UNESCO, MAIN train Media CEOs on integrating MIL into editorial policy
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO, and Media Awareness and Information for All Network, MAIN, have trained Media Chief Executives and Content Creators on integrating Media and Information Literacy (MIL) into editorial policy.
UNESCO sets up Bioethics office at Babcock
A UNIT of the International Network of UNESCO Chair in Bioethics (Haifa) has been established at Babcock University, BU. The approval was contained in a letter addressed to the Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Academics, Prof. Iheanyichukwu Okoro.
UNESCO pulls Belgian carnival from heritage list over anti-Semitism charges
UNESCO on Friday withdrew an annual carnival in the Belgian city of Aalst from its heritage list over persistent charges of anti-Semitism. In an unprecedented move, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage said it was withdrawing the carnival “over recurring repetition of racist and anti-Semitic representations” at the event. The carnival […]
UNESCO classifies 4 traditional practices as endangered
UNESCO on Wednesday said four traditional practices, from the Philippines, Botswana, Kenya and Mauritius, have been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage. They are the thanksgiving ritual system Buklog of the Subanen from the Philippines; the Seperu folk dance in Botswana; rituals and practices associated with Kit Mikayi shrine in Kenya and the […]
Expert seeks review of education curriculum to meet UNESCO standard
An education expert, Dr. Bisi Akin-Alabi, has stressed the need for the authorities in Nigeria to promptly review school curriculum with a view to meeting the demands of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
Educationist stresses importance of reviewing curriculum
AN educationist, Dr. Bisi Akin-Alabi has stressed the need for school authorities in Nigeria to promptly review curriculum with a view of meeting the demands of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
