolescents are less likely to be able to read with understanding now than a decade ago. </span></p><p><span class="TextRun SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-GB">The number of children out-of-school has only fallen by 1% since 2015.</span><span class="TextRun SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"> Today, </span><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US"><u>251 million children and youth remain out of school worldwide</u></span><span class="TextRun SCXW71964553 BCX0 NormalTextRun" lang="EN-US">, while 650 million leave school without a secondary school certificate.</span><span class="EOP SCXW71964553 BCX0"> </span></p></div><div class="field field--name-field-links field--type-link field--label-hidden field__items"><div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Read more</a></div></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg.webp?itok=Aqph3gJx 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg.webp?itok=D4pDDYUx 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg.webp?itok=wDtZStXw 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg?itok=Aqph3gJx 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg?itok=D4pDDYUx 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg?itok=wDtZStXw 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="219"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-11/txt-media_gem_02.jpg?itok=Aqph3gJx" width="610" height="409" alt="txt-media_gem_02" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div></div><div class="media--copyright field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">©Rooftop/GEM Report</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="sharinghumanity-is-advancing-technology-to-serve-everyone" class="paragraph--hidden paragraph-border right big-text paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>#SharingHumanity is advancing technology to serve everyone</h2></div><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>#SharingHumanity calls for open science and the free flow of ideas. How do we promote ethical and equitable access to technology and science? </p><p>The answer is by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sharinghumanity">#SharingHumanity</a>. </p><p>Thank you Felipe Neto for joining our mission to share the solutions that can lead to a brighter future for all. </p></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-oembed-video media--view-mode-lightbox"> <a href="/en/unesco-media/3660817/lightbox" class="use-ajax" rel="nofollow" data-dialog-type="modal" data-dialog-options="{"dialogClass":["resource-group-modal"]}"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Thumbnail</div><div class="field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_desktop/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg.webp?itok=1aZXH_QG 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg.webp?itok=HgwtekV8 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="375" height="624"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg.webp?itok=HgwtekV8 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="375" height="624"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_desktop/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg?itok=1aZXH_QG 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg?itok=HgwtekV8 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="375" height="624"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg?itok=HgwtekV8 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="375" height="624"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/oembed_thumbnails/oY_n2uG2TIjZSrXyd7_LP-2E1op2AcOivijzBDmjY_4.jpg?itok=HgwtekV8" width="375" height="624" alt="#SharingHumanity is advancing technology to serve everyone" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div></div><div class="round"><i class="material-icons-sharp icon--video">play_arrow</i></div></a></div><div class="media--legend field field--name-field-legende field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">How do we promote ethical and equitable access to technology and science?<br />The answer is by #SharingHumanity. Thank you, Felipe Neto, for joining our mission to share the solutions that can lead to a brighter future for all.<br />#UnescoGC</div><div class="media--copyright field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">©UNESCO</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="delivering-in-times-of-crisis" class="paragraph paragraph--type--cards-landing paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Delivering in Times of Crisis</h2></div><div class="row"><div class="col-lg-6"><div class="card card-height-fixed card-cta card-overlay" data-uri-image-style="/sites/default/files/styles/card_2_columns/public/2024-05/card-xl_gaza.jpg?itok=YnJ1jx6Q" data-uri-image-style-mobile="/sites/default/files/styles/card_1_column/public/2024-05/card-xl_gaza.jpg?itok=7v0hYCzy"><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">UNESCO's action in the Gaza Strip / Palestine</div><div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/gaza" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Read more</a></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"><div class="card card-height-fixed card-cta card-overlay" data-uri-image-style="/sites/default/files/styles/card_2_columns/public/2024-03/Lviv%203D%20Scanning%20Historical%20buildings%2007-2023%202.JPG?itok=OO9HHrd1" data-uri-image-style-mobile="/sites/default/files/styles/card_1_column/public/2024-03/Lviv%203D%20Scanning%20Historical%20buildings%2007-2023%202.JPG?itok=cK5ZDtXZ"><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">In the face of war, UNESCO's action in Ukraine</div><div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="/en/ukraine-war" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Latest updates</a></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"><div class="card card-height-fixed card-cta card-overlay" data-uri-image-style="/sites/default/files/styles/card_2_columns/public/2022-03/card-l_mosul.png.jpg?itok=IzWXkIVy" data-uri-image-style-mobile="/sites/default/files/styles/card_1_column/public/2022-03/card-l_mosul.png.jpg?itok=iXNErXaT"><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">Revive the Spirit of Mosul</div><div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="/en/revive-mosul" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Read more</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="impact-stories" class="paragraph paragraph--type--content-search-landing paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="paragraph-content-search content-search"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Impact Stories</h2></div><div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Find out how UNESCO is making an impact and building resilience in local communities around the world.</div><div class="wrapper-search-results row display-grid" id="para-content_search_landing-more-contents-78985"><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <article role="article" class="node teaser border-top border-grey pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 unesco-type--story"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/philosophy-all-reigniting-social-energy-inclusive-future" data-canonical="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/philosophy-all-reigniting-social-energy-inclusive-future" title="Philosophy for All: Reigniting Social Energy for an Inclusive Future " class="text-decoration-none row"><div class="col-3 col-md-12 mb-4" data-class="col-9"> <img src="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/styles/small_fixed/article/2024-11/54153711917_cc67b6a7b8_k.jpg?itok=mwmCuP92&width=289&height=192" alt="Philosophy for All: Reigniting Social Energy for an Inclusive Future " class="w-100" loading="lazy" /></div><div class="col-9 col-md-12 order-first order-md-last"><div class="h5"> Philosophy for All: Reigniting Social Energy for an Inclusive Future</div></div> </a> </article></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <article role="article" class="node teaser border-top border-grey pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 unesco-type--story"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/pot-unearthed-legacy-restored-us-returns-ban-chiang-artifacts-thailand" data-canonical="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/pot-unearthed-legacy-restored-us-returns-ban-chiang-artifacts-thailand" title="A pot unearthed; a legacy restored: U.S. returns Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand" class="text-decoration-none row"><div class="col-3 col-md-12 mb-4" data-class="col-9"> <img src="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/styles/small_fixed/article/2024-11/Banchiang_artefacts_banner.png.jpg?itok=o61AhHrD&width=289&height=192" alt="A pot unearthed; a legacy restored: U.S. returns Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand" class="w-100" loading="lazy" /></div><div class="col-9 col-md-12 order-first order-md-last"><div class="h5"> A pot unearthed; a legacy restored: U.S. returns Ban Chiang artifacts to Thailand</div></div> </a> </article></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <article role="article" class="node teaser border-top border-grey pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 unesco-type--story"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/let-us-raise-our-voices-journalists" data-canonical="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/let-us-raise-our-voices-journalists" title="Let us raise our voices for journalists!" class="text-decoration-none row"><div class="col-3 col-md-12 mb-4" data-class="col-9"> <img src="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/styles/small_fixed/article/2024-11/IDEImx_2024_cover.png.jpg?itok=SaEKdWRn&width=289&height=192" alt="Let us raise our voices for journalists!" class="w-100" loading="lazy" /></div><div class="col-9 col-md-12 order-first order-md-last"><div class="h5"> Let us raise our voices for journalists!</div></div> </a> </article></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <article role="article" class="node teaser border-top border-grey pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 unesco-type--story"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/connecting-youth-global-challenges-crucial-their-empowerment" data-canonical="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/connecting-youth-global-challenges-crucial-their-empowerment" title="Connecting youth with global challenges is crucial to their empowerment" class="text-decoration-none row"><div class="col-3 col-md-12 mb-4" data-class="col-9"> <img src="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/styles/small_fixed/article/2024-11/biblioteca_antesydespu%C3%A9s.png.jpg?itok=HNBHZD4l&width=289&height=192" alt="Connecting youth with global challenges is crucial to their empowerment" class="w-100" loading="lazy" /></div><div class="col-9 col-md-12 order-first order-md-last"><div class="h5"> Connecting youth with global challenges is crucial to their empowerment</div></div> </a> </article></div></div><div id="content_search_landing-list-load-more-78985" class="btn btn-sm btn-see-more load-more btn-outline-grey4"><a href="/en/unesco-paragraph/78985/load-more/1" onclick="window.Unesco.clickLoadMore(this)" class="use-ajax" rel="nofollow">Load more</a></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="unescos-impact-in-brief" class="paragraph-simple position-full paragraph paragraph--type--banner-cta paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-banner"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_desktop/public/2024-02/capitole%20rome%20uensco.jpg.webp?itok=Af7kU9WD 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="1920" height="792"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_tablet/public/2024-02/capitole%20rome%20uensco.jpg.webp?itok=BYN3c1Ve 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src="/sites/default/files/styles/banner_mobile/public/2024-02/capitole%20rome%20uensco.jpg?itok=kiiJfyrp" width="400" height="512" alt="capitole-unesco" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div><div class="field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">© Shutterstock</div></div><div class="banner-cta-texts border"><h3 class="paragraph-title banner-cta-title">UNESCO's Impact in Brief</h3><p class="banner-cta-description">Find out more about UNESCO's recent achievements in all fields, in every region of the world.</p><div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000389050" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">UNESCO Snapshots 2023</a></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="our-mission" class="paragraph paragraph--type--cards-landing paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Our Mission</h2></div><div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">UNESCO has main priorities for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the improvement of the human condition.</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <a class="card card-height-fixed card-text card-hero card-link-wrapper" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/education" title="Mobilize education to transform lives"><div class="card-arrow arrow-black"></div> <img class="card-img-top img-fluid image-style-card-thumbnail" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_thumbnail/article/2023-10/shutterstock_2282092211.jpg?itok=SE_GB9lK" width="289" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">Mobilize education to transform lives</div><div class="card-text"><p>Ensure quality equitable and inclusive education and promote lifelong learning</p></div></div> </a></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <a class="card card-height-fixed card-text card-hero card-link-wrapper" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/biodiversity" title="Reconcile with the living"><div class="card-arrow arrow-black"></div> <img class="card-img-top img-fluid image-style-card-thumbnail" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_thumbnail/article/2022-11/Jeweled_Chameleon_Furcifer_lateralis_Madagascar_shutterstock_1613338552-web.jpg?itok=B6ibyS0H" width="289" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">Reconcile with the living</div><div class="card-text"><p>Protect the environment through knowledge sharing, good behavior and respect for biodiversity</p></div></div> </a></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <a class="card card-height-fixed card-text card-hero card-link-wrapper" href="/en/artificial-intelligence" title="Foster science & technology in the service of humanity"><div class="card-arrow arrow-black"></div> <img class="card-img-top img-fluid image-style-card-thumbnail" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_thumbnail/public/2022-03/shutterstock_1803136597.jpeg?itok=RiKtaBKn" width="289" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">Foster science & technology in the service of humanity</div><div class="card-text"><p>Encourage Open Science and the free flow of ideas, while developing ethical standards of AI and Neurosciences</p></div></div> </a></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> <a class="card card-height-fixed card-text card-hero card-link-wrapper" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/no-racism-no-discrimination" title="Promote inclusion & mutual understanding"><div class="card-arrow arrow-black"></div> <img class="card-img-top img-fluid image-style-card-thumbnail" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_thumbnail/public/2022-10/racism_discrimination_1900px_bis.jpg?itok=Xi4i5wg7" width="289" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" /><div class="card-body"><div class="card-title">Promote inclusion & mutual understanding</div><div class="card-text"><p>Build inclusive societies by promoting respect & tolerance, fight against racism, hate speech & mis/disinformation</p></div></div> </a></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="our-vision--sharinghumanity" class="paragraph-border right paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Our Vision : #SharingHumanity</h2></div><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Since wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that peace must be built. UNESCO uses education, science, culture, communication and information to foster mutual understanding and respect for our planet. We work to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind and bring out the best in our shared humanity.</p></div><div class="field field--name-field-links field--type-link field--label-hidden field__items"><div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/our-expertise" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">Our Expertise</a></div><div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/sharing-humanity" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">#SharingHumanity</a></div></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-oembed-video media--view-mode-lightbox"> <a href="/en/unesco-media/1091/lightbox" class="use-ajax" rel="nofollow" data-dialog-type="modal" data-dialog-options="{"dialogClass":["resource-group-modal"]}"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"><div class="field__label visually-hidden">Thumbnail</div><div class="field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_desktop/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg.webp?itok=lXxH5nEX 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="480" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg.webp?itok=jsBzRzjX 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="375" height="624"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg.webp?itok=jsBzRzjX 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="375" height="624"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_desktop/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg?itok=lXxH5nEX 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="480" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg?itok=jsBzRzjX 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="375" height="624"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg?itok=jsBzRzjX 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="375" height="624"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_full_mobile/public/medias/image/video_thumbnail/2023/01/txt-media_history-2_0.jpg?itok=jsBzRzjX" width="375" height="624" alt="UNESCO 75th Anniversary" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div></div><div class="round"><i class="material-icons-sharp icon--video">play_arrow</i></div></a></div><div class="media--copyright field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">© UNESCO</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="building-a-stronger-multilateralism" class="paragraph-border left paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Building a Stronger Multilateralism</h2></div><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>UNESCO stands on the frontline of international cooperation, in close coordination with sister agencies of the UN System, and as a privileged partner of the Group of 20 (G20). UNESCO shares knowledge, data and expertise to strengthen global coordination in the field of education, the sciences, culture, communication and information, supporting all Member States in the face of current global challenges. </p></div><div class="field field--name-field-links field--type-link field--label-hidden field__items"><div class="field__item"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/g20" class="btn btn-primary btn-arrow-right">UNESCO in the G20</a></div></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-02/txt-media_brasila.jpg.webp?itok=jav2HIqz 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="343"/> 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