April 19, 2024
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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
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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
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Call for candidates: UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering 2024 edition

Application deadline: 30 April, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
February 7, 2024
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Invitation to participate in the “Gift a Poem” campaign on World Poetry Day March 21st 2024

For the second time we invite you to participate in Poland’s initiative “Gift a Poem” as a form of celebration of World Poetry Day on 21 […]
February 7, 2024
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Call for participation in Artmile International Collaborative Learning 2024

Japan Art Mile Foundation is calling for participating schools in Artmile International Collaborative Learning (AICL) 2024.The project aims at cultivating global citizens who respect diverse cultures, […]
January 30, 2024
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Call for applications: UNESCO’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize 2024

Deadline for applications: 29 february 2024 Created in 1989, this annual Prize honours individuals, institutions, or private or public bodies which have significantly contributed to the […]
January 23, 2024
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Call for Application: UNESCO Participation Programme 2024 – 2025

We have the honour to inform you that the window for consideration of projects under the UNESCO Participation Programme (P.P) has been opened. UNESCO’s Participation Programme […]
January 10, 2024
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Gender Equality to solve the Climate Emergency

On 25 January, UNESCO will mark the International Day of Women in Multilateralism 2024 by leading a global dialogue on multilateral solutions to gender discrimination in […]
December 19, 2023

UNESCO urges substantial investment in media practitioners’ capacity building

The Secretary-General of the Ghana Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Mrs. Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh, has emphasised the critical necessity for significant […]
December 19, 2023
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Call for Applications – African Women in Tech and AI Program Cohort 2

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that OCP Foundation, Ai Movement-UM6P – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, and UNESCO are once again joining forces to launch the second […]
December 10, 2023
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Call for Application for the Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2024

Application Deadline: 26 April 2024 The Government of Mauritius offers to award scholarships to deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union […]
December 9, 2023

Nominations for the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2024

Deadline: February 15, 2024 Nominations are open for the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2024. Created in 1997, the annual UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom […]
December 8, 2023
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EU – West Africa Arts Fusion Residency and Expo 2024 open for applications

We call for applications from artists in the above mentioned domains from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and EU Member States together to stimulate cross-continental collaboration and cultural […]
December 7, 2023

Call for nomination: 2023 UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

UNESCO ICT in education prize: Call for nominations open to projects ensuring inclusive access to digital education content through public platforms The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa […]
November 23, 2023
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Call for nominations for thé 2023-2024 édition of thé UNESCO Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development

The Call for Applications and Nominations for the eighth edition of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development is now open. Funded by the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum […]
October 18, 2023

UNESCO hosts Ghanaian produced play ‘Mansa World’ at headquarters in Paris

By: Doreen Ampofo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization , UNESCO, will today host the epic Ghanaian theatre production ‘Mansa World’ at its headquarters […]
October 4, 2023

Invitation MasterClass UNESCO – Deconstructing Hate Speech

Did you know that more than a third of young people in 30 countries report being cyberbullied, with 1 in 5 skipping school because of it? […]