Istanbul to Host Second International Jazz Day 2013
Musicians and fans from 6 continents will celebrate on April 30, with events to include a star-studded live streamed concert. The day is destined to raise awareness in the international community of jazz’s virtues as an educational tool and a vehicle for peace, unity, dialogue, and enhanced cooperation between peoples.
Protecting Internet Freedom at UNESCO
UNESCO and the U.S. took a strong stand in favor of Internet freedom at the World Summit on Information Society review meeting. Assistant Secretary Brimmer, above, called UNESCO the “global exemplar” on Internet-related issues “from promoting Internet access for all, to protecting freedom of expression.”
Secretary of State John Kerry Visits Paris
On his first international trip since becoming secretary in early February, Secretary Kerry is meeting with world leaders from February 24 to March 6 for discussions on a wide range of issues.
Visit from Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden
Vice President Joseph Biden met with Ambassador Killion while on an official visit to Paris. The Vice President was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, who is no stranger to UNESCO, having participated in the agency's World Conference on Higher Education in 2009.
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Watch the 2013 International Jazz Day Concert in Istanbul, Live!
Watch the concert here, on April 30th at 9:00pm! (Eastern European Time)
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ADL Applauds UNESCO Compromise Avoiding Anti-Israel Resolutions
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today welcomed a compromise reached at UNESCO
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Israel and Palestinians Agree on U.N. Work in Jerusalem
Israel and the Palestinians agreed on Tuesday to renewed involvement by Unesco, the United Nations cultural agency, in the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Mini-breakthrough for Israel, Palestinians on Jerusalem’s Old City brokered by US, Russia
Israel has agreed to allow a mission from UNESCO, the U.N.’s cultural arm, to visit sites within the Old City of Jerusalem
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Education
World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education
The progress toward and the gaps in achieving equal access for girls and women to education.
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Google Map
UNESCO in the U.S.
See where UNESCO is making a difference in the U.S.
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Cultural Heritage
eJournal: A Living Legacy: Preserving Intangible Culture
Many in U.S. celebrate and preserve its diverse intangible cultural heritage.
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Communication
eJournal: Defining Internet Freedom
How do governments and societies confront new and transformative Internet technologies?
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World Heritage
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Celebrates 10th Year, Supports Projects at 12 World Heritage Sites
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World Heritage
U.S. Continues Support for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Haiti
3 projects represent a contribution of more than $430,000
U.S. Mission News and Events
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Why Teach about the Holocuast?
UNESCO's brochure explains how Holocaust Education can teach the roots of genocide and help prevent future atrocities.
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DipNote: UNESCO Meeting Sends Clear Message on Internet Freedom
Ambassador Killion explains why UNESCO's WSIS review meeting was a major victory for Internet freedom.
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Saving Timbuktu's Priceless Artifacts
The New York Times covers UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova’s trip to Mali with French President François Hollande. While in Timbuktu, Director-General Bokova discussed UNESCO’s plans to help Mali repair its cultural artifacts damaged by Islamist rebels.
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Standing up for freedom at UNESCO
For Google's Bill Echikson, "UNESCO itself has proved a steadfast ally in the battle to keep the Internet free and open."
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Education and Literacy
National Commissioner Carol Hamilton presented the "Right to Literacy Scroll" to UNESCO, a symbol of the campaign for literacy.
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World Leaders Stand Up For Girls' Education
At a UNESCO event, Pakistani President Zardari, French Prime-Minister Ayrault, Secretary Clinton and others expressed support for Malala Yousafzai and their determination to take a stand against threats to girls’ education.
