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After +1000 tech workers urged pause in the training of the most powerful #AI systems, @UNESCO calls on countries to immediately implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of AI - the 1st global framework of this kind & adopted by 193 Member Statesπ»
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#LivingHeritage is integral to the life of all societies.
It is our link to the past and a guide for the future.
Together, letβs continue to safeguard our collective story: ich.unesco.org/en/home
Indigenous women are crucial to building peace, preserving culture & transmitting traditional knowledge & wisdom.
They are essential to achieving sustainable development & biodiversity conservation.
Let's celebrate their strength & resilience!
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One year ago, our first assessment revealed that 50 cultural sites in #Ukraine had suffered damage.
Today, that number has risen to 248.
@UNESCO calls for urgent action to protect Ukrainian cultural heritage.
Full list of damages: on.unesco.org/3G4lkPP
#ProtectHeritage
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ If we want to address long-term challenges such as inequalities & climate change, we must put equity at the core of policymaking.
No efficiency without equity!
Read the latest @βUNESCO report in collaboration with @FundlaCaixa to learn more: on.unesco.org/3zinzen twitter.com/UNESCO/status/β¦
Top billionaires in the world took 9 months to regain their pre-pandemic wealth.
The world's poorest will take more than 10 years to recover.
Read the latest @UNESCO report on "Inclusive & resilient societies" to learn how we can tackle inequality: on.unesco.org/3zinzen
If you had three wishes, what would you ask for?
The short film 'Enmity Djin' follows the adventure of an ancient Djinn facing off an old enemy.
Be inspired by the 'African Folktales, Reimagined' available on @netflix:Β on.unesco.org/3ZcMCKC
Education is the long-term solution to help change the way we live and care for our world.
Yet, not all learners today are receiving the tools and knowledge to be empowered to act for the planet.
Hereβs what you need to know: on.unesco.org/3jT5cIK
Are you working to preserve #DocumentaryHeritage in Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States?
@UNESCOβs #MemoryOfTheWorld brings you the latest manual to manage low-cost digitization projects.
Learn more: on.unesco.org/3Zt5sgD
Humankind has always marveled at the wild animals with which it coexists and on which it depends.
But today, wildlife is under threat.
We must #ActNow so the next generation doesn't face a dramatic wave of extinction!
Learn more: on.unesco.org/2XQ2DXD #ForNature
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. bit.ly/2XH0Re7 via @UNESCO
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ Nothing can justify why girls around the world canβt go to school.
All children deserve their #RightToEducation.
It is on us to provide the support they need.
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β Donβt be a bystander.
β Speak up against discrimination.
β Stand with marginalised communities.
Be like @sanelexaba_ and join our call to action to make a difference.
π΄BREAKINGπ΄@UNESCOCO calls for countries to immediately implement its Recommendation on the Ethics o#ArtificialIntelligencece.
This comes after over 1000 tech workers called this week for a pause in the training of the most powerfu#AIAI systems.
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π» Reduce.
βΎ Reuse.
β» Recycle.
π Repeat.
Letβs start treating our planet like it actually matters to us#ZeroWasteDayaID
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ π» Reduce.
βΎ Reuse.
β» Recycle.
π Repeat.
Letβs start treating our planet like it actually matters to us#ZeroWasteDayaID
To effectively deal with #HateSpeech online, we need to understand social media algorithms.
Thatβs why @UNESCO advocates for more transparency & accountability of digital platforms.
Discover our new guide on addressing hate speech through education: on.unesco.org/3TEfHNV
A little magic never hurt anybody β¨
Join the enchanting journey of a child determined to end a devastating drought, no matter the cost.
Donβt miss out on 'Katope', one of the 6 'African Folktales, Reimagined' short films now on #Netflix. on.unesco.org/3ZcMCKC
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ The first-ever #ZeroWasteDay reminds us of a brutal truth: humanity is treating this planet like a garbage dump.
Achieving zero waste requires action at all levels.
Itβs time to clean up our world & make progress towards circular economies.
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ A little magic never hurt anybody β¨
Join the enchanting journey of a child determined to end a devastating drought, no matter the cost.
Donβt miss out on 'Katope', one of the 6 'African Folktales, Reimagined' short films now on #Netflix. on.unesco.org/3ZcMCKC
Let's face it, the way we live is just not sustainable.
We must change and care for our planet!
And change starts with #education.
Itβs time to get every learner climate-ready!
on.unesco.org/3ziPVFE #LearnForOurPlanet
We need journalists to report without fear.
Because without journalists, there is no journalism.
And without journalism, there is no information.
For a safe journalism, let's defend #PressFreedom!
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More than 3β£ billion people rely on the ocean for their livelihoods.
This is why underwater cultural heritage research plays such a crucial role in improving our understanding of the ocean and strengthening its resilienceβand with it our livelihoods.
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Discover βAfrican Folktales, Reimaginedβ, @UNESCO-@netflix homage to #Africaβs centuries-old oral traditions.
This is how we #SupportCreativity & storytellers in the continent, renewing our commitment to the ever dynamic African film industries.
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The innovation of digital technologies in the culture field during #COVID19 brought opportunities & threats to the diversity of cultural expressions.
Our report, Culture in Times of COVID-19: Resilience, Recovery & Revival, explains: on.unesco.org/3yu5niU #ShareCulture
π΄OUT NOW!π΄
The UNESCO-Netflix 'African Folktales Reimagined" short-films anthology is now available o#Netflixix in 190 countries!
This is how UNESCO supports the young generation of African filmmakers & promotes the continent'#CulturalDiversityty.
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In today's competitive job market, securing & maintaining employment is no easy task!
Discover how @UNESCO's Global Education Coalition & its members have empowered +615,000 young people worldwide to acquire vital employment skills: on.unesco.org/3FV1rdK
#LearningNeverStops
Does grief fuel the desire for revenge?
'Katera of the Punishment Island' tells the story of an abandoned woman who seeks retribution while mourning the loss of her baby.
Be inspired by the 'African Folktales, Reimagined' short films on @netflix: on.unesco.org/3ZcMCKC
Climate change
Biodiversity
Disaster risk reduction
Water
These are just some of the sustainability issues that must be tackled to protect our planet. And it starts with education.
Are you with us?
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Words can hurt, but education can heal β€οΈβπ©Ή
Read@UNESCOO and@UNOSAPGGβs comprehensive guide on how to combat hate speech through education.
Check it out and learn how we can build a more tolerant and peaceful world:on.unesco.org/3TEfHNVYg
History is not set in stone & is constantly being re-examined & re-interpreted.
One of the 1st challenges @UNESCO undertook was to bring the spotlight onto the peoples of Africa & help reconstruct their history, debunking racist theories in the process.
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Healthy planet
Healthy nature
Healthy people
Healthy lives
All of this sums up to a healthy and happy coexistence.
We must foster better cohabitation between nature and humans.
π RT if you agree!
Learn more:on.unesco.org/2XQ2DXDW1
Through regulation that protects human rights, we can #RebootTheNet and make it a safer place where information can be used for the public good. Join the conversation today on.unesco.org/3xu0WTi
#DYK #BiosphereReserves can also be #WorldHeritage sites, and vice versa?
One recognises how local communities develop sustainable approaches in territories with great #biodiversity, while the other recognises a site for its outstanding universal value!
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Check out the courageous tale of 13-year-old Otis, fighting to protect his siblings from a monster in their home.
Inspired by a childhood folktale, 'Anyango and the Ogre' is one of the 6 'African Folktales, Reimagined' short films on #Netlflix.
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@UNESCO is convening the Global Education Coalitionβs first in-person annual meeting in Paris on 28 March. From connectivity & gender, to teachers & skills - learn how Coalition members are supporting education systems around the world on.unesco.org/3TMEv6d #LearningNeverStops
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ What do digital platforms know about you? π§
Whatever you thought you knew, it's only the tip of the iceberg.
Your personal data is often shared without your knowledge & consent.
Demand transparency and protect your privacy:on.unesco.org/3xu0WTiJO
No society can flourish without culture, and no development can be sustainable without it.
#IndigenousPeople are essential partners in environmental management!
We must stand with them β
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Education is the most powerful weapon to #FightRacism.
We must learn & teach the horrific history of slavery, so we help guard against humanityβs most vicious impulses & unmask the racism of our own time.
We must do so until every person can live a life of human rights.
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ The internet can be a pretty ugly place sometimes.
So what can teachers do to address and counter #HateSpeech online and offline more effectively?
Check out @UNESCO's latest guide for tips on how to shut down hate speech online and offline: on.unesco.org/3TEfHNV
Education is a fundamental right for all.
Thanks to @UNESCO's Global Education Coalition, marginalised girls & women are finally getting the education they deserve through advocacy caravans, mentorship programmes & innovative actions!
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Change starts with education.
We must learn how to live sustainably for the future of our planet. π
Join@UNESCOO's call to transform education systems in order to#LearnForOurPlanett!on.unesco.org/2Q4ZxRjTi
Racism and discrimination have no place in our society.
We all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable society.
Listen to @βXueli_Abbingβs tips on how to be more accepting, and join our call! πc
Be inspired by the tale of a brave young girl embarking on a journey of independence to escape an arranged marriage with the help of #AI.
Discover Halima's Choice - one of the 6 'African Folktales, Reimagined' short films coming to @netflix on 29 March: on.unesco.org/3ZcMCKC
Spread love, not hate! π
#HateSpeechh is a serious violation of basic human rights.
Let's educate ourselves & others about the impact our words & actions have on those around us.
Check out@UNESCOO's new guide on addressing hate speech through education:on.unesco.org/3TEfHNVYs
The UN is made up of dedicated women & men around the world who:
πΊπ³ Feed the hungry
πΊπ³ Vaccinate children
πΊπ³ Address the climate crisis
πΊπ³ Protect civilians
πΊπ³ Support refugees & migrants
πΊπ³ Advance human rights un.org/en/our-workoo/cbMal6gtYr
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ #HateSpeech violates fundamental human rights. How can countries worldwide tap into the power of #education to counter this phenomenon? Read @UNESCO & @UNOSAPG's new guide on addressing hate speech through education: on.unesco.org/3TEfHNV
Retweeted by UNESCO ποΈ #Education #Sciences #Culture πΊπ³ π’ Say it louder for the people in the back@Malalaa!
It's time to break down barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and create a world where gender does not determine one's worth or opportunities.
Let's strive for true#GenderEqualityy β
#MondayMotivationn2
The world's largest animal also needs a healthy ocean.
The ocean is our life support system.
Want to do more for our ocean? π
Many#UNESCOGreenCitizenss projects are about finding solutions:on.unesco.org/3WOBvX2py
How can we solve the water crisis if we donβt have sufficient scientific data on safe water quantity, quality & demand?π§
Thatβs why weβre proposing a global assessment to better understand the challenges & potential solutions.
Learn more:on.unesco.org/GlobalAssessmeβ¦K
#WaterActionnp
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