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 […]
December 2, 2023
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Implementation plan for heritage strategy framework launched

A state agency, Ghana Heritage Committee (GHC), and the Ghana Commission for UNESCO have launched an implementation plan for the country’s multi-stakeholder heritage strategy framework (MSHSF) […]
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? […]
October 4, 2023

Call for Applications: UNESCO-ICHEI Higher Education Digitalization Pioneer Case Award 2023

If you want to participate, present your case until October 10, 2023. We are pleased to announce that the First UNESCO-ICHEI Higher Education Digitalisation Pioneer Case […]
October 2, 2023

Navigating the Evolving Media Landscape: Insights from the UNESCO-WIMEN Summit

By: Maame Efua Yamoawah Essel In a resounding celebration of empowerment and progress, the UNESCO Commission for Ghana, held a 3-day summit to spearhead a landmark […]
September 28, 2023

International Day for Universal Access to Information 2023

Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information 28 September 2023 As declared by […]
September 18, 2023

100 female students trained in journalism, media practice

By Edward Dankwah Accra, Sept 16, GNA – The Ghana Commission for UNESCO has trained 100 female communication students in journalism and media practice as specialised […]
September 14, 2023

Only creative journalists will survive emerging media space – Communication Expert

By Jesse Ampah Owusu Accra, Sept. 13, GNA – Dr Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey, Lecturer, School of Communications, University of Ghana, has advised student journalists to be […]
September 12, 2023

Ghana Commission for UNESCO begins development of Ghana’s Education for Sustainable Development Initiative

Source: GNA The Ghana Commission for UNESCO has commenced a three-day stakeholder engagement to develop and implement Ghana’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Country Initiative. The […]
September 1, 2023

Hon. Deputy Minister For Tourism inaugurates twenty-member committee to review Draft Culture Policy

By Patricia Aba Dadzie A twenty-member Committee to review Ghana’s Cultural Policy of 2004 was inaugurated in Accra at the Central Hotel on 22nd August 2023. […]
September 1, 2023

Call for nominations: UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology 2023

UNESCO is seeking nominations for the UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology 2023 Deadline: 20 October 2023 Funded by the Government of Cuba, the UNESCO-Carlos J. […]
August 28, 2023

Transforming education through strategies, planning

By Kofi Kwakye Takyi To effect transformative change in education, education planners must adopt strategies that enhance the quality of education, increase accessibility for all learners […]
August 16, 2023
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UNESCO calls for nominations for the Juan Bosch Prize 2023

Deadline for submission for the Juan Bosch Prize has been extended to 15 February 2024. UNESCO invites Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, and non-governmental organizations […]
August 16, 2023

CHIEF OF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION)

Apply now » CHIEF OF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION) Post Number : CI 136 Grade : P-5 Parent Sector : Communication and Information Sector (CI) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Programme Coordination Type […]
August 16, 2023

PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (SCIENCE)

Apply now » PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (SCIENCE) Post Number : SC 394 Grade : P-4 Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Natural Sciences Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of […]
August 16, 2023

CHIEF OF THE LIVING HERITAGE ENTITY (CULTURE)

Apply now » CHIEF OF THE LIVING HERITAGE ENTITY (CULTURE) Post Number : CLT 338 Grade : P-5 Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Fixed Term […]
August 16, 2023

FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIST (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES)

Apply now » FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIST (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES) Post Number : DBS 189 Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies Type […]
August 10, 2023

The Purpose of UNESCO ASPnet, Associations, & Clubs Newsletter

“School Communities Inspiring the Leaders of a Sustainable Future” The Ghana Commission for UNESCO (GCU) presents the UNESCO Associated Schools (ASPnet) and Associations & Clubs Newsletter […]
August 9, 2023

The Purpose of UNESCO ASPnet, Associations, & Clubs Newsletter

“School Communities Inspiring the Leaders of a Sustainable Future” The Ghana Commission for UNESCO (GCU) presents the UNESCO Associated Schools (ASPnet) and Associations & Clubs Newsletter […]
August 7, 2023

Parliament passes the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Bill

Source: Ghana News Agency (GNA) Parliament has passed the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Bill, 2022, which seeks to help the country achieve the aims and objectives […]
July 24, 2023
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STRATEGY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Apply now » Post Number: BSP 057 Grade: P-4 Parent Sector: Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Programme Coordination Type of contract: […]
July 18, 2023

Call for Applications: Moses Mapesa Educational and Research Grant & Conservation Grant

Call for Applications: Moses Mapesa Educational and Research Grant & Conservation Grant The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is pleased to announce the 2023 Call for […]
July 17, 2023

Call for Expression of Interest for a National Expert (Ghana)

Technical assistance for the protection and promotion of the status of the artist and cultural professionals Deadline: 27 July 2023 (23h59 CET) Purpose The purpose of […]
July 12, 2023

THE MEMORY OF THE WORLD PROGRAMME IN GHANA

Abstract Now more than ever, we face the rapid loss, destruction, and misplacement of valuable history and documentation, relevant to the memory of our culture, our […]
July 11, 2023

UNESCO Supports Media Capacity Enhancement Programme

The Minister for Information, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has announced that the Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has received funding from the Participation Programme of UNESCO […]
July 11, 2023

Silk Roads Photo Contest Launch

Join the 2023 Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest UNESCO calls on young people around the world, aged 14 to 25 years old, to […]