Unesco Press Releases

Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. Language is the armory of the human mind, and at once contains the trophies of its past and the weapons of its future conquests.

The Institute of Advanced Studies Foundation of UNESCO has awarded an honorary doctorate to Democratic presidential candidate  Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente.

"The Queen of the Universe" is very happy to announce this year's gala event taking place on Sunday, December 6th in one of the most beautiful and historic venues, the Saban Theater. Red Carpet arrivals 5:00 p.m.  Event starts at 7:00 p.m.

STOE, DECTRIS & Xenocs announce accepted young cristallographers from 19 nations for the IUCR-UNESCO OpenFactory in France and Germany

Joanna Nadeau, Associate Director of Environmental Programs at Audubon International, will deliver the keynote address at an event celebrating the tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve in Parry Sound, Ontario.

An Insider's Experience with award-winning Brazil Sea Kayak Tour

The Municipality of San Miguel de Allende has launched a PR and marketing campaign aimed to increase US arrival to the UNESCO World Heritage city and recently named "Best City of the World" by Condé Nast Traveler.

This October 30th 2013, an intrepid team of Secret Compass adventurers will head to the Yemeni island of Socotra on a pioneering expedition to summit the island’s highest peak, Mount Hajhir.

The L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have announced that applications are now open for the 2013 Pan Arab Fellowships For Women in Science in its fourth consecutive year.

UNESCO Beirut Office, Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, Municipality of Saida and Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development are organizing a conference about Social & Spatial Transformations in the Old City of Saida"

Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. Language is the armory of the human mind, and at once contains the trophies of its past and the weapons of its future conquests.

The Institute of Advanced Studies Foundation of UNESCO has awarded an honorary doctorate to Democratic presidential candidate  Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente.

Climaveneta units to preserve a UNESCO safeguarded artwork (codex)

"The Queen of the Universe" is very happy to announce this year's gala event taking place on Sunday, December 6th in one of the most beautiful and historic venues, the Saban Theater. Red Carpet arrivals 5:00 p.m.  Event starts at 7:00 p.m.

Sintra, Portugal - Canadian photographer Taylor Moore has stepped back through time, and captured a sublime perspective of the UNESCO heritage site Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra.

DotConnectAfrica was invited to participate in the UNESCO international multistakeholder conference under the theme CONNECTing the Dots: Options for Future Action to discuss the first draft of the Comprehensive Study on Internet-related issues.

Brussels, 26 February 2015 – EURid, the .eu registry, will attend and participate at CONNECTing the Dots: Options for Future Actionfrom 3 – 4 March in Paris, France in support of a comprehensive and consultative multi-stakeholder study on...

Heritage Itinerary, the world’s first travel website devoted to UNESCO World Heritage destinations has officially launched at www.heritageitinerary.com.

STOE, DECTRIS & Xenocs announce accepted young cristallographers from 19 nations for the IUCR-UNESCO OpenFactory in France and Germany

Joanna Nadeau, Associate Director of Environmental Programs at Audubon International, will deliver the keynote address at an event celebrating the tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve in Parry Sound, Ontario.

An Insider's Experience with award-winning Brazil Sea Kayak Tour

The Municipality of San Miguel de Allende has launched a PR and marketing campaign aimed to increase US arrival to the UNESCO World Heritage city and recently named "Best City of the World" by Condé Nast Traveler.

This October 30th 2013, an intrepid team of Secret Compass adventurers will head to the Yemeni island of Socotra on a pioneering expedition to summit the island’s highest peak, Mount Hajhir.

The L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have announced that applications are now open for the 2013 Pan Arab Fellowships For Women in Science in its fourth consecutive year.

The mission of the Save Nubia Project is to the ancient African civilizations of Kush, Nubia and the descendants under threat of being flooded and permanently destroyed.

New travel website officially launched 1.06.12 that promotes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Røros, Norway, through 360x180-degree HD panoramas

According to Martha Graham acknowledged as the Picasso of Dance, “Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion."

Books are all about sharing experience, knowledge and understanding and without doubt are the most powerful forms of dialogue between individuals, within communities, between generations and with other societies.

UNESCO Beirut Office, Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO, Municipality of Saida and Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development are organizing a conference about Social & Spatial Transformations in the Old City of Saida"

This is a fantastic journey with Luxury Travel Ltd through three Southeast Asian nations where travelers can discover the best of the best and explore the treasures of 6 world heritage sites.

The Learning Architect will be hosting a series of free Modern Life Skills events at various UK locations from May 2012.

In a move that considerably boosted the Palestinians' bid for full membership at the United Nations, UNESCO voted overwhelmingly and admitted Palestine as a full member state.

The Global Campaign to Save Jeju Island joins forces with Korean-American activists to call attention to failed Lee Myung-Bak policies.

With Exotissimo, travelers will get to explore Luang Prabang in a fun and innovative way by electric bike. It is safe, produces no emissions and is suitable for just about anybody.

Teachers Day is indeed an occasion to pay reverence and gratitude to teachers for their selfless effort in shaping careers and enriching the educational process.

Experience the magic, aura and mysticism of along Bay with Exotissimo. An overnight boat trip takes guests to the most wonderful limestone sites, with cave exploration and swimming included.

Exotissimo is proud to present the glamour, history and pride of Central Vietnam. Filled with UNESCO sites, guests are sure to marvel at the relics awaiting them at Hue, Hoi An and My Son.

Sukhothai is home to a fine collection of ancient temples, relics, monuments and stupas. An enchanting ancient city, it is an essential stop for those keen on Thai history.

One of Thailand's proudest eras, the Sukhothai Kingdom provides us with many of its, greatest treasures. Temples, Buddha statues and pagodas are to be seen here.

The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in its 35th session in Paris, France, recently voted to add the Cathedral of León, in Nicaragua, to the World Heritage List.