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- World Sky Race, Dirigible Race Around the World for UNESCO Starts in September 2011First ever dirigible race around the world in 18 stages will feature flights over 130 World Heritage sites in 180 days.
World Heritage Sites: 5 of Australia's Natural UNESCO Designated RegionsWhen some people think of UNESCO sites, they often think of ancient Europe, but it may surprise you to learn that Australia is home to a number of incredible World Heritage Sites.- UNESCO's "Urban Biosphere" to Open Headquarters in ShanghaiThe United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization "Urban Biosphere" to open its headquarters in mainland China.
- International Law Fails to Hold Dangerous Regimes Accountable for ActionsThe destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in March 2001 led to the 2003 adoption of the declaration concerning the Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO General Conference (Vrdoljak, 2007).
- 27 New Places to See Before You Die27 sites have been added to the World Heritage List, each one a cultural or natural treasure.
- A Review of the United Nations Education Science Culture OrganizationPeople were concerned about educating the children of Nazi-occupied countries during WWII and wanted to rebuild the system entirely, a challenge that in turn created UNESCO (Gale Virtual Reference Library, 2005).
- Congress Cuts Payments to UN: Will This Embarass the US Abroad?Palestinian Authority is becoming a member of UNESCO, to receive aid, and the US is set to punish UNESCO– affecting transition programs in Iraq and Afghanistan. UN to lose $84 million in US payments.
Add the Internet to the Heritage of HumanityWhile there is still time, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco) would like to add the Internet '" with a capital I '" to the world heritage list of humanity.- Ravenna, Italy and the 8 UNESCO SitesRavenna, Italy and the 8 UNESCO Sites
UNESCO's World Heritage SitesThe international treaty created in 1972 that began the World Heritage Program has since designated more than 800 sites around the world in an effort to preserve and protect them for future generations.- World Book Day Now on April 23rdUNESCO has changed World Book Day to April 23rd and now calls it World Book and Copyright Day. Here's why.
- Celebrating April 23-Book DayBook Day is April 23
- TV School for Iraqi Children: Example for Other Conflict-hit CountriesThe United Nations Educational, Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Iraqi education ministry on Tuesday jointly launched an educational TV channel Iraqi Edu in Iraq.
What Are World Heritage Sites?The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has created a list of locations around the world which they consider to be of "outstanding universal value to humanity." Sites can be as diverse as lakes or forests, to cities or buildings.- The Theoretical Perspectives of Paulo FreireAn article on the theoretical perspectives of the educational theorist and award winning Paulo Freire
2002 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage ConservationCheng Hoon Teng Temple, located at Jalan Tokong (Temple Street), adjacent to Jonker Street and Heeren Street, in the heart of the city centre. Built in 1673 by a group of Chinese immigrants during the Dutch East Indies Company¡¦s (V.O.C.) rule.
