UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrichContinue reading “Influential Figures Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors”
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UNESCO’s MONDIACULT 2025: A Global Agenda for Culture
MONDIACULT 2025: UNESCO will convene Ministers of Culture from all member states in Barcelona to collaboratively shape future cultural policies. UNESCO Headquarters, September 22, 2025 — MONDIACULT, UNESCO’s global Conference on cultural policies, will convene cultural actors, partners, and leaders from around the world in Barcelona, Spain, from September 29 to October 1, 2025. TheContinue reading “UNESCO’s MONDIACULT 2025: A Global Agenda for Culture”
UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education
UNESCO convenes global leaders during Digital Learning Week 2025 to design inclusive and human-centered futures for AI in education. Paris, France, September 15, 2025 — UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week 2025, which took place last week in Paris, examined the impact of artificial intelligence on education and its implications for learners, educators, and education systems aroundContinue reading “UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week: Shaping AI’s Role in Education”
UNESCO Director General Responds to US Withdrawal
Paris, July 22, 2025 — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO: “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from UNESCO once again—a decision that will take effect at the end of December 2026. “This choice contradicts theContinue reading “UNESCO Director General Responds to US Withdrawal”
Apply Now: Sustainable Governance Course for University Leaders
Call for applications for the third cohort of the course ‘Sustainable University Leadership and Governance: Advancing the 2030 Agenda’. This initiative targets university Vice-Chancellors and governance teams to drive strategic change for sustainability. Paris, France, June 10, 2025 — In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher EducationContinue reading “Apply Now: Sustainable Governance Course for University Leaders”
AI in Education: UNESCO’s Vision for 2025
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has declared that UNESCO has dedicated International Education Day 2025 (Friday, January 24) to exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. She has called upon the Member States of UNESCO to prioritize investments in training for educators and students regarding the responsible application of this technology inContinue reading “AI in Education: UNESCO’s Vision for 2025”
Countdown to 2025: Live Performances in Times Square
New Year’s Eve organizers in Times Square, New York City, have revealed the official event lineup. Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC, Greeicy, De La Ghetto, and Kapo will perform live in Times Square for the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration. NEW YORK, December 30, 2024 – The TimesContinue reading “Countdown to 2025: Live Performances in Times Square”
UNESCO Appoints Pharrell Williams as Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education
UNESCO has appointed Pharrell Williams as its Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship. Paris, December 19, 2024 — On Tuesday, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, appointed Pharrell Williams as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship during a ceremony at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris. Renowned as an Academy Award-nominated musicianContinue reading “UNESCO Appoints Pharrell Williams as Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education”
UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities
UNESCO is preparing to publish an extensive report that will critically examine the prevalence of gender-based violence within higher education institutions. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. The International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women was observed globally on November 25, 2024. EachContinue reading “UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities”
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