During the International Year of Light 2015, Ibn al-Haytham was celebrated at UNESCO as a pioneer of modern optics.He was a forerunner to Galileo as a physicist, almost five centuries earlier, ...

UNESCO uses a formal geographical distribution mechanism. The current methodology for the calculation of geographical quotas was approved by the General Conference at its 32nd session in October 2003 ...

UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment ...

Artificial Intelligence has revolutionary impact on global politics, society and wellbeing. It is a 'new technology' and there are apprehensions about its usage and influence on human cognitive ...

More on UNESCO's COVID-19 Education Response The list of educational applications, platforms and resources below aim to help parents, teachers, schools and school administrators facilitate student ...

Preventive healthcare is vital for mitigating the growing burden of chronic diseases in Japan and beyond. Rising healthcare costs, aging populations, and lifestyle shifts necessitate a shift from ...

Air pollution is looked upon as an emerging concern in India, as it is becoming a serious health threat for people living in densely populated towns and cities, with children and elderly being most at ...

The Critical Studies of Climate Media and Discourse E-team works for the priority impact area – Human Development and Climate Change – in the areas of expertise – Climate Change, Capacity Development, ...

The Perrin Center for Policy is an undergraduate-led national think tank organization where students research and draft policy proposals, often advising U.S. federal agencies on rules and notices, ...

This e-team is dedicated to exploring and addressing the global challenges of the digital divide — the gap between those who have access to digital technology and the internet and those who do not, as ...

This team will consider the key needs of autistic young people who internalise their differences and whose needs may go undetected in the education system. We will also explore how they can be ...

UNESCO’s sport initiative, Fit for Life (F4L), is designed to activate, integrate and scale smart investments in sport and quality physical education to drive social and developmental outcomes. The ...