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The Moroccan National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have inked a partnership agreement for promoting human rights and strengthening gender equality. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the ongoing 27th International Book Fair (SIEL) held in Rabat, is meant to strengthen the capacity in human […]
Morocco announced, Thursday in Rabat, the official implementation of the recommendation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on the ethics of artificial intelligence adopted on the sidelines of the 41st session of the General Conference of UNESCO held in November 2021 in Paris. The announcement, made by Minister of National Education, […]
The Moroccan city of Marrakech has been selected to host 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks scheduled for September 2023. The decision was made by the Executive Board of the Global Geoparks Network during its held in Jeju island, South Korea, Dec.12-16. Brazil, Mexico and France were also bidding for the 10th international conference […]
UNESCO integrated, this Wednesday, the Moroccan equestrian art of Tbourida to its intangible cultural heritage, a status allowing to preserve this ancient equestrian practice that is very popular in Morocco. The inscription of Tbourida on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was announced by UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee, which is […]
Tunisia’s Premier Najla Bouden Wednesday indicated that her country is keen to make smart investment into education as part of efforts to get rid of extremism. “Tunisia is committed to supporting smart investment in education and training, exploring alternative sources of funding, and encouraging public-private partnerships to invest in the future of our children,” she […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulations message to Audrey Azoulay on the occasion of her re-election Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a second term. In this message, the King congratulates Audrey Azoulay and wishes her success in the accomplishment of her high mission. “This renewed confidence is […]
Audrey Azoulay was re-elected Tuesday for a second term as Director-General of UNESCO with overwhelming backing of member States of this UN specialized agency. Following her re-election with 155 votes out of 169 ballots cast, Mrs. Audrey said: “I see this result as a sign of regained unity within our organization. Over the last four […]
Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, called, Monday, on the international community to make a firm commitment, during this decade, to establish education for sustainable development as an absolute priority, underlining the urgency of this action. “Let us make a firm commitment, during this decade, to establish education […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has donated the Moroccan National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST) seven high-tech earthquake early warning equipment. The high-tech early warning equipment will allow to detect quakes just before their occurrence and to launch warning messages through loudspeakers. They can also be of great use […]
Arab Group of UNESCO has praised the tireless efforts made by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in defending the Holy City at the diplomatic and political levels. The Arab Group also voiced appreciation for the initiatives launched by Al-Quds Committee to support the resistance of the Maqdessis, said on Wednesday Egyptian Minister of […]