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will provide financial support to Ukrainian artists to aid the continuation of artistic creation & access to cultural life. Artist help lay the ground for the reconstruction of societies. More than ever, they need our help. on.unesco.org/3NS61LM #ProtectHeritage

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ItTakesAVillage to support people caught up in crisis, and teachers play a critical role. They provide continued learning, protection from abuse, psychosocial well-being, stability and hope for the future. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we thank each and every one of them.

Education is a human right, not a privilege. Today and every day, let's make the #RightToEducation a reality for everyone, everywhere. Join us & #StandUp4HumanRights! on.unesco.org/RightToEducati

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The global health crisis has proven the lifesaving role of trustworthy news and information. Yet, even as it is most needed, #PressFreedom remains caught in the concerning decline it began a decade ago. Read the full #WorldMediaTrends Report here: on.unesco.org/3T0WPaS

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“By protecting heritage, we are protecting life” Hear from

@elounasso

and discover the deeper meaning behind UNESCO’s work protecting #WorldHeritage around the world. Meet UNESCO experts & learn more about our work in education, science, culture & more: unesco.org/en/experts

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Today we remember former UN Secretary-General & Nobel Peace Laureate

@kofiannan

, who passed #OnThisDay in 2018. Homage to a tireless advocate for a fairer and better world who became a global champion for #peace. ➡️ on.unesco.org/3K2Zhd2

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United Nations and Kofi Annan

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Today we remember former UN Secretary-General & Nobel Peace Laureate

@kofiannan

, who passed #OnThisDay in 2018. Homage to a tireless advocate for a fairer and better world who became a global champion for #peace. ➡️ on.unesco.org/3K2Zhd2

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Anne Frank is among the most well-known of the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust. For many students around the world, her diary is the first encounter they have with the history of Nazi Germany's attempt to murder all the Jews of Europe during World War II.

ushmm.org

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Around the world, #ItTakesAVillage of humanitarians to deliver life-saving assistance every hour of every day. Ahead of #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand with them & recognize their important work. Join us in thanking them: worldhumanitarianday.org

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It is everyone's moral duty to remember Anne Frank. To remember the Holocaust. To remember the victims and the survivors. Today and every day. Join our call to fight anti-semitism and all forms of racism. Together, let's #ProtectTheFacts. ➡️ on.unesco.org/3Pq5ocK

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Sustainable Travel Pledge, we're working with the tourism industry to reduce single-use plastics. Check out our new online course for hospitality & tourism businesses: on.unesco.org/3IDHuIG

PATA and Expedia Group

A healthy ocean is vital for people & planet. 🌊 Monday opened the final session of the intergovernmental conference to draft the first-ever treaty on the ocean’s biological diversity. #GlobalGoals #SDG14 bit.ly/3QHhNKJ

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As we face the climate crisis, nations continue to play the blame game instead of taking responsibility for our collective future. We cannot continue this way. We must rebuild trust and come together -- to keep 1.5 degrees alive and to build climate-resilient communities.

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Time to turn the possibility into a reality! How? Around the world, #UnescoGreenCitizens are taking action to ensure clean freshwater sources and a resilient future for our planet. Learn more 👉 on.unesco.org/3OOiGz8

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Cultural heritage preservation & access to culture are essential elements to support livelihoods & communities. Discover how UNESCO alongside

@aliphfoundation

works to #ProtectHeritage in Afghanistan: on.unesco.org/3bl1KlM

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Ethical fashion. A rising trend or empty rhetoric? The

@unescocourier

looked into it and explains why sustainable fashion isn’t always sustainable: on.unesco.org/3ssh3iP

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This #TravelTuesday, learn more about the campaign that revolutionized the international approach to safeguarding heritage & paved the way for UNESCO's #WorldHeritage Convention. Discover the story behind the Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt: on.unesco.org/2qdi25D #TheNext50

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RESPECT for women. RESPECT for human rights. RESPECT for social justice. Aretha Franklin passed #OnThisDay in 2018. Homage to the Queen of Soul, an artist committed to the struggle for civil rights, gender equality & a fairer world for all. #FightRacism #StandUp4HumanRights

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Now is the time to re-embrace global solidarity and find new ways to work together for the common good. The countdown to #MONDIACULT2022 has begun! It is time to shape the future of cultural policies. unesco.org/en/mondiacult2

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“One child , one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” The #MondayMotivation we need from

@Malala

. ✨ Education transforms lives & is at the heart of our’s mission to build peace. on.unesco.org/2DWrAKH

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Attacks on journalists are attacks on freedom of expression. Now, more than ever, we need facts and press freedom. Defending journalism is standing up for democracy. on.unesco.org/2jBL2UY

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Allowing artists from developing countries greater mobility will help them benefit from new opportunities & create avenues for cultural exchanges.

's Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report has more on the power of #CulturalDiversity: on.unesco.org/3sFZWJl

Education is a human right, not a privilege. Learn how

@unesco

is working to #StandUp4HumanRights to ensure everyone, everywhere can access quality education. unesco.org/en/education

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Hate speech online can cause harm in real life. Say #NoToHate: 💠 Make your social feeds a no hate zone. 💠 Check facts before sharing. 💠 Tackle hate by sharing messages of tolerance & equality. 💠 Support those targeted by hate speech.

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Only 52% of children living with HIV had access to treatment in 2021, forcing many of them to drop out of school. Countries must increase investment in HIV prevention & adequate health services, so every child has a chance for a bright future. indanger.unaids.org via

@UNAIDS

The effects of climate change are not only visible in rising temperatures and melting glaciers, it affects every life on our planet and our shared #WorldHeritage. Join us, together we can save the planet by taking #ClimateAction: on.unesco.org/2lBewm9

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Imagine hundreds of marine species at your fingertips. Through collection environmental DNA, one litre of ocean can provide us crucial information we need to #SaveOurOcean without disturbing living organisms. ‌See how: on.unesco.org/3n4qZLG

Deeply shocked by the attack on #SalmanRushdie. All my thoughts and support to him. I strongly condemn this heinous attack. All over the world, artists and writers must have the right to create and express themselves freely without fear of violence.

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#OnThisDay 61 years ago, the construction of the #BerlinWall started. Let today serve as a reminder that we mustn't build walls, but break them – wherever they may be & whatever form they take. Read more in the

@UNESCOCourier

: on.unesco.org/2NvTG3b

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The UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge aims to drastically reduce single use plastics in tourism & travel. Together with

@ExpediaGroup

@PATA_HQ

we’ve launched a free online course to help tourism businesses to do just that. 👉on.unesco.org/3IDHuIG

Without access to... 📚Quality education 🏥Healthcare 💼Employment 🎭Culture Young people around the world can’t reach their full potential to create change. Join us and raise your voice to promote their rights for a better future for all: on.unesco.org/YouthDay #YouthDay

The creative economy is one of the youngest & fastest growing 🚀 economic sectors, with women & young people being one of the main drivers. Yet, it is one of the hardest hit by #COVID19. On #YouthDay, let’s equip them with the right skills to succeed. on.unesco.org/3sFZWJl

In some regions, the creative sector employs more youth than any other field. Cultural and creative industries provide huge opportunities for employment. Stay tuned for more facts during #MONDIACULT2022 in 🇲🇽: unesco.org/en/mondiacult2

Around the world, young people are striving for #ClimateAction, peace, #HumanRights, gender equality, justice & much more. Yet, they remain underrepresented in political decision making. This #YouthDay, let’s recognize their potential in driving change. on.unesco.org/YouthDay

1940: 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 3M 1980: 🐘🐘🐘🐘 1.5M 2022: 🐘 < 500k This #WorldElephantDay lets all reflect on the importance of conserving biodiversity. The time to act #ForNature is now.

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Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your dream matters. Young people all around the world are speaking out & fighting for their ideas to build a better world for all. On #YouthDay, let them inspire you to speak out! ✌️ on.unesco.org/YouthDay✌️

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It’s not enough to listen to young people — we need to integrate them into decision-making mechanisms at all levels. This #YouthDay, let’s unite across generations to break down barriers, and work toward a more equitable, just & inclusive world for all people.

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Every generation has a key role to play in addressing global challenges. On Friday's #YouthDay, see how

@unfpa

works to empower young people and protect their rights to help achieve a better world: unf.pa/iyd22

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