Literacy and Sustainable Development

Literacy is the basic condition of peace. Take this moment to learn about the importance of literacy for sustainable development. #LiteracyDay #GlobalGoals 

To learn more about literacy in the world, click here: http://ow.ly/RZq4b

On the work of UNESCO in literacy: http://ow.ly/RZq8r

Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System

Photos of the Inca Road, recently declared by UNESCO to be World Heritage:

Photos from the Facebook page of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.

Even in Washington DC in Support of Tyre

International Association to Save Tyre

and

American Committee for Tyre

In Cooperation with

Congressman Charles Boustany

Invite you to an exceptional event

dedicated to the Phoenician Metropolis

                                                                                                                                                                                        

TYRE

@

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Northeast Pavilion, Thomas Jefferson Building
10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

Symposium, Tyre Book Display, Reception

The Ancient Ruins at Palmyra Must Be Saved

UNESCO Director-General calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in #WorldHeritage Palmyra. “I am deeply concerned by the situation at the site of Palmyra. The fighting is putting at risk one of the most significant sites in the Middle East, and its civilian population” http://ow.ly/Ncw42 #Unite4Heritage 

Cultural Heritage is All Around Us

Cultural heritage is much more than buildings and monuments – it's something you find everywhere! From books and objects, to music and dance, to skills and cultural practices, why not share with UNESCO the examples of cultural heritage that are important to you? #Unite4Heritage www.unite4heritage.org — with René Friede.

Egypt and World Heritage

Egypt holds a special place in UNESCO's history. The country defined the gold standard in intl cooperation for safeguarding the common heritage of humanity - it's where the #WorldHeritage idea was born. This is precisely the spirit we need to instill today. Together we #Unite4Heritage to defeat extremism & hatred http://ow.ly/MW9Zy

International Jazz Day -- April 30, 2015

4/30: Follow on FB and Instagram for a jazzy ode to @Paris, @IntlJazzDay host city https://instagram.com/unesco/ #WorldHeritage — with Sahyadri Bharati.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Can Be a Refuge for Great Apes

Infographic: Great apes occur in 16 #WorldHeritage sites, Sadly, many of the sites face extreme pressure from development & exploitation of natural resources. We must protect the sites from further degradation and loss of habitat to ensure the safeguarding of viable great ape populations all around the world.

Download high resolution version & learn more here: http://ow.ly/M0Jhz

Happy World Book and Copyright Day

Books – learning and reading -- have become targets for those who denigrate culture and education, who reject dialogue and tolerance. In recent months, we have seen attacks on children at school and the public burning of books.We must redouble efforts to promote the book, the pen, the computer, along with all forms of reading and writing, in order to fight illiteracy and poverty, to build sustainable societies, to strengthen the foundations of peace. April 23 is World Book & Copyright Day. http://ow.ly/LWYch #bookday