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We must make sure #ArtificialIntelligence is developed for us and not against us. To harness #AI for social good, it must be ethical & human-centered.
Here’s how we make it happen: on.unesco.org/3URqzsb
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#PressFreedom is about...
👉 independence
👉 dignity
👉 truth
👉 social justice
👉#HumanRights
@AgnesCallamard joins our call to stand up for freedom of expression!
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That’s 244 million too many.
The #RightToEducation is a fundamental human right for everyone.
on.unesco.org/3BiDM3Z
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The #ocean provides the air we breathe, the food we eat & regulates our climate. Yet, we barely know its mysteries.
To #SaveOurOcean, we must understand it.
Let the ocean be your teacher.
unesco.org/en/ocean
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Here's our message on this International Day of Living Together:
Remember that love brings us together.
Remember to be kind & supportive with one another.
Not just today, but every single day.
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Here's our message on this International Day of Living Together:
Remember that love brings us together.
Remember to be kind & supportive with one another.
Not just today, but every single day.
on.unesco.org/3xGIf0f
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📷: The "Knotted Gun" sculpture is a universal symbol of non-violence on display at UNHQ in NYC.
Tuesday is the International Day of Living Together in Peace. un.org/en/observances
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This is what a village without access to electricity looks like.
16 May is Int'l #DayOfLight. A day that reminds us that energy is essential for humanity - in science, art & culture, education, medicine & communication!
Read more in : on.unesco.org/2Hb6dWI
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The work of scientists such as Ibn Al-Haytham, Galileo & Einstein changed the way we think about light.
Today, we rely on light to achieve even greater scientific & technological progress.
On Int'l #DayofLight, let's #ShineALight and #ShareSciences!
on.unesco.org/2rDGPkq
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For 20 years, has been shining a light on the best of humanity: our #LivingHeritage in all its diversity.
More than ever, lets strengthen bonds and foster understanding between communities.
✨ Take part in the celebration: ich.unesco.org/en/home
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For 20 years, has been shining a light on the best of humanity: our #LivingHeritage in all its diversity.
More than ever, lets strengthen bonds and foster understanding between communities.
✨ Take part in the celebration: ich.unesco.org/en/home
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The work of scientists such as Ibn Al-Haytham, Galileo & Einstein changed the way we think about light.
Today, we rely on light to achieve even greater scientific & technological progress.
On Int'l #DayofLight, let's #ShineALight and #ShareSciences!
on.unesco.org/2rDGPkq
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+750 million people live w/out access to electricity.
Goal 7 of the #SDGs aims to ensure access to affordable, clean energy for all.
By using clean energy, we can reduce poverty, improve health & protect the environment.
This #DayOfLight, let's work together to light up lives.
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Tuesday is the International #DayOfLight.
Join in celebrating the role light plays in science, culture, art, education & the #GlobalGoals -- as well as the hope it can bring in times of difficulty. en.unesco.org/commemorations
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This is what a village without access to electricity looks like.
16 May is Int'l #DayOfLight. A day that reminds us that energy is essential for humanity - in science, art & culture, education, medicine & communication!
Read more in : on.unesco.org/2Hb6dWI
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🇨🇷Costa Rica will become the first Central American country to have an AI policy.
The Govt. has committed to promoting its AI strategy in accordance with 's "Recommendation on Ethics in Artificial Intelligence."
bit.ly/3VNQ5PH
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We are all different.
We have different cultures, religions and beliefs.
But our differences make us stronger.
Join us in celebrating these differences on International Day of Living Together in #Peace!
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We are all different.
We have different cultures, religions and beliefs.
But our differences make us stronger.
Join us in celebrating these differences on International Day of Living Together in #Peace!
on.unesco.org/3xGIf0f
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#WorldHeritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today & pass on to the future generations.
Let's continue to safeguard our natural & cultural heritage -- both irreplaceable sources of life & inspiration. on.unesco.org/3k141Br
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The countdown is on! Only 4 days left to nominate your country’s girls’ & women’s education champions for this year’s #GWEPrize - Submit now before it is too late! Here’s how :on.unesco.org/gweprize
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Unleash your curiosity with UNESCO #Podcasts!
There's something for everyone, from culture and heritage to science and technology. Tune in, learn, and share the knowledge.
🎙️unesco.org/en/podcasts
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Education is a human right, not a privilege.
See how works around the world to ensure everyone, everywhere, can access quality education. unesco.org/en/education #StandUp4HumanRights
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Without #PressFreedom, our human rights are in freefall.
Let's cling to free and independent journalism so that our rights don't slip through our fingers!
unesco.org/en/days/press- #WorldPressFreedomDay
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Ever wondered what UNESCO´s Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the blue shield are?
Wonder no more! Here you have the explanation in less than one minute!😉
#ProtectHeritage #ShareCulture
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Racism, xenophobia and intolerance are damaging to all societies.
But, there are ways YOU can take action and #FightRacism:
☝️ Call out racism and hate speech
💬 Start conversations
📣 Change the narrative
un.org/en/fight-racism
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It’s all about LIGHT!
Let's celebrate what #light can do for all of us.
Ahead of Tuesday's Int'l #DayOfLight, the invites you to explore the many ways light has influenced life on earth and life beyond our stars: on.unesco.org/2T7kBVn
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“Any damage to cultural property....is a damage to the #CulturalHeritage of all humanity, because every people contributes to the world's culture.”- Preamble of the 1954 Hague Convention.
Destruction of cultural property is a crime: on.unesco.org/3DolTBz
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🧭 Are you fascinated by incredible stories of adventure, trade, and cultural exchange?
If you’re a young researcher, then the #UNESCOSilkRoads Grant is for you! Apply now to uncover new insights into this ancient network 👉 on.unesco.org/3rA37R0
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Today marks the anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
For 69 years, the Convention has helped communities preserve their #CulturalHeritage during war & reconstruction.
ℹ️ on.unesco.org/3efiRDD
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In #Bielowieza, beekeepers take special care of wild #bees.
Recreating pre-existing living conditions on tree bee hives, they do not interfere with their natural life cycle.
This practice unites families from one generation to the other.
on.unesco.org/3LsdlM6 #ShareCulture
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No child should be left behind.
It's time to prioritise education and ensure all primary school-age children have the chance to learn and thrive.
on.unesco.org/3Jh6Oqk #RightToEducation
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Ahead of the International Day for Living Together in #Peace tomorrow, we emphasise the vital need for co-existence, dialogue, tolerance and understanding.
Together, we can break down barriers.
Together, we can build a more peaceful world 🌏☮️
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The protection of children from all forms of violence is a fundamental right.
But without #PressFreedom, we simply cannot defend children's rights.
unesco.org/en/days/press-
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Every year, some 1⃣1⃣million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean!
Preserving our ocean & its resources protects our future. 🌊
We need bold actions to #SaveOurOcean!
Here's what UNESCO is doing: ioc.unesco.org #GlobalGoals
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Tomorrow is the 69th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
It established the distinct blue shield emblem which helps identifies protected cultural property under int'l law: on.unesco.org/3DolTBz
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Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!
DYK that some of our #WorldHeritage sites serve as a sanctuary for migrating birds? Yet, many species are at risk due to human activity & pollution.
Let's take action to protect migratory birds!
on.unesco.org/3nWF8yM
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CO2 increase in the atmosphere leads to more acidic oceans. #OceanAcidification is already impacting many species, including 🦪 & 🪸 .
The #OceanDecade will advance monitoring & research, providing new tools to strengthen science for action!
oceandecade.org
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Such a pleasure to welcome back to Headquarters! Goodwill Ambassador of our Organization, he is a true pillar of intercultural dialogue for #peace. Today he presented his new documentary and spoke with hundreds of young people from across the world.
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Today, we screened our documentary 'For the Sake of Peace' for 450 French students at Campus for Peace. I was impressed by the eager, smart questions they had afterward. Disseminating the message of peace must start with youths. They have the power to change the world.
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