Category: UNESCO
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Rabat Named UNESCO World Book Capital 2026
UNESCO names Rabat, Morocco as World Book Capital for 2026. Paris, France, October 17, 2024 — UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, has designated Rabat, Morocco, as the World Book Capital for 2026, following recommendations from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. “I am pleased to announce the designation of Rabat as the World Book Capital for…
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Leads UNESCO Literacy Day 2024 in New Delhi
New Delhi, September 9, 2024 — The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, called upon everyone to commit to helping at least one person become literate. According to him, when we empower someone with literacy, we free them, help them discover their potential, instill a sense of dignity, reduce dependence, and foster independence and…
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Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) 23rd Meeting Highlights
Chandigarh, India, August 8, 2024 — Shri Rajeev Verma, Adviser to the Administrator, UT (Union Territory) Chandigarh, presided over the 23rd meeting of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC). Notable attendees included Smt. Anindita Mitra, Secretary Urban Planning-cum-Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Shri Vinay Partap Singh, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, Shri Ajay Chagti, Secretary Local Government, Smt. Hargunjit…
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46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session Concludes in New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India, July 31, 2024 — The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in global heritage preservation. This event, hosted for the first time in India, brought together leaders and experts from all over the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and various other…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates 46th World Heritage Committee Session at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, India, July 21, 2024 — Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee convenes annually to oversee all matters related to World Heritage sites and make critical decisions about which sites should be inscribed on the…
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Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in New Delhi
New Delhi, India, July 20, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at 7 PM on July 21, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Mr. Modi will address the gathering. The Session will take place from July 21 to July 31, 2024, at Bharat…
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UNESCO Selects Abu Dhabi as Host City for 2025 International Jazz Day
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been chosen as the Global Host City for International Jazz Day 2025. PARIS, WASHINGTON, and ABU DHABI, July 12, 2024 — Abu Dhabi has been chosen as the 2025 International Jazz Day host city. This annual event, celebrated on April 30, honors the spirit of artistic freedom and the…
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Project PARI: Elevating Delhi’s Aesthetic Essence for UNESCO 46th Session
Bringing Aesthetic Grandeur to Delhi for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting. In conjunction with the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India has introduced Project PARI (Public Art of India). With the support of Lalit Kala…
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India to Host 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in New Delhi
India, a country with a rich cultural and political heritage, will proudly host the New Delhi UNESCO World Heritage Committee session from July 21 to 31. The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will take place at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event expects over 2,500 delegates from 195 countries, including…
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Centennial Anniversary: 100 Years of International Football Tournament Proclaimed at UN General Assembly
A detailed view of a football on the podium as Taher M. El-Sonni, Permanent Representative of the State of Libya to the United Nations, introduces the draft resolution on World Football Day under Sport for Development and Peace: Building a Peaceful and Better World through Sport and the Olympic Ideal during the 80th plenary meeting…
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UNESCO New Delhi and Vantage Foundation’s Collaboration for Educational Excellence in India
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2024 — India has made strides in its education system, with solid indicators pointing to notable efforts to enhance learning outcomes. Vantage Foundation acknowledges the crucial role of UNESCO in facilitating India’s transition towards a digitally empowered society, as demonstrated in the State of Education Report published by the UNESCO New Delhi…
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International Jazz Day 2024: Thousands of Performances in 190+ Countries
Thousands of Performances and Events Presented in More Than 190 Countries, All Continents. TANGIER, Morocco, May 1, 2024 — The 13th annual International Jazz Day culminated in a momentous All-Star Global Concert from the new Palace of Arts and Culture of Tangier. This grand event, hosted by the internationally acclaimed actor Jeremy Irons, was a…
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