UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa
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How can families support children in today’s digital world?
Join the global launch of the UNESCO–CLEMI / Réseau Canopé Family Guide for the Digital Age.
🗓️ 22 June 2026
📍 UNESCO Paris & Online
🔗 Register: indico.un.org/event/1016822/
#MIL #DigitalCitizenship
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Join @UNESCO on 18 June for a Webinar & launch of the new Issue Brief “Media and Information Literacy: Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age
📅 18 June 2026
🕐 13:30–15:00 CEST
🔗 Register: unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/r…
#NoToHate #MediaAndInfoLiteracy
#SocialMedia4Peace
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Call for Individual Consultants
To undertake development of a country specific policy brief on integrating and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage into basic education in Botswana.
Learn more & Apply 👇
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To undertake development of a country specific policy brief on integrating and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage into basic education in Malawi.
Learn more and apply 👇
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A three-day Data Finalization and Restitution Workshop, that seeks to strengthen data systems & drive informed decision-making in Cultural & Creative Industries, is happening in Zambia.
#UNESCO #Zambia #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Collaboration #SustainableDevelopment #DCE #ZambiaNatCom
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The initiative is part of the “Advancing evidence-based policies and actions and supporting policy making to enhance the contribution of creative sectors and industries to sustainable development” programme funded by the @EU_Commission.
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To undertake development of a country specific policy brief on integrating and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage into basic education in Zambia.
Learn more and apply 👇
ungm.org/Public/Notice/30368…
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📢#UNESCO seeks a national consultant in Zimbabwe to review the School-Based Life Skills Empowerment & Support Programme and develop a costed Guidance & Counselling and Life Skills Education Plan (2026–2030).
📅 Deadline: 14 June 2026
📧 Request TORs: vacancies.harare@unesco.org
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Today, on World Environment Day, UNESCO and OSCE RFoM are releasing a new resource, Reporting the Environment: A Practical Manual for Journalists. unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/4822…
upcoming webinar will explore what the future of climate journalism may look like 👇us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture retweeted
As environmental challenges grow, so does disinformation. Trusted journalism is key to informed action.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, @UNESCO & @OSCE_RFoM launch Reporting the Environment to support journalists tackling climate & environmental stories.
🔗unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/4822…
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The UN designated World Environment Day to highlight protection & health of the environment is a major issue affecting well-being of people. It is an opportunity to deepen our understanding & take action to protect our environment.
unesco.org/en/days/environme…
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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@unescoROSA invites proposals to develop Destination Management & Marketing Strategies for 6 heritage destinations in Southern Africa.
🌍 Botswana | Eswatini | Lesotho | Namibia | South Africa | Zimbabwe
📅 Deadline: 29 June 2026
🔗 ungm.org/Public/Notice/30229…
#Tourism #Heritage
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AI is reshaping economies, societies, & daily life. Its opportunities and challenges are real. No country can address either alone. Global Dialogue on AI Governance sets to ensure governance reflects the priorities of all nations.
Learn more:- unesco.org/en/articles/globa…
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.@UNESCO Higher Education Global Trends Report shows 80% of youth in Western Europe & Northern America enrolled in higher education, 59% in Latin America & the Caribbean,37% in the Arab States, 30% in South & West Asia, & 9% in sub-Saharan Africa.
🔗unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/4822…
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#DidYouKnow? Cultural & Creative Industries employ nearly 50 million people globally, making them one of the fastest-growing sectors.🎬🎵🎮🎨
@UNESCO’s new report explores how skills development is driving inclusive & sustainable creative economies. Read: bit.ly/4uns3LD
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The International Day for Biological Diversity is a call to act and transform how we live & reconnect with nature.
@UNESCO is leading global efforts to protect biodiversity by linking science, nature, and culture.
Learn More: unesco.org/en/days/biologica…
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🌍 Today, 21 May, is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development. Together, our differences make us stronger and talking across cultures builds peace. Let's celebrate what makes us unique and what brings us together. #CulturalDiversity #DialogueAndDevelopment
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.@UNZimbabwe joined a three-day national disability symposium (13-15 May), which provides a platform for critical dialogue and accountability on disability inclusion, rights, and policy implementation.
@UN_GDF @UNFPA_Zimbabwe @UNDPZimbabwe @mpslswzim
#disabilityinclusion
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UNESCO Head of Social and Human Sciences, Dr Abdul Rahman Lamin, representing the UN Resident Coordinator, underlined the UN’s continued support to Zimbabwe to “help strengthen national systems” that promote disability inclusion across the country.
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Minister of @mpslswzim Hon. Edgar Moyo, called all stakeholders to contribute to this national priority, saying “inclusion is not a single Ministry’s responsibility but a systems transformation that requires sustained financing, institutional reform & full participation of PWD.”
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