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2013-06-17 15:54:05 (1 comments, 5 reshares, 32 +1s)

UNESCO World Heritage isn’t a beauty contest. It’s at the heart of our efforts to create peace & sustainable development worldwide. A great example is in our new infographic, which shows how UNESCO World Heritage Sites help critically endangered rhino species avoid extinction. Many rhinos today are threatened by a massive surge in poaching for horns. Show your support & help us awareness by translating it into your language 

* ALL INFOGRAPHICS: http://ow.ly/m5j6k 
* HELP US TRANSLATE: http://ow.ly/m5j35 
* 2013 WORLD HERITAGE INSCRIPTIONS: http://ow.ly/m5j4Y 

A special thanks to all those who made this infographic possible: UN Volunteers Suzie Watt (lead designer) & Tinghua Zhou, Bao Tram Tran, Samarthya Priyahita, Puspanjalee Das, Chandani Rana, Sai Priyanka Kalamjaru, Satish Kumar and Ram Boojh, Lilianmaria Karungo, Isabel Arranz del Riego, DariaKoltush... more »

2013-06-17 10:53:16 (0 comments, 8 reshares, 29 +1s)

Great news! Important Khmer statues were returned to Cambodia during opening of our #UNESCO #WorldHeritage meeting in Phnom Penh.

Our Director-General Irina Bokova said: “We are all encouraged by the historic voluntary restitution of two important Khmer Pandava statues by the Metropolitan #Museum of New York to the people of Cambodia. This restitution is an expression of strong ethical and moral behaviour that provides an example of good practice to other museums and collectors […] #UNESCO is honoured to have contributed to this restitution, which is, I believe, a move towards greater respect and mutual understanding.” http://ow.ly/m627S

Photo: UNESCO/Eric Esquivel

2013-06-12 22:07:14 (1 comments, 6 reshares, 66 +1s)

Our #WorldHeritage Committee will consider the inscription of 32 sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List from 16 to 27 June in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (Cambodia) http://ow.ly/lYE6x 

Photo: #UNESCO #WorldHeritage Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. It contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.

2013-06-09 21:46:36 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

Did you know? We're on Pinterest.com/unesco Discover our newest gallery, featuring success stories from our Intl Fund for Cultural Diversity, which fosters the emergence of local cultural sectors & strengthens creative industries. With double-digit growth globally, creative industries can help generate jobs and income, especially for developing countries.

2013-06-09 21:44:50 (5 comments, 14 reshares, 64 +1s)

World Heritage update: Damage to Timbuktu’s cultural heritage is worse than first estimated reports. This is our common heritage, nothing can justify damaging it. We must protect culture -- the identity and values of a people are at stake. http://ow.ly/lPUcs

2013-06-06 22:55:46 (5 comments, 6 reshares, 52 +1s)

We must make human rights records accessible to all. Discover why, over 30 years after the May 18th Democratic Uprising in Gwangju (South Korea), the city has proposed to promote the preservation of human rights records. These records are vital for transmitting to future generations the messages and lessons we learned, so that our past errors are not repeated. http://ow.ly/lMZm0

2013-06-05 22:54:37 (2 comments, 7 reshares, 34 +1s)

President Hollande received our peace prize at UNESCO headquarters in Paris for taking action in January to end the control of insurgents in Northern Mali and bring peace and stability to the region. “What was targeted in Timbuktu was not just the heritage of one region or people, it was World Heritage,” said UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova during the award ceremony on Wednesday. “It’s a symbol of ancient Islamic wisdom, spanning all of the Sahel, and of a common culture spanning all of West Africa,” she added, “from the ancient empire of Ghana to the Toucouleur empire and the Peul and Bambara kingdoms, that has been carried to our time for dialogue between civilisations.” http://ow.ly/lKFYn

2013-06-04 22:10:05 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 24 +1s)

UNESCO will support Palestinian university students from disadvantaged backgrounds and marginalized areas to pursue their studies by providing them with access to essential course materials, including text and reference books, computer and internet facilities, following the signing between the Director-General and the Ambassador of Palestine to UNESCO of a Plan of Operation for a project funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 4 June 2013.

The 36-month project will establish or support libraries that contain vital course materials for students in 12 districts of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, benefiting some 12,000 students per year. Each library will be staffed by a local coordinator and a librarian supported by volunteers from the targeted communities, and be equipped with an Internet terminal, a printer, photocopier and computers, enabling students to search for information free of... more »

2013-06-04 22:09:18 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

French President Francois Hollande will be awarded the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize during a ceremony, held at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris on 5 June. The ceremony will be webcast live on UNESCO website from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm (GMT+2). In early 2013, the Hollande government authorised a French-led operation to secure regions in northern Mali that had been captured by rebels. In addition to reported human rights violations in these areas, the conflict caused significant damage and destruction to the country’s priceless cultural heritage, including in Timbuktu, famous for its World Heritage-listed historic centre and a large collection of centuries-old Islamic manuscripts. 

FOR THE WEBCAST: http://ow.ly/lIbDP

2013-05-28 23:38:30 (7 comments, 10 reshares, 77 +1s)

Photo gallery: 12 sites have just added to UNESCO’s World Biosphere Reserve Network; a few more should be added on Wednesday. Learn about the sites here & tell us if you've been to any! http://ow.ly/lu24i

Biosphere reserves are living laboratories for sustainable development. As places that seek to reconcile conservation of biological and cultural diversity & economic and social development through partnerships between people and nature, they are ideal to test and demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development from local to international scales. They play important roles in addressing global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

2013-05-28 16:07:58 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 48 +1s)

UNESCO has always stood with the cause of African unity, and will continue to support pan-African cooperation & the African renaissance. Discover our wide-ranging work to promote a more integrated & prosperous Africa http://ow.ly/lt5CZ

2013-05-27 23:32:35 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 18 +1s)

It's time to put the "fair" back in "play". There's an urgent need to resolve some of today's biggest sports challenges, such as sports fraud (ie: doping, match-fixing) & providing physical and sports education, for all. Sport is a powerful vehicle for many of society's values: positive ones such as fair-play, respect for others and one-self , and more negative values such as easy money, victory at all cost and the commercialization of athletes and their bodies. It is the responsibility of all those involved in sport to define together the values that we want -- without being naïve or fatalistic. This won't be done spontaneously by self-regulation: it requires political will and sufficient, appropriate resources. http://ow.ly/lrz10

2013-05-27 13:47:59 (6 comments, 16 reshares, 109 +1s)

Dive into the fascinating world of our cultural heritage, deep underwater, via our new photo exhibition: ‘Heritage under the Waves’ http://ow.ly/lpatd 

An estimated three million ancient shipwrecks and sunken cities lie on the ocean floor as well as thousands of prehistoric sites on now submerged landscapes bearing witness to the evolution of past civilizations. Major sites include the 150 ancient cities submerged in the Mediterranean, the Lusitania and Titanic wrecks, the lighthouse ruins in Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the antique world, as well as ancient human remains and offerings found in North European and Asian lakes. This submerged heritage is endangered, but yet insufficiently protected, known and researched

2013-05-23 20:57:59 (0 comments, 12 reshares, 41 +1s)

We love this new World Heritage cartoon featuring our mascot, Patrimonito, in the Holy Valley & the Forest of the Cedars of God (Lebanon)! Check out our Youtube channel (youtube.com/unesco) for other videos

2013-05-22 15:07:15 (15 comments, 22 reshares, 109 +1s)

The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galápagos Islands, is known as a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual animal life – such as the land iguana, the giant tortoise and the many types of finch – that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835. Biodiversity is not just another factor – it is as crucial to the living world as is cultural diversity. Both sources of diversity are linked, and the future that we want to build depends on our collective ability to safeguard them both http://bitly.com/10m9Lqm

2013-05-21 18:43:43 (4 comments, 22 reshares, 76 +1s)

What's 1 thing you can do, each day, in the spirit of cultural diversity? http://ow.ly/lejNl

2013-05-15 13:18:45 (4 comments, 20 reshares, 41 +1s)

Sustainable development cannot be built solely through economic and political agreements. Culture makes development more sustainable. UNESCO’s role is to help the world to make the most of it for the benefit of all - nothing less will do. Without culture, there’s no participation from the people, and without this, there’s no sustainable development. The future depends on culture. Our current conference in Hangzhou (China), a World Heritage Site & Creative City for Crafts & Folk Art, will pave the way forward. We must place culture & creativity at the very heart of sustainable development & public policy. http://ow.ly/l3atW

2013-05-05 19:42:20 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 39 +1s)

"Since the journalists are in prison, exile or trouble, who will expose the hidden truths?" asks Reeyot Alemu, the winner of our 2013 UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize award. Ms Alemu, a journalist, is currently serving a 5 year prison sentence. Journalists must be able to exercise their profession in safety. Freedom of expression is a foundation for human dignity and the cornerstone of democracy http://ow.ly/kJ4U6

2013-05-02 11:02:57 (2 comments, 9 reshares, 25 +1s)

Be the face of our Google+ cover. Tell the world that we should all be free & safe to use social media -- Everyone must be able to think, like, share, tweet, speak, FREELY. Freedom of expression is a human right. Help us raise awareness! Send us a photo of you holding your message to socialen@unesco.org. Learn about our World Press Freedom Day campaign: http://ow.ly/kDgZY

2013-04-28 16:51:22 (2 comments, 8 reshares, 33 +1s)

Hagia Irene, meaning “Divine Peace” in Greek, is the stunning venue for the concerts taking place for this year’s Jazz Day in Istanbul. It is located in the grounds of the Topkapi Palace, near the Hagia Sophia and right in the historic centre of the old city, among the famous spires and domes of this beautiful and distinctive UNESO World Heritage site. The Hagia Irene is an ancient Christian Orthodox church, originally built in the 4th century, although renovated several times in its long history. It is now a museum and concert venue, especially prized for the beauty of its architecture, its impressive arches and columns, and most of all, its wonderful acoustics, which will soon be ringing with the sounds of jazz.

* LEARN ABOUT ISTANBUL'S HISTORIC AREAS LISTED AS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/356

* INT'L JAZZ DAY 2013: http://ow.ly/kv7IQ 

2013-04-24 21:41:01 (5 comments, 4 reshares, 23 +1s)

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova expressed her deep distress over reports of the continuing destruction which has severely damaged the ancient city of Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986. Today, the minaret of one of Syria's most famous mosques was destroyed during clashes in the northern city of Aleppo. The mosque, which is located within the UNESCO World Heritage site, has been devastated during the clashes and its minaret was reduced to debris.

 The Great Mosque, at the heart of the ancient city of Aleppo, had already been badly damaged by fire during heavy fighting in the ancient city in October 2012. On that occasion, the Director-General reminded all parties of the country’s obligations under the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, to which Syria is a signatory.

 The Ancient City of Aleppo wasinsc... more »

2013-04-23 15:19:42 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 16 +1s)

New Infographic! Crime & Unpunishment: Why Journalists fear for their Safety. (See larger version here http://ow.ly/klaUh)

2013-04-21 22:05:34 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 28 +1s)

We have experienced a revolution over the last 20 years. Newspapers have gone online and publish today through a multitude of media. The 24-hour news cycle has become the norm embraced by most networks, with news broadcasted around the world every minute of every day. Blogging, tweeting, and podcasting have opened vast new channels for sharing information and fostering expression. Citizen reporters are increasingly leading the news cycle, using mobile phones, especially in disaster and conflict areas.

The transformation of the media landscape has created exciting opportunities for exchange and dialogue, and for sharing knowledge and information. However, it has not translated into stronger respect for fundamental freedoms. Our position is firm—freedom of expression and access to information are crucial building blocks for democracy, development and dialogue. http://ow.ly/kh7VG

2013-04-18 16:39:57 (5 comments, 10 reshares, 38 +1s)

Getting to school should not be a life-threatening voyage. Nor should it be considered an impossible dream. Poverty, conflict, exclusion, discrimination, distance or disability -- none of these must be allowed to stand in the way of every child's right to education. We must put education first.

This week in Washington, the World Bank and the United Nations will host a high-powered meeting of UN agency heads, the president of the Bank, donor country representatives and the education and finance ministers of eight countries that account for half of the world's out-of-school children. This will be the first time that this particular group will have gathered in the same place at the same time to confront the same issue. Our aim is to examine -- country by country -- the barriers preventing children from getting an education and to take decisive action to overcome them.

There... more »

2013-04-15 20:57:06 (4 comments, 12 reshares, 39 +1s)

"Girl Rising" spotlights the power of education to change a girl – and the world. The film tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses. If you're in Paris on April 17, Intel & UNESCO will present the film at our HQ. Drop by, or watch the trailer! http://ow.ly/k5aEs

2013-04-14 19:38:42 (2 comments, 7 reshares, 13 +1s)

By some estimates cultural industries now make up 7.3% of the world’s GDP. Are other sectors are slowing down? Or is culture on the rise? There's debate about how to measure culture in development. Can artists and economists find common ground? Learn all about it here! http://ow.ly/k3hPn 

2013-04-03 21:55:07 (0 comments, 10 reshares, 31 +1s)

61 million children are still out of primary school. Achieving universal enrollment in primary education is a Millennium Development Goal (MDG) that the United Nations set out to accomplish by 2015. The MDGs are now the most successful anti-poverty push in history. As we near the target date, let's aim higher & step up the #MDGMOMENTUM http://ow.ly/jIM2W 

2013-04-01 23:35:46 (1 comments, 7 reshares, 20 +1s)

Over the past 10 years, only 1 in 10 cases of crimes against journalists, media workers & social media producers has led to a conviction. The human right to freedom of expression applies to, and must be secured, in all media. http://ow.ly/jE6FD 

2013-03-27 23:04:52 (3 comments, 15 reshares, 42 +1s)

Women are 1/2 of humanity, but make up under 30% physicists, engineers & computer scientists in many countries worldwide. Gender inequality in science must be overcome. Science needs female talent to move forward. 

Today we honor 5 women scientists for their exceptional research & social impact with this special prize: L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science - Official Page. In only 15 years, it has 77 laureates (2 of whom later won the Nobel Prize), and 1729 beneficiaries from 100+ countries. We're more determined than ever to help change the face of science http://ow.ly/jtbjw

Photo: © Julian Dufort for the L’Oréal Foundation

2013-03-26 17:21:15 (5 comments, 7 reshares, 21 +1s)

What are some well-known proverbs about peace from where you live? Share them with us here (and feel free to write it in your language!)

2013-03-21 23:43:49 (0 comments, 12 reshares, 30 +1s)

March 22 is World Water Day. Everyone can help make a difference in ensuring equality in access to, and control, over water resources. Water cooperation isn't a technical or scientific issue. It's about fighting poverty & protecting the environment. It lays the foundations for sustainable development & lasting peace. 

* ADVOCACY GUIDE: http://ow.ly/jiR1T 
* SPECIAL DAY PAGE: http://ow.ly/jiQBm 
* INFOGRAPHIC: http://ow.ly/jiQcf

2013-03-19 17:59:34 (4 comments, 16 reshares, 23 +1s)

The digital divide also masks a gender divide. Globally, women use the internet about 25% less than men. In the developing world, women are much less likely to have access to technology than men. A measureable gap still exists, even in the rich world. We applaud the UN Broadband Commission for setting a new advocacy target to ensure gender equality in broadband access by 2020. SHARE this image to support getting more women online! http://ow.ly/jdGhG

2013-03-18 17:16:57 (1 comments, 6 reshares, 17 +1s)

A look at Slavery & Heritage: The trade of African slaves is one of the most dehumanizing enterprises in human history. By protecting heritage sites, living traditions & documentary evidence relating to the Slave Trade, UNESCO helps to ensure that this terrible history is never forgotten, and its atrocious crimes are never repeated. What tools do we have to do so? World Heritage, Intangible Heritage & Memory of the World

From the 15th to the 19th century, the largest slave-trading center on the African coast was Gorée Island. It is protected as one of the 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a connection to slavery, in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America & Indian Ocean. A few cultural traditions, born out of the tragedy of the Slave Trade, are still practiced by the slaves’ descendants. Inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Register helps them avoid from dying out.Fina... more »

2013-03-17 16:21:34 (1 comments, 8 reshares, 19 +1s)

New finding by the UNESCO "Education For All" Report : Over the past 3 years, the amount of funding needed to achieve basic education in low-income countries by 2015 has grown from $16b to $26b USD. While $26 billion sounds like a large gap to fill, it's possible to raise the resources needed to enroll every child in school, even in today's tough economic climate http://ow.ly/j5W5J

2013-03-14 23:35:30 (2 comments, 6 reshares, 26 +1s)

Exactly 1 month ago, we asked you here to set the agenda of the 2013 UNESCO Youth Forum. (It's unique within the United Nations, allowing young people to submit recommendations to Member States representatives at the highest decision-making level.) You overwhelmingly answered: Employability, Democracy and Sustainable Communities. Now, we invite you to the thematic agenda, preparatory process, format and overall program. Take our survey & make your voice heard http://ow.ly/iXfMI

2013-03-08 09:54:54 (1 comments, 5 reshares, 16 +1s)

A truly inspiring message for our audience from CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour : "Those of you women around the world who are determined, and no matter what profession you choose, who are determined to make it and battle the odds and make sure that you never hear the word NO, that I think is the hope and the optimism and the opportunity that we can benefit from and that we can put back into society..." Christiane Amanpour, CNN, on Gender Equality - UNESCO's Women Make The News

To the women in our audience, do you see yourself in the media? Do you see you as you are? Are you happy with what you see? 

2013-03-07 17:32:49 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 14 +1s)

Imagine you are starting school in Mali. What are the chances you will complete primary school? How likely are you to go to university? Find out by playing UNESCO’s new data game, Mind the Gap. Create an avatar and take a trip around the world to learn about inequalities in education. Education is a human right http://ow.ly/itokg

2013-03-07 17:32:20 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

Here’s 1 action you could do to help advance #gender equality for March 8, Int’l #Women's Day.  Answer this question: How does the media in your country report on violence against women & what would you improve?

Your contribution will help us work with governments & national media to end violence against women. A powerful force in structuring perceptions, cultural attitudes & practices, the media is deeply gender-unequal in many countries worldwide. For example, 73% of top management in media companies is male, vs 27% female. 

* ANSWER HERE ON G+, or...
* IF YOU WORK IN THE MEDIA: http://ow.ly/iwcvs 
* WHY MEN, NOT WOMEN, MAKE THE NEWS: http://ow.ly/iwcGN

2013-03-05 00:32:13 (2 comments, 10 reshares, 20 +1s)

Today at the United Nations HQ, we launched, with our partners SIPA Press & Veolia Transdev, a photo exhibition called "Journeys to School". For some kids, going to school is just a stroll around the corner. For others it means braving deserts, rivers, icy wastes or neighborhoods marked by conflict. These photos remind us the importance of ensuring that children everywhere are able to go to school. Education is a human right. As Nelson Mandela once said, that “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world”. 

Which photo do you find most touching? Tell us! 


* MAIN PRESENTATION VIDEO: http://ow.ly/ilPeD

* ADDITIONAL PHOTO GALLERY: http://ow.ly/ilOSU

* FEATURE STORY: http://ow.ly/ilPBk

2013-03-03 18:21:23 (1 comments, 12 reshares, 38 +1s)

#Syria: Our Director-General Irina Bokova Appeals to Stop Violence & to Protect the #WorldHeritage City of #Aleppo


"For more than a year now, I have been expressing on behalf of #UNESCO my deep concern about the dramatic humanitarian situation in Syria and the threats to the outstanding cultural heritage of the country, which bear testimony to its history and to its cultural identity. I have called upon all those involved in the conflict to ensure the respect and protection of this heritage.

The tragedy has reached new heights with the growing and serious destruction to the World Heritage City of Aleppo. After the damages on the Citadel and the burning of the Souqs, and previous damage to the Great Mosque last October, it has been reported that considerable destruction has taken place at the Mosque on Thursday 28 February, turning this place of peace and study, one of... more »

2013-02-25 15:39:25 (1 comments, 7 reshares, 36 +1s)

Connected & caring: That's the "knowledge societies" we want http://ow.ly/i02l4

New technologies are opening tremendous possibilities for creating & sharing knowledge, and hence mutual understanding, in today's "knowledge societies". How can we ensure everyone, everywhere, has the skills & opportunities to participate in building these societies? How can each of us be a force for peace & sustainable development? 

#ICareSoIShare captures the spirit of our event, which takes stock of progress towards goals set 10 years ago, during the first World Summit on the Information Society (aka #WSIS). Join the discussion @UNESCO on Feb 25-27!

2013-02-21 10:56:27 (5 comments, 17 reshares, 46 +1s)

Is your language in here? If not, let us know & we'll add it. And if it is, tell us you say peace! Feb 21 is Intl Mother Language Day. Multilingualism is a source of strength and opportunity for humanity. Linguistic diversity is our common heritage. It is fragile heritage. Nearly half of the more than 6,000 languages spoken in the world could die out by the end of the century. UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger is the performance chart for this struggle. Language loss impoverishes humanity. It is a retreat in the defence of everyone’s rights to be heard, to learn and to communicate. Genuine dialogue implies respect for languages. 

* LEARN ABOUT THE DAY: http://ow.ly/hThj8 

* OUR ATLAS OF ENDANGERED LANGUAGES: http://ow.ly/hThoZ 

* INTERVIEW: HOW TO BREATHE LIFE BACK INTO ENDANGERED LANGUAGES http://ow.ly/hThKD

2013-02-18 22:52:23 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 19 +1s)

An Action Plan for the Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage and the Safeguarding of Ancient Manuscripts in Mali was adopted today at UNESCO. The Action Plan for Mali has 3 priorities: rehabilitate cultural heritage damaged during the conflict with the active participation of local communities; take measures to protect the ancient manuscripts kept in the region; provide training activities so as to re-establish appropriate conditions for the conservation and management of cultural heritage, including manuscripts and intangible heritage. Details: http://ow.ly/hPsvt 



© Présidence de la République
UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, made a visit to Mali on Saturday 2 February 2013 with French President François Hollande and the interim President of Mali Dioncounda Traoré

2013-02-17 21:52:22 (4 comments, 10 reshares, 43 +1s)

Monday, 18 February, is an exceptional day of solidarity, dedicated to Mali. An action plan, aimed at rebuilding Mali’s cultural heritage and safeguarding its historic manuscripts, will be ready at the end of the day. http://ow.ly/hNkyA 

2013-02-10 17:44:49 (3 comments, 19 reshares, 47 +1s)

Women & girls are disproportionately burdened with 71% of water collection tasks in Sub-Saharan Africa. This heavy burden is also observed in other parts of the world. Yet, women hold less than 6% of all ministerial positions in the environment, natural resources & energy. How about increasing women in decision-making about freshwater, so that freshwater works for women & girls? 

On Feb 11, we kick off the Intl Year of Water Cooperation. You too can help make water a force for peace. Here's how http://ow.ly/hy8RH

2013-02-08 17:19:31 (2 comments, 27 reshares, 55 +1s)

Please SHARE & +1 this infographic to help raise awareness about the need to improve the way freshwater is managed, so that no one is denied access to this basic human right. Better freshwater management can help avoid millions of deaths from inadequate water supply & hygiene, lighten the disproportionate water collection burden of women & girls, prepare us for a global population increase from 7 billion now to 9 billion in 2050, and so much more. http://visual.ly/fresh-water-all

2013-02-08 11:41:36 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 19 +1s)

If you're in Paris on Feb 13, visit our Headquarters to celebrate World Radio Day! 7 int'l stations will be broadcasting live: BBC, China Radio International, Radio Exterior de España, Radio France Internationale (RFI), Monte Carlo Doualiya Radio, Radio Orient, Voice of Russia. Radio surpasses all other communication technologies, reaching 95% of the world’s population. Through radio we can promote access to information and freedom of expression over the airwaves. 

ABOUT THE EVENT: http://ow.ly/hxhoF 

ABOUT WORLD RADIO DAY: http://ow.ly/hxhuk

2013-02-07 17:24:41 (5 comments, 13 reshares, 35 +1s)

Feature story: A spotlight on UNESCO World Heritage sites shimmering like “Crown Jewels” in the ocean blue http://ow.ly/hvS2X

Did you know that some of the most exceptional places in the ocean are UNESCO World Heritage sites? Today, there are 46 marine sites, located in 35 countries. Look at just about any photo of Great Barrier Reef (Australia), the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), or Banc d’Arguin (Mauritania) & you’ll easily understand why marine World Heritage sites have been popularly dubbed as “Crown Jewels of the Ocean”! But increasing threats to the world’s oceans -- such as climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, invasive species, and marine pollution – threaten to dent, if not destroy these marine gems. For this reason, scaling up and improving management of World Heritage marine sites has become more important than ever. While many sites currently lack the resourcesrequired for ef... more »

2013-05-18 21:53:02 (2 comments, 8 reshares, 45 +1s)

“Once People": This beautiful poem by Yevgeny Yevtushenko express the ties of humanity that bind us all together. What do you think? 

Those who have died
have been born again in me,
those who have not been born as yet cry out.
My population is too large, 
beyond the strength of just one man -
but then, a person would be incomplete
if he contained no others

2013-02-05 16:36:15 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 43 +1s)

Fun video: #Volunteers at #UNESCO #WorldHeritage sites shake & twist in hopes that you'll join them to make a difference. 

Is there a volunteer opportunity at a #WorldHeritage site where you live? If not, help us create it! 

INFO ON VOLUNTEER PROJECTS: http://www.whvolunteers.org/ 

ALL #WORLDHERITAGE SITES: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/