UNESCO : Building Peace through Education, Science and Culture ...
WEBSince wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that peace must be built. UNESCO uses education, science, culture, communication and information to foster mutual understanding and respect for our planet. We work to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind and bring out the best in our ...
UNESCO Global Geoparks
WEBMar 27, 2024 · A UNESCO Global Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing natural hazard-related risks.
Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBJun 4, 2013 · UNESCO calls on young people around the world, aged 14 to 25 years old, to pick up their cameras and send their best photos to the 5th edition of our Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads contest Deadline: 5 August 2023 (by midnight, GMT +2) The UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads international photo contest is part of the Organization’s Silk …
Technology in education | Global Education Monitoring Report
WEBThe 2023 GEM Report on Technology in education: A tool on whose terms? addresses the use of technology in education around the world through the lenses of relevance, equity, scalability and sustainability.. It argues that education systems should always ensure that learners’ interests are placed at the center and that digital technologies are used to …
About the Silk Roads | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe vast trade networks of the Silk Roads carried more than just merchandise and precious commodities. In fact, the constant movement and mixing of populations brought about the widespread transmission of knowledge, ideas, cultures and beliefs, which had a profound impact on the history and civilizations of the Eurasian peoples. Travellers along the Silk …
Xi'an | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBXi'an. An ancient imperial capital and eastern departure point of the Silk Road, Xi’an (formerly Chang’an) has long been an important crossroads for people from throughout China, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and thus a hub of diverse ethnic identities and religious beliefs. The central location of Xi'an in what is now the Shaanxi ...
Countries | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBAzerbaijan. China. Germany. Kazakhstan. Oman. The Silk Roads have existed for thousands of years, passing through many different empires, kingdoms, and societies throughout history. At certain times during their long history, traders could travel freely along these routes, whereas at others, travel was difficult, dangerous, or prohibited.
World Inequality Report 2022 | UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab
WEBThe World Inequality Report 2022 is an up-to-date account of global trends in inequality. The report is based on WID.world – the most extensive database on the historical evolution of income and wealth distribution. Researched, compiled, and written by a team of leading economists of inequality, the Report seeks to fill a democratic gap and to equip actors of …
World Cultural Heritage along the Silk Roads - UNESCO
WEBHeritage is our legacy from the past: we live with it today and pass it on to future generations. World Cultural Heritage is a touchstone, a point of reference for the identity of humanity. The concept of UNESCO World Heritage is exceptional because of its universal application. The protection of World Heritage sites is a common duty for all the peoples …
The Great Silk Roads | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe Great Silk Road is a system of caravan routes crossing in ancient and middle age time Eurasian continent from Mediterranean Sea to China and influencing the emergence and development of trade and cultural ties between people and statehoods located along the way. The legacy of first transnational contact between people of West and East prove …
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