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A look at UNESCO and its work as the US decides again to leave the cultural agency
With the support of international partners and $115 million in funding, the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recently helped ...
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US withdraws from UNESCO again, this time due to its support for ‘woke’ causes
The US on Tuesday withdrew from UNESCO – the UN’s culture and education agency – due to its "globalist, ideological agenda" ...
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Ukraine: UNESCO steps up support for the World Heritage site in Odesa amid escalating damage
Furthermore, UNESCO is facilitating urgent repair and rehabilitation works at key cultural landmarks in Odesa, with contributions from Italy and Japan. Beneficiary sites include the Odesa House of ...
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World Heritage List grows
UNESCO has added 26 new locations to its World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,248 sites recognized globally for their ...
Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship
UNESCO's founding treaty is signed and its constitution is adopted in London, saying it intends to advance "international ...
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UNESCO World Heritage: 42 new sites inscribed
UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee concluded on Monday 25 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year, the Committee inscribed 42 new sites and ...
Int’l support helps 12 Maratha forts scoop Unesco World Heritage label
India secured a cultural victory as 12 Maratha forts were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognising their military significance and heritage.