Whistled language of the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands), the Silbo Gomero @UNESCO

UNESCO UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2009
URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/00172
Description: The whistled language of La Gomera Island in the Canaries, the Silbo Gomero, replicates the islanders habitual language (Castilian Spanish) with whistling. Handed down over centuries from master to pupil, it is the only whistled language in the world that is fully developed and practised by a large community (more than 22,000 inhabitants). The whistled language replaces each vowel or consonant with a whistling sound: two distinct whistles replace the five Spanish vowels, and there are four whistles for consonants. The whistles can be distinguished according to pitch and whether they are interrupted or continuous. With practice, whistlers can convey any message. Some local variations even point to their origin. Taught in schools since 1999, the Silbo Gomero is understood by almost all islanders and practised by the vast majority, particularly the elderly and the young. It is also used during festivities and ceremonies, including religious occasions. To prevent it from disappearing like the other whistled languages of the Canary Islands, it is important to do more for its transmission and promote the Silbo Gomero as intangible cultural heritage cherished by the inhabitants of La Gomera and the Canary Islands as a whole.
Country(ies): Spain
© 2008 by Juan Ramón Hernandez y David Baute. Gouvernement des Canaries

updated 15 years ago

Whistled language of the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands), the Silbo Gomero

UNESCO 2009-09-25 | UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2009
URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/00172
Description: The whistled language of La Gomera Island in the Canaries, the Silbo Gomero, replicates the islanders habitual language (Castilian Spanish) with whistling. Handed down over centuries from master to pupil, it is the only whistled language in the world that is fully developed and practised by a large community (more than 22,000 inhabitants). The whistled language replaces each vowel or consonant with a whistling sound: two distinct whistles replace the five Spanish vowels, and there are four whistles for consonants. The whistles can be distinguished according to pitch and whether they are interrupted or continuous. With practice, whistlers can convey any message. Some local variations even point to their origin. Taught in schools since 1999, the Silbo Gomero is understood by almost all islanders and practised by the vast majority, particularly the elderly and the young. It is also used during festivities and ceremonies, including religious occasions. To prevent it from disappearing like the other whistled languages of the Canary Islands, it is important to do more for its transmission and promote the Silbo Gomero as intangible cultural heritage cherished by the inhabitants of La Gomera and the Canary Islands as a whole.
Country(ies): Spain
© 2008 by Juan Ramón Hernandez y David Baute. Gouvernement des Canaries

The Ocean Decade: Our Shared Journey

UNESCO 2024-05-17 | Every sip of water, every breath of fresh traces back to the ocean. The clothes we wear and the gadgets we use all depend on the health of the ocean. That's why in 2021 the United Nations set sail on an ambitious voyage: the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. A ten-year odyssey of exploration, restoration, and understanding. We explore the objectives and the strategies of the Ocean Decade with Francesca Santoro, Senior Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy at UNESCO-IOC.

The Oceans Tapestry: Weaving Sustainability into Our Lives

UNESCO 2024-05-17 | The blue economy paints a picture of prosperity, bustling ports, abundant fisheries and vast amount of energy to power our homes. But with it comes the responsibility of balance. How do we grow without causing harm? We explore some of the many facets of sustainability in the context of the ocean with Valentina Lovat, Associate Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy at UNESCO-IOC.

Benefits of the Ocean: Our Silent Benefactor

UNESCO 2024-05-17 | Every single day the ocean touches our lives in ways we may not even realize. The potential benefits it holds are immense: offshore wind could power not just our own planet but several more, while deep sea organisms may hold the key to curing some of our most feared diseases. We explore some of the lesser-known benefits that our ocean provides with Esteban Gottfried Burgett, Associate Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy at UNESCO-IOC

Navigating the Blue: Empowering Minds for Ocean Literacy and Conservation

UNESCO 2024-05-17 | Ocean Literacy isn't a class you take; it's a mindset you adopt. It forms the backbone of how we view and interact with the world. So what does it mean to be ocean literate? We explore some of the intricacies of the profound and challenging relationship between humanity and the ocean with Francesca Santoro, Senior Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy at UNESCO-IOC.

Launch Event In Celebration of World Metrology Day 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-16 | Metrology, the science of measurement, is being celebrated for the first time as an international day observed by UNESCO. Throughout the launch event, keynote speakers stressed on the pivotal impact of metrology on global efforts towards establishing a sustainable economy and environment for future generations. This launch event was organized by UNESCO, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML), with the support of the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to UNESCO, and under the umbrella of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable development (IDSSD).
Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/metrology

Celebrating World Metrology Day: interview with Anthony Donnellan, Director of OIML

UNESCO 2024-05-16 | Although often unnoticed, the standardised metric system is essential in our daily lives, ensuring accurate and safe measurements worldwide. Join metrology expert Anthony Donnellan, director of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML), as he shares invaluable insights into the importance of this science in our society. As we mark World Metrology Day, take a moment to reflect on how this system impacts you. Have you used the metric system today? You may be surprised!
Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/metrology

“Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention” - World Forum (3)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | 9:30-13:30

Plenary session 3.1 "Shaping a peaceful future: Collaborations in preservation of cultural heritage in emergencies"

Plenary session 3.2 "Shaping a peaceful future: Innovations in preservation of cultural heritage in emergencies"

Wrap-up by the moderators

Closing ceremony

In 2024, UNESCO marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the first international legal framework entirely dedicated to the protection of movable and immovable heritage.

On this occasion, UNESCO organizes the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague on 13-15 May 2024, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Specialists involved in the protection of cultural property gather at the historical location of the signature of the Convention, to collectively reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of this international normative instrument.

Protecting culture, whether during peacetime or an armed conflict, means safeguarding the memories of peoples and societies, and passing down the diverse fabric of humanity to the generations to come. Instruments such as the 1954 Convention contribute to building and cementing a foundation of peace.
UNESCO calls on the global community to join the pursuit for culture for all - wherever, whenever they may be.

Learn more: unesco.org/en/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

Patrimoine culturel et paix : Construire sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye - Forum Mondial (3)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | Session plénière 3.1 "Façonner un avenir paisible : Collaborations dans la préservation du patrimoine culturel en cas d'urgence"

Session plénière 3.2 "Façonner un avenir paisible : Innovations dans la préservation du patrimoine culturel en cas d'urgence"

Synthèse par les modérateurs

Cérémonie de clôture

En 2024, l'UNESCO marque le 70e anniversaire de l'adoption de la Convention pour la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé, le premier cadre juridique international entièrement consacré à la protection du patrimoine mobilier et immobilier.

À cette occasion, l'UNESCO organise la Conférence internationale "Patrimoine culturel et paix : S'appuyer sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye" à La Haye du 13 au 15 mai 2024, sous l'égide du Royaume des Pays-Bas.
Des spécialistes impliqués dans la protection des biens culturels se réunissent sur le lieu historique de la signature de la Convention, pour réfléchir collectivement aux réalisations, aux défis et aux leçons apprises dans la mise en œuvre de cet instrument normatif international.

Protéger la culture, que ce soit en temps de paix ou en cas de conflit armé, signifie sauvegarder les souvenirs des peuples et des sociétés, et transmettre le tissu diversifié de l'humanité aux générations à venir. Des instruments tels que la Convention de 1954 contribuent à construire et à consolider une base de paix.
L'UNESCO appelle la communauté mondiale à se joindre à la recherche de la culture pour tous, où qu'ils soient et quand ils le souhaitent.

Plus d'informations : unesco.org/fr/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

“Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention” - World Forum /FLOOR (3)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | Plenary session 3.1 "Shaping a peaceful future: Collaborations in preservation of cultural heritage in emergencies"

Plenary session 3.2 "Shaping a peaceful future: Innovations in preservation of cultural heritage in emergencies"

Wrap-up by the moderators

Closing ceremony

In 2024, UNESCO marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the first international legal framework entirely dedicated to the protection of movable and immovable heritage.

On this occasion, UNESCO organizes the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague on 13-15 May 2024, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Specialists involved in the protection of cultural property gather at the historical location of the signature of the Convention, to collectively reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of this international normative instrument.

Protecting culture, whether during peacetime or an armed conflict, means safeguarding the memories of peoples and societies, and passing down the diverse fabric of humanity to the generations to come. Instruments such as the 1954 Convention contribute to building and cementing a foundation of peace.
UNESCO calls on the global community to join the pursuit for culture for all - wherever, whenever they may be.

Learn more: unesco.org/en/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

Patrimoine culturel et paix : Construire sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye - Forum Mondial (1)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | En 2024, l'UNESCO marque le 70e anniversaire de l'adoption de la Convention pour la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé, le premier cadre juridique international entièrement consacré à la protection du patrimoine mobilier et immobilier.
À cette occasion, l'UNESCO organise la Conférence internationale "Patrimoine culturel et paix : S'appuyer sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye" à La Haye du 13 au 15 mai 2024, sous l'égide du Royaume des Pays-Bas.

Des spécialistes impliqués dans la protection des biens culturels se réunissent sur le lieu historique de la signature de la Convention, pour réfléchir collectivement aux réalisations, aux défis et aux leçons apprises dans la mise en œuvre de cet instrument normatif international.

Protéger la culture, que ce soit en temps de paix ou en cas de conflit armé, signifie sauvegarder les souvenirs des peuples et des sociétés, et transmettre le tissu diversifié de l'humanité aux générations à venir. Des instruments tels que la Convention de 1954 contribuent à construire et à consolider une base de paix.

L'UNESCO appelle la communauté mondiale à se joindre à la recherche de la culture pour tous, où qu'ils soient et quand ils le souhaitent.

Agenda :

Discours d'ouverture

Intermezzo culturel

Événement de haut niveau organisé par les Pays-Bas "Renforcer la contribution du patrimoine culturel à la paix, à la cohésion sociale et à la réconciliation grâce à la mise en œuvre de la Convention de La Haye de 1954"

Session plénière 1 "Construction de la paix à travers le patrimoine culturel et l'importance de la diplomatie culturelle"

Plus d'informations : unesco.org/fr/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

“Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention” - World Forum (2)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | Plenary session 2 "Protecting cultural property: A humanitarian imperative"

In 2024, UNESCO marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the first international legal framework entirely dedicated to the protection of movable and immovable heritage.

On this occasion, UNESCO organizes the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague on 13-15 May 2024, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Specialists involved in the protection of cultural property gather at the historical location of the signature of the Convention, to collectively reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of this international normative instrument.

Protecting culture, whether during peacetime or an armed conflict, means safeguarding the memories of peoples and societies, and passing down the diverse fabric of humanity to the generations to come. Instruments such as the 1954 Convention contribute to building and cementing a foundation of peace.
UNESCO calls on the global community to join the pursuit for culture for all - wherever, whenever they may be.

Learn more: unesco.org/en/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

Patrimoine culturel et paix : Construire sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye - Forum Mondial (2)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | Session plénière 2 "Protéger les biens culturels : Un impératif humanitaire"

En 2024, l'UNESCO marque le 70e anniversaire de l'adoption de la Convention pour la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé, le premier cadre juridique international entièrement consacré à la protection du patrimoine mobilier et immobilier.
À cette occasion, l'UNESCO organise la Conférence internationale "Patrimoine culturel et paix : S'appuyer sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye" à La Haye du 13 au 15 mai 2024, sous l'égide du Royaume des Pays-Bas.

Des spécialistes impliqués dans la protection des biens culturels se réunissent sur le lieu historique de la signature de la Convention, pour réfléchir collectivement aux réalisations, aux défis et aux leçons apprises dans la mise en œuvre de cet instrument normatif international.

Protéger la culture, que ce soit en temps de paix ou en cas de conflit armé, signifie sauvegarder les souvenirs des peuples et des sociétés, et transmettre le tissu diversifié de l'humanité aux générations à venir. Des instruments tels que la Convention de 1954 contribuent à construire et à consolider une base de paix.

L'UNESCO appelle la communauté mondiale à se joindre à la recherche de la culture pour tous, où qu'ils soient et quand ils le souhaitent.

Plus d'informations : unesco.org/fr/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

“Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention” - World Forum /FLOOR (2)

UNESCO 2024-05-15 | ***Floor audio***

Plenary session 2 "Protecting cultural property: A humanitarian imperative"

In 2024, UNESCO marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the first international legal framework entirely dedicated to the protection of movable and immovable heritage.

On this occasion, UNESCO organizes the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague on 13-15 May 2024, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Specialists involved in the protection of cultural property gather at the historical location of the signature of the Convention, to collectively reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of this international normative instrument.

Protecting culture, whether during peacetime or an armed conflict, means safeguarding the memories of peoples and societies, and passing down the diverse fabric of humanity to the generations to come. Instruments such as the 1954 Convention contribute to building and cementing a foundation of peace.
UNESCO calls on the global community to join the pursuit for culture for all - wherever, whenever they may be.

Learn more: unesco.org/en/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

“Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention” - World Forum /FLOOR (1)

UNESCO 2024-05-14 | ***Floor audio***
In 2024, UNESCO marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the first international legal framework entirely dedicated to the protection of movable and immovable heritage.

On this occasion, UNESCO organizes the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague on 13-15 May 2024, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Specialists involved in the protection of cultural property gather at the historical location of the signature of the Convention, to collectively reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of this international normative instrument.

Protecting culture, whether during peacetime or an armed conflict, means safeguarding the memories of peoples and societies, and passing down the diverse fabric of humanity to the generations to come. Instruments such as the 1954 Convention contribute to building and cementing a foundation of peace.
UNESCO calls on the global community to join the pursuit for culture for all - wherever, whenever they may be.

AGENDA: 9:30-13:00

-Keynotes
-Cultural Intermezzo
-High-level side event organized by the Netherlands "Reinforcing cultural heritage's contribution to peace, social cohesion, and reconciliation through the implementation of the 1954 Hague Convention"
-Plenary session 1 "Peacebuilding through cultural heritage and the importance of cultural diplomacy"

“Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention” - World Forum (1)

UNESCO 2024-05-14 | In 2024, UNESCO marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the first international legal framework entirely dedicated to the protection of movable and immovable heritage.

On this occasion, UNESCO organizes the International Conference “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” in The Hague on 13-15 May 2024, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Specialists involved in the protection of cultural property gather at the historical location of the signature of the Convention, to collectively reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of this international normative instrument.

Protecting culture, whether during peacetime or an armed conflict, means safeguarding the memories of peoples and societies, and passing down the diverse fabric of humanity to the generations to come. Instruments such as the 1954 Convention contribute to building and cementing a foundation of peace.
UNESCO calls on the global community to join the pursuit for culture for all - wherever, whenever they may be.

AGENDA: 9:30-13:00

-Keynotes
-Cultural Intermezzo
-High-level side event organized by the Netherlands "Reinforcing cultural heritage's contribution to peace, social cohesion, and reconciliation through the implementation of the 1954 Hague Convention"
-Plenary session 1 "Peacebuilding through cultural heritage and the importance of cultural diplomacy"

Seminar: Pattaya & Sustainable Festival and Event Tourism

UNESCO 2024-05-14 | 🌿 How can sustainable tourism practices benefit both the environment & local communities?

💡 What are the innovative strategies for promoting cultural heritage & preserving Pattaya's unique identity?

Re-watch our transformative discussion on the future of tourism in Pattaya & beyond below & read our recap here to learn more: unesco.org/en/articles/sustaining-or-sustainable-unesco-and-partners-host-fourth-regional-seminar-sustainable-tourism-south?hub=66925

International Conference: Cultural Heritage & Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention

Patrimoine culturel et paix : Construire sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye de l’UNESCO

UNESCO 2024-05-14 | La Conférence internationale de l’UNESCO « Patrimoine culturel et paix : Construire sur 70 ans de la Convention de La Haye de l’UNESCO pour la protection des biens culturels en cas de conflit armé »

Plus d'informations : unesco.org/fr/70-years-culture-peace/conference?hub=108040

International Conference: Cultural Heritage & Peace: Building on 70 years of The Hague Convention

Voice for Change Supporting women journalists in Afghanistan

UNESCO 2024-05-13 | In Afghanistan, girls and women are no longer allowed to attend secondary school and higher education. Increasingly, media are providing alternative learning via radio and TV. Learn more about Radio Navai Zan, a special radio station for women in Farah province.

UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Created in 1997, the annual UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honours a person, organization or institution that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and, or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, and especially when this has been achieved in the face of danger.

The Prize was established on the initiative of UNESCO's Executive Board and is formally conferred by UNESCO, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, on 3 May.

2024 Laureates:

Palestinian journalists covering Gaza have been named as laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take place on 2 May in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in Santiago, Chile.

Visit here:
unesco.org/en/prizes/cano

Overcoming discrimination in sports with Benny Bonsu

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Benny Bonsu, Director of Daily Content at Olympics.com & Olympic Channel, shares her personal story of overcoming discrimination in sports in an interview with Matthieu Guevel, Communications Director of UNESCO. She offers encouraging words for young women athletes and girls in sports, urging them to dare to play and follow their passions.

Discover more: unesco.org

Water for prosperity and peace | Richard Connor

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Discover the crucial link between water, peace, and prosperity with Richard Connor, Editor-in-Chief of the UN World Water Development Report at UNESCO.

Connor highlights the vital role of safe water and sanitation in ensuring health, education, and livelihoods. Join us as we emphasize the importance of prioritizing access to clean water for a brighter future.

Discover more: unesco.org

Exploring the concept of Geoparks with Kristof Vandenberghe

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Kristof Vandenberghe, Chief of the Earth Sciences Section at UNESCO, introduces the concept of Geoparks and its significance in UNESCO's mission in an interview with Matthieu Guevel, Communications Director of UNESCO, explaining where geological heritage intertwines with traditions, culture, biology, education, and more.

As the only United Nations organization dedicated specifically to earth sciences, UNESCO plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting these unique landscapes. Geoparks manage to connect diverse elements of heritage and history, fostering a deeper understanding of our planet's geological wonders and their importance to communities worldwide.

Discover more: unesco.org

Jannatul Mouwa - message #worldpressfreedomday 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Jannatul Mouwa is a youth climate activist from Bangladesh.

In 2022 she got National Joy Bangla Youth Award on Environment and Innovation in Bangladesh. UN Women Bangladesh declared her as a climate champion in 2021. In this year Action Aid Bangladesh recognized her of contribution in addressing climate crisis on women Leadership in Locally led Adaption in 2021. She got honorable mentioned Award on Climate photography 2021 from Drik & British Council.

Journalists, scientists, artists, activists and other voices working on environmental issues were invited to send video messages for World Press Freedom Day 2024. Some of the messages were screened in the World Press Freedom Day global Conference "Press for the Planet" on 2 -4 May in Santiago, Chile.

Visit here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/wo...

Mohamed Nasheed - message #worldpressfreedomday 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Mohamed Nasheed , Maldivian politician and activist , former president of the Maldives

Journalists, scientists, artists, activists and other voices working on environmental issues were invited to send video messages for World Press Freedom Day 2024. Some of the messages were screened in the World Press Freedom Day global Conference "Press for the Planet" on 2 -4 May in Santiago, Chile.

Visit here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/wo...

Sebastião Salgado - message for #worldpressfreedomday 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado Júnior is a Brazilian social documentary photographer and photojournalist.

Journalists, scientists, artists, activists and other voices working on environmental issues were invited to send video messages for World Press Freedom Day 2024. Some of the messages were screened in the World Press Freedom Day global Conference "Press for the Planet" on 2 -4 May in Santiago, Chile.

Visit here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/wo...

Sonia Gujajara - message for #worldpressfreedomday 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Sonia Gujajara , Minister of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil

Journalists, scientists, artists, activists and other voices working on environmental issues were invited to send video messages for World Press Freedom Day 2024. Some of the messages were screened in the World Press Freedom Day global Conference "Press for the Planet" on 2 -4 May in Santiago, Chile. Visit here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/wo...

Purnima Shrestha - message for #worldpressfreedomday 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Purnima Shrestha, Nepali photojournalist.

Ms. Shrestha is recognized as the fastest Nepali woman to expedite all 8000+ meters mountains, including Mount Everest. As a climber, photographer, and storyteller, she has played an important role in bringing the urgency of climate change in the Himalayas to the forefront of global attention. She is contributor to the New York Times as well.

Journalists, scientists, artists, activists and other voices working on environmental issues were invited to send video messages for World Press Freedom Day 2024. Some of the messages were screened in the World Press Freedom Day global Conference "Press for the Planet" on 2 -4 May in Santiago, Chile.

Visit here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/wo...

Erika Bjerström - message for #worldpressfreedomday 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Erika Bjerström is one of Sweden's most well-known reporters. She works as a climate correspondent at Swedish Public Service Television, SVT. She has worked as a journalist since 1982, covered Africa, served as a correspondent in the USA and Europe and hosted a programme called “The Correspondents” as well as many other roles within SVT.

Visit:
unesco.org/en/articles/world-press-freedom-day-global-conference

ALOK - video message for #WorldPressFreedomDay 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Alok, Brazilian musician, and founder of Alok Institute.

Journalists, scientists, artists, activists and other voices working on environmental issues were invited to send video messages for World Press Freedom Day 2024. Some of the messages were screened in the World Press Freedom Day global Conference "Press for the Planet" on 2 -4 May in Santiago, Chile. Visit here: unesco.org/en/articles/world-press-freedom-day-global-conference

The life cycle of skills acquisition with Jake Heckman | UNESCO Special Guest | PART II

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Jake Heckman, Nobel Memorial Prize winner in Economic Sciences 2000, explores the intricate life cycle of skills acquisition. His research focuses on measuring social and emotional skills and how precise data on learning methods can unlock the secrets to human growth and potential.

In an interview with Matthieu Guevel, Communications Director of UNESCO, Heckman delves into the psychology of human development, Heckman emphasizes the critical role of early childhood in shaping cognition, followed by the formative adolescent years where crucial notions are gained.

Discover more: unesco.org

Social and Emotional Skills with Nobel Prize Jake Heckman | PART I

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | James Heckman, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences winner in 2000, delves into the importance of social and emotional skills in an interview with Matthieu Guevel, Communications Director of UNESCO. Heckman explores the intricate ways data is created in measuring human behavior, particularly in fields like economy, education, psychology, and neurosciences.

Discover more: unesco.org

Unveiling the musical legacy of the Holocaust: Francesco Lotoros Research

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | Francesco Lotoro explains his research about the music created in the camps during the Holocaust in an interview with Matthieu Guevel, Communications Director of UNESCO. In his quest, Lotoro has unearthed orchestral and oral pieces composed by prisoners between 1933 and 1953. His research encompasses all aspects of this phenomenon, aiming to connect the surviving musicians whose work emerged from this tragic chapter of human history.

Lotoro's mission is clear: to prioritize and honor the musicians who created music amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. He emphasizes the importance of playing this music, stating that it belongs to humankind and forms a vital part of our collective heritage and the history of music itself. Francesco Lotoro, a pianist, composer, and conductor, stands at the forefront of preserving and showcasing this poignant legacy.

Discover more: unesco.org

GO2NE Webinar 03 April 2024, No 28

UNESCO 2024-05-06 | The 28th Global Ocean Oxygen Network (GO2NE) webinar took place on 03 April 2024 and welcomed:

Tom Hull of the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), United Kingdom, speaking on the Observing ocean oxygen in UK shelf seas;

Monaliza Mohd-Din from the Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia, speaking on High biomass diatom blooms induced the formation of hypoxic-anoxic zones in the inner part of Johor Strait, Malaysia;

and moderator Aileen Tan Shau Hwai of the Centre for Marine & Coastal Studies, Unversiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.

At each webinar of this series, speakers present the latest science on the impacts of reduced oxygen in the open ocean and coastal zones. Each webinar features two presentations - one each from a senior scientist and an earlier-career scientist. Each presenter speaks for 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute moderated Q&A session.

GO2NE is an Expert Working Group under the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO).

World Press Freedom Day Conference: Roadmap to the Future

UNESCO 2024-05-04 | This event is part of UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day Conference 2024 taking place in Santiago (Chile). It will count with the participation of: Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO, Alberto Van Klaveren, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chile, and Camila Vallejo, Ministry General Secretariat of Government, Chile.

Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/press-freedom/programme-2024 #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #UNESCO

Unity in Action: Unveiling a Joint Declaration by Presidents of UN Bodies

UNESCO 2024-05-04 | This event is part of the World Press Freedom Day Conference 2024. Carsten von Nahmen, DW Akademie, Germany, will be moderating a debate that will count with the participation of H.E. Amb. Simona Mirela Miculescu, President of the General Conference of UNESCO, H.E. Amb. Dennis Francis, President, United Nations General Assembly (video message), H.E. Amb. Omar Zniber, President, Human Rights Council (video message) and H.E. Amb. Paula Narváez Ojeda, President, United Nations Economic and Social Council.

To learn more about this event check: unesco.org/en/days/press-freedom/programme-2024 #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #UNESCO

World Press Freedom Day Conference

UNESCO 2024-05-04 | Join us to watch LIVE the 2024 World Press Freedom Day Conference. Hosted in Chile, this year's Conference is dedicated to the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the context of the current global environmental crisis.

Here you will watch the Opening ceremony with UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric, Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former Executive Director of UN Women, and Mexican actor and activist Gael García Bernal, among others.

The opening will be followed by a first plenary session (10.15am - 11.20am GMT-4) under the theme "No Future without Freedom of Expression and access to information", with the participation of Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of Rappler, Philippines, Fredrick Mugira, Founder Water Journalist Africa, Uganda, Minna-Liina Lind, Deputy Foreign Minister for Global Affairs and Co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition, Estonia and Gael García Bernal, Actor, producer and environmental activist, moderated by Paloma Ávila Barrera, Director of CNN Futuro, Chile

At 1.30pm - 2.45pm will take place the Plenary Session II: "The threats to our future", with the participation of Andrea Ixchiu, K'iche journalist and environmental activist, Guatemala, Alyaa Abo, Investigative journalist and trainer, Egypt, Jennifer Robinson, Doughty Street Chambers, human rights and freedom of expression lawyer, Australia, Ricardo Pael Ardenghi, Prosecutor, Procuradoria da Republica Em Mato Grosso, Brazil, Suntariya Muanpawong, Chief Judge in the Research Justice Division of the Supreme Court of Thailand, Thailand.

Finally, Plenary Session III : "Facing a future for all" will take place at 5pm-6.10pm, with the participation of Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Namibia, Giovanni Salvi, Former Attorney General of the Italian Court of Cassation, Italy, Maksuda Aziz, Journalist at Mongabay, Association of Bangladeshi Journalists, Bangladesh, Antonio Díaz Aranda, Youth Ambassador for Climate and will be moderated by Mr. Giles Trendle, Co-Chair the steering committee of Covering Climate Now, UK.

To learn more about World Press Freedom Day Conference, please visit: unesco.org/en/articles/world-press-freedom-day-global-conference

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Conferencia del Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-03 | Vea EN DIRECTO la Conferencia del Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa 2024. Organizada en Chile, la Conferencia de este año está dedicada a la importancia del periodismo y la libertad de expresión en el contexto de la actual crisis ambiental global.

El evento empezará con la ceremonia de apertura, que contará con la presencia de la Directora General de la UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, el Presidente de la República de Chile, Gabriel Boric, Michelle Bachelet, ex Presidenta de Chile y ex Directora Ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, y el actor y activista mexicano Gael García Bernal, entre otros.

A continuación, podrá ver la primera sesión plenaria (de 10:15h a 11:20h GMT-4) bajo el tema "Sin libertad de expresión y acceso a la información no hay futuro", con la participación de Maria Ressa, cofundadora y CEO de Rappler, Filipinas, Fredrick Mugira, Fundador de Water Journalist Africa, Uganda, Minna-Liina Lind, Viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores para Asuntos Globales y Coordinadora de la Coalición por la Libertad de Prensa, Estonia y Gael García Bernal, Actor, productor y activista ambiental, moderado por Paloma Ávila Barrera, Directora de CNN Futuro, Chile.

A las 13:30h y hasta las 14:45h tendrá lugar la Sesión Plenaria II "Las amenazas para nuestro futuro", con la participación de Andrea Ixchiu, periodista K'iche y activista medioambiental, Guatemala, Alyaa Abo, periodista de investigación y capacitadora, Egipto, Jennifer Robinson, Doughty Street Chambers, abogada de derechos humanos y libertad de expresión, Australia, Ricardo Pael Ardenghi, Fiscal, Procuradoria da Republica Em Mato Grosso, Brasil, Suntariya Muanpawong, Juez Jefe en la División de Justicia de Investigación de la Corte Suprema de Tailandia, Tailandia, y Saba Kidane, fundadora de EriSatTV, Eritrea.

Finalmente, la Sesión Plenaria III: "De cara a un futuro para todos" tendrá lugar de las 17h a las 18:10h, con la participación de Irene Khan, Relatora Especial de la ONU sobre la promoción y protección del derecho a la libertad de opinión y expresión, Emma Theofelus, Ministra de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación, Namibia, Giovanni Salvi, ex Fiscal General de la Corte de Casación Italiana, Italia, Maksuda Aziz, Periodista en Mongabay, Asociación de Periodistas de Bangladesh, Bangladesh, y Antonio Díaz Aranda, Embajador Juvenil por el Clima. Este último debate será moderado por el Giles Trendle, Copresidente del comité directivo de Covering Climate Now, EEUU.

Para saber más sobre la Conferencia del Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa, visita: unesco.org/es/articles/conferencia-global-dia-mundial-de-la-libertad-de-prensa
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Ceremonia de entrega del Premio Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa UNESCO/Guillermo Cano

UNESCO 2024-05-03 | Vea en directo la ceremonia de entrega del Premio Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa UNESCO/Guillermo Cano 2024. El evento tiene lugar en Santiago, Chile, ciudad que acoge este año la Conferencia Mundial del Día de la Libertad de Prensa.

El galardón fue creado en 1997 y cada año distingue a una persona, organización o institución que haya contribuido de forma notable a la defensa o promoción de la libertad de prensa en cualquier lugar del mundo, especialmente, si tal contribución se realizó bajo circunstancias de riesgo.

Para saber más sobre el Premio, visite: unesco.org/es/prizes/cano

Más información sobre la Conferencia Mundial del Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa: unes.co/rjqyg6 #LibertadDePrensa #DíaMundialDeLaLibertadDePrens

Award ceremony of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2024

UNESCO 2024-05-03 | Watch live the award ceremony of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2024. The event is taking place in Santiago, Chile, the city hosting this year's World Press Freedom Day Conference.

The award was established in 1997 and each year recognizes an individual, organization, or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defense or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if such contribution was made under risky circumstances.

To learn more about the Prize visit: unesco.org/en/prizes/cano

More information about the 2024 World Press Freedom Day Global Conference: unes.co/s1ky64

Decoding Generative Artificial Intelligence with Media and Information Literacy

UNESCO 2024-05-02 | Across the world, people are increasingly using Generative Artificial Intelligence in their day-to-day lives notably to access and engage with media and information. Like all innovative technologies, it carries both huge opportunities and potential threats.

Watch the video to learn how UNESCO is empowering citizens with Media and Information Literacy skills to better comprehend and engage with Generative Artificial Intelligence.

#OceanDecade Call for Decade Actions No. 07/2024 - FAQ Information Session #1

UNESCO 2024-05-02 | Launched on the heels of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, Call for Decade Actions No. 07/2024 aims to fill gaps in funding and resources, as well as to incentivize new initiatives in capacity development as part of the Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility to support Decade Actions. It falls during the finalization of the Vision 2030 process outcomes and focuses on galvanizing new contributions and new projects to support and strengthen the existing Decade Actions, thereby ensuring the high impact of the Ocean Decade in the coming years.

Learn more about the Ocean Decade's Call for Decade Actions No. 07/2024 here: ow.ly/vpyI50Ri4Tt

#OceanDecade Call for Decade Actions No. 07/2024 - FAQ Information Session #2

2024 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert / #JazzDay

UNESCO 2024-05-01 | Watch the International Jazz Day 2024 All-Star Global Concert from the beautiful, new Palace of Arts and Culture of Tangier! Music enthusiasts can look forward to legendary figures of jazz, blues and beyond electrifying the city of Tangier – and screens throughout the world. Led by iconic pianist Herbie Hancock and Musical Director John Beasley (USA), the All-Star Global Concert will feature performances by an international roster of artists from all corners of the globe, including master Gnawa musician Abdellah El Gourd (Morocco). Other confirmed artists include: Claudia Acuña (Chile), Ambrose Akinmusire (USA), Lakecia Benjamin (USA), Richard Bona (Cameroon), Dee Dee Bridgewater (USA), Moreira Chonguiça (Mozambique), Shemekia Copeland (USA), Kurt Elling (USA), Antonio Faraò (Italy), Melody Gardot (USA), Jazzmeia Horn (USA), JK Kim (Republic of Korea), Magnus Lindgren (Sweden), Romero Lubambo (Brazil), Marcus Miller (USA), Yasushi Nakamura (Japan), Tarek Yamani (Lebanon), and many more to be announced.

Learn more: unesco.org/en/international-jazz-day #JazzDay #Jazz

©2024 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz @HancockInstitute

Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future: UNESCO Chairs and Partners Forum (30 Sept - 2 Oct 2024)

UNESCO 2024-04-29 | The UNESCO Chairs and Partners Forum Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future aims to strengthen interdisciplinary and collaborative research capacity in Africa, including through more inclusive and effective South-South and South-South-North research partnerships. Convened within the framework of the AU Year of Education, the Forum will critically engage with scenarios of projected probable futures and creatively explore alternative possible futures for Africa. In doing so, the Forum will address a range of issues such as: health and well-being; educational transformation; youth, employment, and work; women’s rights and gender equality; the ecological and digital transitions; open science, technology and innovation; peace and security; development financing; and governance.
More information: unesco.org/en/transforming-knowledge-africas-future

International Jazz Day - Gnawa Concert LIVE from UNESCO HQ

UNESCO 2024-04-29 | Gnawa Jazz celebrates the cultural and artistic ties between the people of Morocco, Europe and Africa. Gnawa refers to a set of musical events, performances and therapeutic rituals that mix the secular with the sacred. This important cultural element was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019, highlighting its profound cultural significance on a global scale. Gnawa’s fusion with Jazz rhythms has served as a tool for peace and cultural exchange around the globe.

Today, we are thrilled to present a special live broadcast from the UNESCO headquarters in Paris! In anticipation of International Jazz Day festivities on April 30th in Tangier Morocco, we are pleased to showcase a band that epitomizes the essence of jazz. Join us as Aziz Sahmaoui and the University of Gnawa, featuring Adhil Mirghani, Cheikh Diallo, and Amen Viana, deliver a two-part concert. The first part comprises a traditional Gnawa performance, while the second presents a synthesized rendition. Let's come together as we pay tribute to the rich heritage of Gnawa and the transformative power of jazz!

Learn more: on.unesco.org/42r6lZX #JazzDay #Jazz

Wenhui Award Honours Innovative Solutions for Learning Recovery in the Asia-Pacific Region

UNESCO 2024-04-28 | The 2022-2023 edition of the Wenhui Award centered on the theme of "Educational Innovations for Learning Recovery" has announced its two winning projects and two honourable mentions.

Read more: unesco.org/en/articles/wenhui-award-honours-innovative-solutions-learning-recovery-asia-pacific-region?hub=66925

Flujo de bienes y servicios culturales (Versión Corta)

UNESCO 2024-04-26 | Es esencial desarrollar políticas globales que apoyen la movilidad de artistas y un flujo equilibrado de bienes y servicios culturales a través del mundo.

Existe un grave desequilibrio en el flujo de bienes y servicios culturales. Los países desarrollados dominan el comercio mundial de servicios culturales, con un 95% del total de las exportaciones, mientras que las de los países menos desarrollados representan sólo un 0,5%, haciéndolas casi invisibles.

Al facilitar intercambios creativos, se empodera a los creadores.

El Informe Global de la UNESCO, “Re|pensar las políticas para la creatividad” demuestra que la cultura puede ser compartida y disfrutada por todos como un bien público global.

Léalo ahora:
unesco.org/reports/reshaping-creativity/2022/es

Flujo de bienes y servicios culturales (Versión Larga)