Press Releases

April 19, 2022

UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize: Call for nominations

UNESCO is now receiving nominations for the 9th edition of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize. Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, as well as international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) maintaining […]
April 11, 2022

BOYS FACE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF NOT COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION WARNS UNESCO REPORT

In a recent UNESCO global report on males’ educational disengagement, it is seen that while girls have more difficulties accessing education and make up the bulk […]
March 25, 2022

13th CALL FOR APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY- 2022

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO is pleased to inform you that UNESCO has launched the 13th Call for Application for the International Fund for Cultural Diversity […]
March 24, 2022

UNESCO calls for proposals for the 2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant

UNESCO calls on young women and men under the age of 35 to apply for the 2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant. The grant aims to mobilize […]
March 21, 2022

World Poetry Day 2022

Held every year on 21 March, World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Practiced throughout history […]
March 16, 2022

We’ll make education system resilient to withstand crisis – NtimFordjour

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is organising a two-day experience sharing workshop to provide a unique platform for stakeholders in the education […]
March 14, 2022

International Day of Mathematics

Greater global awareness of mathematical sciences are vital to addressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development, and to improving […]
March 11, 2022

Ghana Commission for UNESCO commemorates Women’s Day

Many international treaties and declarations, as well as conferences and symposia, have been held to discuss the challenges and potential of establishing a world that is […]
March 9, 2022

Call for nominations for thé 2022 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

On International Women’s Day, UNESCO launches the call for nominations for the 2022 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to […]