July 25, 2024
46th Session of the World Heritage Committee

46th Session of the World Heritage Committee

Hon. Mark Okraku Mantey, Speaks at the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee On 25th July 2024, Hon. Mark Okraku Mantey, Deputy Minister for Tourism, […]
July 12, 2024
Campaign to Combat Mis/disinformation

Ghana Commission for UNESCO Launches Campaign to Combat Mis/disinformation Ahead of December Polls

By Osman Abubakari-Sadiq As Ghana approaches a critical election season, the Ghana Commission for UNESCO has launched a social media campaign aimed at tackling the rampant […]
July 10, 2024
UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2024

Launch of the Youth Hackathon 2024

Youth Hackathon 2024 Global Media and Information Literacy Week Youth Hackathon 2024 Last update:4 July 2024 Summary Objectives Tasks and Challenges Timeline Eligibility Submission format Theme: […]
July 9, 2024
call for applications

Call for Application: Director, UNESCO International Bureau of Education

Apply now » DIRECTOR, UNESCO INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OF EDUCATION Post Number : 1CHED0039IB Grade : D-2 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Geneva Job Family: Education Type of contract : Fixed Term (maximum term of […]
June 24, 2024
Teaching in the 21st Century Teacher Competition 2.0,

Teaching in the 21st Century Teacher Competition 2.0

UNESCO IITE and NetDragon are delighted to announce the “Teaching in the 21st Century Teacher Competition 2.0,” hosted within the E-Library for Teachers, aimed at harnessing digital innovations in pedagogy. This […]
June 13, 2024
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Ghana Commission for UNESCO applauds UN’s 2025 IYQST proclamation

by Daily Statesman The United Nations General Assembly adopted Draft Resolution A/78/L.70, proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQST 2025), according to […]
June 11, 2024
Literacy prize

Call for nomination: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2024

UNESCO is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. They’re encouraging literacy education experts to apply and urging nominating organizations to recommend candidates […]
June 8, 2024
Call for Nomination – 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science

Call for nominations: 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

The 2025 International Awards will honour five outstanding researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, each working in one of the following regions: Africa and […]
June 8, 2024
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO Celebrates UN Proclamation of 2025 as International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce that on June 7, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Draft Resolution A/78/L.70, proclaiming 2025 as […]
June 7, 2024
Global Conference for International Day for Universal Access to Information

Ghana to Host 2024 Global Conference for International Day for Universal Access to Information

By: Joyce Adwoa Animia Ocran,ISD UNESCO have selected Ghana to host the 2024 Global Conference of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) from […]
June 4, 2024
ICM Poster

UNESCO ICM – 2024 Martial Arts Photo Contest

2024 Martial Arts Photo Contest The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) is hosting the 「2024 […]
May 27, 2024
Media & Information Literacy

The Role of Media and Information Literacy in Ghana’s 2024 Elections

By Osman Abubakari-Sadiq  Ghana is gearing up for a crucial election in December 2024, an opportunity to test the litmus of our beloved democracy, once again. […]
May 27, 2024
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Accra Hosts Successful 3rd African Media Convention

By Osman Abubakari-Sadiq  The 3rd African Media Convention, the largest gathering of media stakeholders and policymakers on the continent, concluded successfully in Accra, Ghana. The convention, […]
May 9, 2024
MIL 2024

UniMAC-IJ Students Receive Fact-Checking Training Before Elections

BY ADJEI DICKENS OFORI ASARE Members of the Media and Information Literacy Club at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) – Institute of Journalism received […]
April 19, 2024
IFCD

15th CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY (IFCD)- 2024

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO is pleased to inform you that UNESCO has launched the 15th Call for Application for the International Fund for Cultural Diversity […]
April 18, 2024
AWBC closing

Accra wraps up successful year as 2023 World Book Capital; prepares to handover title to Strasbourg

By A.M.A The city of Accra has officially concluded its yearlong role as the UNESCO World Book Capital with a closing ceremony in preparation to hand […]
April 12, 2024
Call for applications

Call for candidates: UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering 2024 edition

Application deadline: 10 May, 2024  About the Programme With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhancing international understanding and […]
April 4, 2024
AWBC Debate

Call for application for the Ghana-Korea UNESCO ASPnet Student Exchange Programme!

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO, in collaboration with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO and Seocho-Gu City (Seoul, Republic of Korea), is excited to announce a […]
April 4, 2024
World press freedom day Photography competition

World Press Freedom Day 2024 Photography competition

A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis The 31st edition of World Press Freedom Day highlights the significant role played […]
March 20, 2024
Call for applications

Call for Applications for the 10th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED: Youth Voices for Transforming Education through GCED

Application Deadline: 14 April, 2024 Applications are now open for the tenth edition of the UNESCO/APCEIU Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED). Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for […]
March 12, 2024
Call for nominations

Call for nominations: UNESCO World Book Capital 2026

Join the Network Through the World Book Capital programme, UNESCO acknowledges cities’ commitment to promoting books and fostering reading during a 12-month period – between one […]
March 8, 2024
Girls Education

Call for nominations: 2024 Edition of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

The 2024 call for nominations will close on 24 May The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education honours outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, […]
March 8, 2024
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Call for nominations: Third edition of the UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences

Kindly be informed that the deadline for submissions has be extended to 7 April 2024 Basic sciences – chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology – allow us […]
February 23, 2024
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Call for nominations: UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize

UNESCO’s Executive Board approved the establishment of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize in April 2004. The purpose of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World […]
February 22, 2024
2024 FWIS

Call for applications: 2024 Edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme

This year, the Fondation L’Oréal rewards, through the 15th edition of the regional Sub-Saharan Africa L’Oréal-UNESCO L’Oréal For Women in Science Young Talent program, 25 doctoral […]
February 22, 2024
AMA AWBC

AMA commemorates International Mother Language Day with reading sessions at Makola Market

Source: a.m.a The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has organized a special reading session at the 31st Makola Market, to celebrate linguistic diversity and promote the importance of […]
February 19, 2024
Call for Expression of Interest for 2024 Martial Arts Open School Partnership

Call for expressions of Interest – Martial Arts Open School 2024

[Project Overview] ❍ Programme: 2024 8th Martial Arts Open School ❍ Main activities   – Martial arts training (70%)   – Lectures and educational activities (30%) ❍ Period: from June […]
February 14, 2024
German UNESCO Commission

Call for Application: Kulturweit-Incoming German UNESCO-Commission

Get engaged in Germany with kulturweit-Incoming! Apply by 10.03.2024 (12:00 noon CET) for the international education programme of the German UNESCO Commission! Are you interested in […]
February 9, 2024
Webinar

School Leadership Matters – Promoting Effective School Leadership in Africa

On Thursday 15 February, 2:00 – 4:00 GMT, VVOB in Rwanda together with its partners are launching a webinar series titled: “School Leadership Matters – Promoting Effective School […]
February 9, 2024
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CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES

SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTION PLAN FOR WORLD HERITAGE IN AFRICA Deadline: 16 February 2024 Background The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) was created in […]