UNESCO

Cuban elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of World Register

Published on: May 18, 2023
14:31

Paris, May 18 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO added Thursday the Cuban Film Poster Collection and the Chapter Acts of the Havana City Hall to the International Register "Memory of the World" due to their cultural heritage value.

UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s initiatives at the head of the G-77

Published on: May 16, 2023
12:29

Paris, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Mounir Anastas on Tuesday acknowledged Cuba's work as pro tempore president of the Group of 77 plus China and the outcomes of the ministers’ meetings hosted by the country.

Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the G77 plus China opens in Cuba

Published on: May 4, 2023
12:17

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Group of 77 plus China opened on Thursday at Havana's Convention Center, convened by Cuba as the pro tempore president of the organization in 2023.

UNESCO considers protecting journalists from violence a priority

Published on: April 25, 2023
08:33

Paris, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) The person in charge of Freedom of Expression and the Safety of Journalists at UNESCO, Guilherme Canela, addressed the priority that the organization gives to prevent and confront violence against reporters.

UNESCO condemns risks for women journalists

Published on: April 24, 2023
17:08

Paris, Apr 24 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO on Monday hosted a picture exhibition on dangers and threats faced by women journalists.

Venezuela does not stray from UNESCO values despite aggressions (+Photo)

Published on: April 15, 2023
09:43

Paris, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan ambassador to UNESCO, Rodulfo Pérez, pointed out that the economic aggressions Venezuela faces, do not stray from the values of peace, equity, dignity and social commitment promoted by UNESCO.

Egypt nominates former tourism minister to head UNESCO

Published on: April 6, 2023
10:01

Cairo, Apr 6 (Prensa Latina) Egypt nominated the former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany for the position of director general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Al-Ahram daily reported.

UNESCO recognizes role of G77 plus China to face challenges

Published on: April 3, 2023
14:47

Paris, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO Assistant Director General for Culture, Ernesto Ottone, on Monday appreciated the contribution of the Group of 77 plus China in accompanying proposals for solutions to the major challenges humanity is facing.

Heritage value of cassava tradition unites Caribbean countries

Published on: March 30, 2023
15:33

Paris, Mar 30 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Culture Minister Ernesto Villegas praised Thursday the joint work done by five Caribbean countries at UNESCO to seek that tradition of cassava production and consumption be declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Egypt calls to avoid politicization at UNESCO

Published on: March 7, 2023
08:16

Cairo, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reportedly stressed the importance of avoiding politicization of discussions in UNESCO.

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