UNESCO’s 1970 Convention provides countries with the legal and practical framework to prevent illicit trafficking, and to ensure that recovered items are returned to their rightful place.

Watch and learn about this success story. https://t.co/HNOiwdZkvs

#COVID19 increased levels of poor mental health by 6X among young people.

UNESCO's Youth as Researchers findings reveal that young people think governments should do more about mental health. 

Take action here: https://t.co/xtR5JijJxq #YouthResearchers https://t.co/IVllhXAHT2

Almost zero. That was the number of girls in primary school in #Afghanistan 20 years ago. 
It increased to 2.5 million in 2018. 
Today 4 out of 10 students in primary education are girls.
Everyone has the #RightToEducation! 
More: https://t.co/cVbfqm2xVM #HerEducationOurFuture https://t.co/WLtUkRlmnH

RT @antonioguterres: Only with equality for all women can we achieve our #GlobalGoals.

We must dismantle the power structures that allow discrimination, violence and economic hardship to keep one half of humanity down.

We must insist on gender equality, everywhere, now.

RT @antonioguterres: Young people – a powerful voice - are fully mobilized in the global fight for #ClimateAction.

They will inherit the consequences of the decisions adults make today - good and bad.

Our actions must live up to their demands and aspirations.

Holocaust denial and distortion are on the rise 

When we do not actively remember this history,
we allow antisemitism and prejudice to flourish. 

 @UNESCO and @HolocaustMuseum’s mission to educate about the Holocaust is more vital than ever. #HolocaustRemembrance https://t.co/wJ0YQYsE1b

It’s time to challenge our conceptions of African presence in Europe.

When we talk about migration from Africa to Europe, we tend to trace it back to the slave trade. However, there is a shared history much older than that.

More in the @UNESCOCourier: https://t.co/i6ffsWFFvP

UNESCO's Director-General Audrey Azoulay praises US and Iraq cooperation over restitution of Gilgamesh Tablet.

"Their work has allowed the Iraqi people to reconnect with a fundamental chapter of their history." https://t.co/lwDiTyOKbB

In #Afghanistan, there has been enormous progress in enrolment at all education levels -from around 1 million students in 2001 to around 10 million in 2018. But today, the #RightToEducation is at stake. @UNESCO’s 20-year review on education in the country: https://t.co/cVbfqlKX4e https://t.co/udb8O2d5jq

The future of #Afghanistan depends on educated girls & boys.
 
@UNESCO warns about the irreversible consequences, if girls are not allowed to return to school at all levels of education swiftly. Their #RightToEducation must be upheld.
 
 Full statement: https://t.co/OUN8EE4qn1 https://t.co/h2JNzS0qN6

 A landmark moment in the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural goods: 

The return of the Gilgamesh Tablet to Iraq

@UNESCO Director General @AAzoulay says it "will give Iraq back an element essential to the soul of the nation."

RT to celebrate! https://t.co/DhNXPcdJqV

Have you seen Nazi symbols on media/your community? 
 56% of young Americans report seeing this

The hatred is rising, just as we lose the last generation of Holocaust survivors.

 Let's #ProtectTheFacts and educate about the Holocaust.

@HolocaustMuseum https://t.co/Liyeq6eKhe

 A landmark moment in the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural goods: 

The return of the Gilgamesh Tablet to Iraq

@UNESCO Director General @AAudrey says it "will give Iraq back an element essential to the soul of the nation."

RT to celebrate! https://t.co/Kg0GqEvZFV

Congratulations to Sharon Wright winner of the Michel Batisse Award for her outstanding work in Noosa #BiosphereReserve & to 8 committed researchers receiving the MAB Young Scientists Awards.

More: https://t.co/0MINrZlJBT https://t.co/CeQay4wXJS

We need accurate information to respond to #HumanitarianCrises, stop #disinformation and protect #PressFreedom and #HumanRights.

 Join @WFPChief , @mariaressam, @AAzoulay and more in this International Forum hosted by @UofSC

Go to the livestream here:

https://t.co/mggXeSOxb6 https://t.co/Xfzq6TwqKr

How is the digital revolution shaping society & culture? 🤔 
 
#DigitalAnthropology has got the answers!   

Check it out https://t.co/Knv9wJdWpS https://t.co/0odvPdAG5C

RT @AAzoulay: Gilgamesh is not only a treasure for Iraq, but also for our common humanity. @smithsonian @StateDept @IraqiEmbassyUSA
@DHSgov Homeland security @TheJusticeDept Dept of Justice @HassanNadhem #unesco #culture https://t.co/juIEZPbviO

RT @AAzoulay: This restitution from US to Iraq is a victory for the international community, over those who mutilate heritage & traffic it to finance violence and terrorism. @smithsonian @StateDept @IraqiEmbassyUSA
@DHSgov @TheJusticeDept @HassanNadhem #unesco https://t.co/5UtXkEhD8g

Education is a fundamental human right of every woman, man and child. 

Despite major challenges, #Afghanistan made huge gains in expanding the #RightToEducation over the past 20 years. 

A setback now is not an option! 
Learn more: https://t.co/CS2QX9f4nA https://t.co/aYqQjYAKY9

In the world of algorithms, robots and even self-driving cars, global cooperation on #AI issues is more important than ever. With global partners, UNESCO has developed https://t.co/GQd0rpAWAK. Get live AI news and resources at a touch. >> https://t.co/mDzpg5oM1Q https://t.co/Z5gU4CNAhJ