Tag: UNESCO
Happy Sunday, all! In Hungary we are past a nice long weekend that I have spent in the countryside. I am typing these words on a train back to Budapest, that was delayed 70 (!) minutes (Edit: departure time was delayed 70 minutes, and another 60 minutes was added during the train ride, so I got home more than two hours later than planned, I’m not one to complain, but I wish I could say this is not typical in Hungary…). That means I had more than enough time to catch up with my reading for this post. Hope you’ll…
Happy Sunday everybody! This is a half pre-written post, as I am spending these days vacationing in Croatia. Here’s what it looks like at the moment. (If any of you happens to know how on earth does one add photo to a text post in Tumblr’s Android app, please let me know, because I have tried, but couldn’t figure it out…) https://instagram.com/p/6c4G9iyG2G/ Insert beach photo here, which I did not have the chance to take yet, for we are locked in by the rain, so this rainy view from our window will have to do for now, the Adriatic sea…
united-nations: Sunday is World Press Freedom Day. The Day is a chance to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, and to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. Find out more from UNESCO at: http://j.mp/1bjcv30
23 April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo. It was a natural choice for UNESCO’s General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone, and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a renewed respect for the…
The theme of International Youth Day 2014 is “Youth and Mental Health”. The mental health of young women and men is important for the health of society as a whole. Irina BokovaUNESCO Director-GeneralInternational Youth Day 2014 The 2014 observance of International Youth Day will raise awareness on this important topic, as well as highlight the experiences of brave, young individuals who have chosen to speak out about these issues with the objective of overcoming stigma and discrimination to ensure that young people with mental health conditions can lead full and healthy lives free from isolation and unnecessary shame, and openly…
united-nations: World Press Freedom Day in 2014 focuses on three inter-related themes: the media’s importance in development; safety of journalists and the rule of law; and the sustainability and integrity of journalism. The Day this year also contributes to the shaping of the ongoing discussion around development after 2015.
Happy World Book and Copyright Day! 23 April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo. Click to learn more about World Book and Copryright Day.
un-library: 16 November is the annual International Day for Tolerance; UN Member States are invited to observe the International Day for Tolerance with activities directed towards both educational establishments and the wider public. The day marks the anniversary of UNESCO’s founding, and its Member States’ adoption of the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Further Reading Report of the Secretary-General on promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue (2013) UNESCO’s Integrated Strategy to Combat Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Intolerance UN Alliance of Civilizations’ “Education About Religions & Beliefs” portal and community Above image is credited to Mark Garten and was retrieved from…
I know it’s a cliché, but time really does fly! While our scary horror Halloween party is still yet to happen due to scheduling issues, Pinterest, as well as malls and supermarkets are already flooded with Christmas stuff. And for me it somehow feels like summer just ended. How about you all? Meanwhile, this was a really busy week in world affairs with a lot of great reads on my favorite blogs. On world affairs: 3 Reasons Why this Iran Breakthrough is a Very. Big. Deal We don’t know how big of a deal exactly it is yet, as talks…
It’s International Literacy Day! Again, this is a cause very close to my heart. Literacy, reading, the right to education and education in general. “This year’s International Literacy Day is dedicated to “literacies for the 21st century” to highlight the need to realize “basic literacy skills for all” as well as equip everyone with more advanced literacy skills as part of lifelong learning.” Click the image to learn more!
