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UNESCO conference to examine state of education in Iraq
Over 150 international experts will examine the current state of Iraq's education system, with a spotlight on the right to attend school, at an upcoming United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conference in Paris.
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Treaty protecting underwater cultural heritage to enter into force, UN reports
Aiming to safeguard over 3 million shipwrecks and submerged ruins across the globe, the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage will enter into force in January 2009, the United Nations cultural agency reported today.
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Head of UN agency promoting press freedom condemns murder of Thai journalist
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has deplored the murder of Thai journalist, while stressing that it is vital for the future of press freedom in the South-East Asian nation for the perpetrators of the attack to be brought to justice.
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
UNICEF launches campaign in Iran to cut one of world's highest road accident rates
With 28,000 people dying in traffic accidents in Iran every year, one of the highest rates worldwide at 20 times the global average, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched an awareness-raising campaign on road safety focusing on youngsters.
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
Applications pour in to join UN's intangible cultural heritage list
Dozens of applications from around the world have been received for inscription on a new UN-endorsed list that will work to protect and enhance awareness about intangible cultural heritage, such as oral traditions and expressions, performing arts and rituals.
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
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