African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015, serves as an opportunity for global and African communities to celebrate the continent’s rich cultural and natural legacy. However, while Africa boasts breathtaking heritage sites, the threats to their survival are mounting. Despite being home to remarkable landmarks, Africa remains underrepresented on the World Heritage List, […]

Nicaragua notified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of its withdrawal from the organization after condemning the recognition given to the newspaper La Prensa, describing it as an affront to the cultural and historical values of the country. RELATED: Venezuela Congratulates Nicaragua on the Day of National Dignity Co-presidents Daniel Ortega and […]

The Regional Office of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the Gulf States and Yemen in Doha marked the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace with a special event held at the United Nations House in Doha. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the […]

Located in the province of Pinar del Río, in western Cuba, the Viñales Valley is much more than a tourist destination: it is a corner where nature and tradition merge into a landscape that seems frozen in time. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, this valley is recognized for its unique geography, biodiversity, […]

Monsignor Antoine Camilleri conveyed a message from Pope Francis, urging participants to prioritize hope and focus on migrants and displaced persons. Related: ALBA-TCP Rejects Trump’s Decision on Cuba and Defends its Sovereignty This Tuesday, the Cuban capital hosted the opening of the VI International Conference on the Balance of the World, gathering 623 delegates from […]

“Education is the only way to be able to share better,” said Mayor Zaragoza, stressing his conviction that knowledge is an essential tool in combating poverty and social exclusion. Related: UNESCO: Casabe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Representing Venezuela’s Cultural Richness On Thursday, Madrid was in mourning with the news of the death […]

This multinational effort underscores the importance of Casabe as a shared cultural element that has survived through the centuries, even in the face of challenges imposed by colonization. Related: Gastronomy in Latin America and the Caribbean, a Cultural Mix On December 4, Venezuela celebrated a significant milestone by receiving recognition of the Casabe as an […]

According to a UNESCO statement, this first phase of the project will focus on schools most affected by Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, which caused devastation and human losses. Related: Cuba: President Diaz-Canel Visits Communities Affected by Hurricane Oscar The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) representation in Cuba has launched a joint initiative […]

UNESCO representatives voted unanimously in favour of the Lebanese request, despite the fact that the Israeli commission tried to dismiss the proposal for protection of monuments. At a session held on Tuesday at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Lebanon defended the proposal to protect 34 monuments from damage caused by Israeli […]

The mission has requested an emergency meeting of a committee specializing in heritage protection, as well as an official UNESCO statement urging all parties involved to take concrete measures to protect archaeological, cultural, historical, and natural sites. Related: Israeli Forces Kill 18 People in Southern Lebanon The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Migrants announced […]