Archives Tag: UNESCO
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Do You Know: First West African To Be Elected As The President Of UNESCO General Conference: Michael Omolewa
April 19, 2022
Michael Abiola Omolewa is a Nigerian diplomat, scholar, education historian, and civil servant. Omolewa is an emeritus professor of adult education at the University of Ibadan. He is a former deputy chair of the governing board of the Commonwealth of Learning in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Omolewa is also a member of the Commonwealth … Continue reading Do You Know: First West African To Be Elected As The President Of UNESCO General Conference: Michael Omolewa
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Win $25,000 In The Netflix UNESCO Short Film Competition 2022
April 19, 2022
Netflix and UNESCO have collaborated to launch a short film competition themed “African Folktales, Reimagined.” The contest is designed to discover and give life to retellings of some of Africa’s best-known folktales. Read more about Opportunities For centuries, even millennia, folktales have been part of Africa’s cultural fabric. They have conveyed timeless lessons and … Continue reading Win $25,000 In The Netflix UNESCO Short Film Competition 2022
Did You Know? Potential UNESCO Heritage Sites In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a country blessed with stunning sights and noteworthy edifices. They occur in every geographical region of the country—as though nature ‘knew’ that each region needed something to brag about. Read more about Did you know? The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) keeps a list of such places from across … Continue reading Did You Know? Potential UNESCO Heritage Sites In Nigeria
International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
Aside from being a human right, education is a public good and responsibility. Sadly, 258 million children and youth around the globe still lack access to education, 617 million children and adolescents can neither read nor do basic math. The situation in sub-Saharan Africa is disturbing as less than 40% of girls in the … Continue reading International Day Of Education
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December 3: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
April 19, 2022
Globally, one billion people or 15% of the entire global population are confronted with some form of disability. Prevalent in countries that are still developing, an estimated one-fifth or between 110 million and 190 million people of the world’s population suffer significant disabilities. People with disabilities are vulnerable to adverse economic and social life … Continue reading December 3: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
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International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
April 19, 2022
In 2015, 736 million people lived below the international poverty line of surviving on less than $1.90 per day. Three years later (2018), nearly 8% of workers in the globe and their families lived below the US $1.90 daily for each person in the family. Majority of the people from these figures reside in … Continue reading International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
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International Day Of The Girl Child
April 19, 2022
Globally, 1 in 4 girls that are between 15-19 years of age is neither employed, receiving education or training. This figure can only be compared to 1 in 10 boys of the same age. Projections suggest that by 2021, about 435 million women and girls will be surviving on less than $1.90 daily, while … Continue reading International Day Of The Girl Child
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World Teachers’ Day 2020
April 19, 2022
The World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. Since its first celebration on October 5, 1994, the World Teachers’ Day has continued to celebrate the contributions of educators throughout the globe. The Recommendation which served as the motivation … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day 2020
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September 15: International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Globally, the International Day of Democracy is a unique platform for the review of the state of democracy in all parts of the world. Without a doubt, democracy which entails freedom within the confines of the law is only attainable and enjoyable in every part of the world with the maximum participation and full … Continue reading September 15: International Day Of Democracy
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8th September: International Literacy Day 2020
April 19, 2022
Literacy Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond Since the declaration of September 8 as the date for the annual celebration of the International Literacy Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on October 26, 1966, the aim of highlighting the relevance of literacy to individuals, societies, and communities … Continue reading 8th September: International Literacy Day 2020
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World Book and Copyright Day 2020
April 19, 2022
In a time that has seen most of the schools and educational institutions around the world closed, and human beings forced to stay indoors because of the corona virus outbreak, the world can leverage on the power and opportunity presented by books to combat the boredom associated with isolation, reinforce and strengthen ties, become creative … Continue reading World Book and Copyright Day 2020
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Where to Travel: Osogbo
April 19, 2022
Osogbo, formed in the 18th century, is the capital city of Osun State. It is also home to one of the two approved UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nigeria, the Osun-Osogbo Grove. It is a city steeped in history, art and culture. Certainly, it’s a great place to visit when touring cities in Nigeria. Below are … Continue reading Where to Travel: Osogbo
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World Radio Day
April 19, 2022
The day, 13 February is a date proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcast, improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access to information through radio, including community radios. It’s an occasion to draw attention to the unique value of radio, which remains the medium to reach the widest … Continue reading World Radio Day
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World Philosophy Day
April 19, 2022
Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what is possible to know, and of right and wrong behaviour. It is derived from the Greek word ‘phílosophía’, meaning ‘the love of wisdom.’ It is one of the most important fields of human thought as it aspires to get at the very … Continue reading World Philosophy Day
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Community Inspirational International
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
April 19, 2022
The role of journalists in information dissemination globally cannot be over-emphasized. Whether in war-torn countries like Syria, disease-ridden zones or even in diplomatic meetings or international conferences, journalists put in a lot of work into ensuring that we are abreast of happenings in the globe. At times, they put their lives in great danger to … Continue reading International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
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