To earn this first-of-its-kind accolade, the Italian government campaigned UNESCO for five years—spearheaded by Italian food expert (and CNT Italia editor-in-chief) Maddalena Fossati.
Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.
Celebrated on 11 December, International Mountain Day reminds us of the essential role mountains play in sustaining life. This year, the global community highlights the profound importance of glaciers ...
Around 13 out of every 100 young people and adults in Chiapas have not had the opportunity to learn to read, write, or to perform basic arithmetic. As an act of social justice and inclusion, the ...
Today, UNESCO represents Fridah Manenji’s life long work, a place of learning, growth, and belonging. Her legacy is woven into the institution’s history not through loud accolades, but through trust ...
As part of its commitment to Syria, UNESCO has also supported access to education. Through the Safe Schools project, Syrian ...
Stephen Hill was previously employed by UNESCO from 1995 until the end of 2005. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef made the international headlines this week. It was not good news for the reef, described ...
It is also possible to make unrestricted voluntary contributions, whether you are a State Party, a private entity or an individual. arrow_forward Online donations can be made here For States Parties, ...
The United States is once again withdrawing from the United Nations' UNESCO program with the Trump administration labeling the organization as "woke" and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay calling ...
UNESCO extends its UNITWIN partnership with the University of Lagos, focusing on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue until 2029.
Officials at UNESCO are recommending that Venice, Italy, be added to its List of World Heritage in Danger, a designation that identifies vulnerable heritage sites in need of support. The agency’s ...
UNESCO names Deepavali to its 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' list, marking global recognition for India’s iconic festival of ...