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Féile na gCloch - The Festival of Stones on Inis Oírr (Ireland)

Féile na gCloch - The Festival of Stones on Inis Oírr (Ireland)

From September 14-17, the annual festival of stones, Féile na gCloch, took place on the Irish island of Inis Oírr. The motto this year: Hands Across…

8 September: UNESCO International Literacy Day

8 September: UNESCO International Literacy Day

Literacy is central to equipping people with the appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies, transforming education and shaping more sustainable…

UNESCO Report: Artists at Risk

UNESCO Report: Artists at Risk

Linz, Austria: On September 7, the Austrian Commission for UNESCO and Artist at Risk (AR) will be guests at Ars Electronica to present the new UNESCO…

UNESCO-Global Education Monitoring Report published - Report Calls for Responsible Integration of Technology in Education

UNESCO-Global Education Monitoring Report published - Report Calls for Responsible Integration of Technology in Education

The recent UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report on "Technology in Education" highlights the urgent need for proper governance and regulation in…

New Youth Representative at the Austrian Commission for UNESCO

New Youth Representative at the Austrian Commission for UNESCO

Cäcilia Regner will hold the position in the years 2023-2025. As Youth Representative, she represents youth-related topics of UNESCO at national and…

5-point plan "Visa, residence, employment" published

5-point plan "Visa, residence, employment" published

With the 5-point plan, experts present concrete recommendations for the reduction of mobility barriers in the arts and culture sector. The plan is the…