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Latest aid figures show support to education falls again
Monday, 25 April 2016, 8:06 pm | UNESCO
Latest aid figures for education estimated by the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, UNESCO, show that levels went down by almost US$600 million, or 4%, between 2013 and 2014. The share of total aid being allocated to education also fell from ... More >>
UNESCO honours New Zealand heritage items
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 3:56 pm | UNESCO
The UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand Trust has announced the inscription of He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni ( the Declaration of Independence ofthe United Tribes of New Zealand ) and the Pickerill Papers on Plastic Surgery ... More >>
Challenges faced by women in Asia-Pacific media
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 8:22 pm | UNESCO
UNESCO, UN Women and IFJ study gives journalists their say on challenges faced by women in Asia-Pacific media More >>
Bangkok: Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphophia
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 1:58 pm | UNESCO
BMA, UN, embassy representatives, civil society and artists stand united with LGBTI Thais on International Day against Transphobia, Homophobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT) at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre More >>
Resolution passed on School-Related Gender Based Violence
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 12:44 pm | UNESCO
Paris – For immediate Release - Fifty-eight countries have signed up to the first ever UN resolution on school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), “ Learning without fear ”, during UNESCO’s Executive Board meeting on 16 April. More >>
Study on factors fuelling lack of women in STEM in Asia
Monday, 9 March 2015, 3:00 pm | UNESCO
When it comes to science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields (STEM) in Asia, women are all too often underpaid and underrepresented. A study launched by UNESCO Bangkok in conjunction with celebrations surrounding International Women's ... More >>
UNESCO honours early NZ oral and written heritage items
Monday, 1 December 2014, 3:30 pm | UNESCO
New Zealand’s first book, oral history recordings that survived the Christchurch earthquakes and early 19th century missionary records have been listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand register of documentary heritage. More >>
Thailand: Launch of 'rainbow chalking' campaign
Friday, 16 May 2014, 3:27 pm | UNESCO
International partners shine light on realities and risks of bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Thai schools More >>
Learning to Live Together
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 2:37 pm | UNESCO
BANGKOK, 28 APRIL, 2014 – What are countries doing to promote peace through education systems in the Asia-Pacific region? More >>
Study Sheds Light on School-Related Gender Based Violence
Friday, 7 March 2014, 11:43 am | UNESCO
Children in Asia-Pacific are being robbed of their ability to learn in a safe environment as a result of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) and current policy approaches do not adequately address the problem, according to a study released today. More >>
Myanmar Sites Identified as Top World Heritage Priorities
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 11:17 am | UNESCO
Two natural heritage sites in Myanmar have been recommended as priority candidates for future nomination to UNESCO’s World Heritage List: Nat Ma Taung National Park in Chin State and the Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Kachin State. More >>
27 million children out of school in four Asian countries
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 5:22 pm | UNESCO
UNICEF and UNESCO Institute for Statistics study reveals staggering number of children out of school in South Asia and reasons for exclusion More >>
Distinguished heritage items inscripted on UNESCO register
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 3:01 pm | UNESCO
Distinguished heritage items inscripted on UNESCO NZ register The Sir Edmund Hillary Archive, the original score and lyrics of God Defend New Zealand and the personal and literary papers of Charles Brasch take their place on the UNESCO Memory of the ... More >>
UNESCO Global Forum on Media and Gender – 2-4 December 2013
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 4:26 pm | UNESCO
Shut out and stereotyped – for many women in the Asia-Pacific region this is the reality when it comes to positions of power within mass media outlets and the way they are portrayed through them. More >>
Myanmar Launches Initiative for Natural World Heritage
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:31 pm | UNESCO
Seven natural sites have been identified for Myanmar’s World Heritage “Tentative List” during a meeting conducted in Nay Pyi Taw to launch the World Heritage process for natural heritage in the country. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of ... More >>
Impact of Laws on Youth’s Access to Sexual Health Services
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:52 pm | UNESCO
Restrictive laws and policies in Asia-Pacific are blocking young people from accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV services, according to a new report to be released at the 11th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific ... More >>
Strategic Partner Meeting on Flexible Learning Strategies
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 6:44 pm | UNESCO
Strategic Partner Meeting on Flexible Learning Strategies to Reach Out-of-School Children in Asia and the Pacific More >>
New Zealand to represent at UN Youth Forum
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 12:58 pm | UNESCO
Young Christchurch journalist, Genevieve Ng, has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 8th UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris from 29 to 31 October. More >>
Taking Learning to the Next Level in Asia-Pacific
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 1:48 pm | UNESCO
Taking Learning to the Next Level in Asia-Pacific: Expert Meetings Highlight Need for Rethink on Education Policy More >>
UNESCO New Zealand Youth Reference Group announced
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 5:00 pm | UNESCO
UNESCO New Zealand is delighted to announce the members of its first Youth Reference Group. More >>
