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Prevention Education in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: A Review of Policies and Practices Year of publication: 2014 Corporate author: UNESCO Moscow A new regional study commissioned by UNESCO shows that most EECA countries have policies to provide sex education in schools, but only a few of them have implemented this policy in high-quality teaching practice on a national scale. For the report, more than 100 key legal and policy documents from the EECA countries were analyzed, which made it the first systematic review on this topic in the region. A review of preventive education in ten countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia presents its current state and outlines the prospects for its development to provide all adolescents and young people, including from key population groups, with affordable and high-quality comprehensive education in the field of HIV prevention and reproductive health. 
Evaluation of UNESCO’s Action to Prevent Violent Extremism Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO Internal Oversight Service (IOS) The purpose of this evaluation was twofold. To provide evidence, ideas and insights on how UNESCO’s efforts on PVE in the period from 2015-2018 have contributed to enhancing UNESCO’s action and position in the PVE sphere in light of the decisions of Member States. And to provide evidence and formulate lessons learned and good practices on the intersectoral approach with the aim of informing what works and what does not work in intersectoral cooperation.The evaluation found that UNESCO’s work on PVE was context specific and adjusted to respond to the needs of the countries and sub-regions where the work was being implemented.UNESCO’s work is aligned with the agency’s mandate and expertise and makes the most of its strong relationships with government bodies and civil society actors. UNESCO’s work on PVE has led to positive results around the quality, use and effectiveness of guidance documents, around capacity building of UNESCO partners and stakeholders, and around the provision of expertise and policy advice both at national and global level. Using an intersectoral approach led to an increase in information sharing and coordination. However, this was not always translated to intersectoral implementation or delivery of PVE initiatives. 
UNESCO Survey on Intercultural Dialogue, 2017: Analysis of Findings Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) The present report sets out the key findings of the first UNESCO survey on intercultural dialogue conducted among its Member States. The survey takes stock of the current understanding and operational mechanisms and strategies of intercultural dialogue at national level. It assesses the main issues and opportunities, current policies and legislation, available data and resources, and main stakeholders in this field. The resulting information permits an initial inventory of countryspecific intercultural dialogue policies that will function as a point of analysis for future monitoring and inform future policy-making.The questionnaire for the survey was distributed to 199 National Commissions for UNESCO in six official United Nations languages with a submission deadline of Spring 2017. There was a response rate of 21.622%. The respondents represent all geographic regions, including countries with large, middle and small populations, and over half are from developing economies. 
The Intersection of gender equality and education in South-East Europe: a regional situation analysis of the Nexus between SDG4 (Quality Education) and SDG5 (Gender Equality) Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO Venice This report focuses on highlighting both progress and persistent challenges.It does so by analyzing the current situation of gender equality in education, including gender parity in participation, education quality, and outcomes, aswell as issues related to gender equality in which education plays an important role, suchas policies that disproportionately affect women, early and unintended pregnancy, child marriage, and human trafficking. It relies on the most recent available data from the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS), as well as supplemental data including from UNICEF, UN Women, and theOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD), to descriptively analyze the rates for females and males, considering also progress over the last decade, and to identify where progress in gender equality has been made and whereactions are needed to ensure gender equality in and through education. 
UNESCO IICBA: strategic plan Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) UNESCO IICBA’s Strategic Plan for 2018-2021 is guided by its mandate and mission to strengthen the capacity of Member States in Africa in teacher policy and development. This work is vital to realizing its vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa where everyone has access to qualified, motivated and professionally supported teachers. This plan is supported by a vision for Strategic Partnerships, because UNESCO IICBA recognizes their value in promoting regional and national cooperation in teacher-related issues, and in fostering dialogue on teachers and education. Strategic partnerships have three objectives:Successfully implement UNESCO IICBA’s Strategic Plan 2018-2021 Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of resource mobilizationStrengthen advocacy, cooperation and coordination mechanisms The Strategic Plan is also supported by a Communication Strategy that covers all of UNESCO IICBA’s programme areas and will support collaboration, coordination and institutional operations. The strategy aims to contribute to effective communication that will:Help to fulfill UNESCO IICBA’s strategic goals and objectivesAmplify the visibility of UNESCO IICBA to its stakeholdersInform partners and donors on implementation progress, and demonstrate UNESCO IICBA’s accountabilityEnsure people understand what UNESCO IICBA represents and doesImprove teachers’ professional image and raise awareness to address teachers’ issues in AfricaKeep UNESCO IICBA team members proud, motivated, innovative and accountable in their tasks 
Global Citizenship Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards a World without Walls: Global Citizenship Education in the SDG 4 - E2030 Agenda Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO Santiago The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Network Meeting on Global Citizenship Education “Towards a World without Walls: Global Citizenship Education in SDG 4 – Agenda E2030”, was organized by the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (OREALC / UNESCO Santiago) and the Asia – Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), in collaboration with the Chilean Observatory of Educational Policies (OPECH) of the University of Chile. The event, held on October 23 and 24, 2017, in Santiago, Chile, brought together regional researchers, members of civil society organizations and activists, educational communities, social movements, government educational authorities and universities. The objective of the meeting was to promote dialogue on the concept of Global Citizenship Education (GCED), deepen the regional perspective on the topic and create a network that helps strengthen the implementation of GCED in the context of the Latin America and the Caribbean region. This document summarizes the main topics addressed and issues discussed at the meeting. Subsequently, the founding document of the Regional Global Citizenship Education Network for Latin America and the Caribbean, which was elaborated in light of the meeting’s discussions, is presented. 
Youth Guide on Education for Peacebuilding and the Prevention of Violence Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Capacity-Building in Africa (IICBA) This publication is a training guide for the youth in both formal or non-formal education. It is a resource to work with children and young people in various settings, including schools, non-formal educational program, community activities and other settings. The goal of the training guide is therefore the youth to become a facilitator with the disposition, knowledge, skills and commitment to support other youth in developing their full potential as peace-builders. It provides a foundation of conflict analysis, peacebuilding and describes a learner centered approach to peace education and community engagement. 
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017 Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) In adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, world leaders resolved to free humanity from poverty, secure a healthy planet for future generations, and build peaceful, inclusive societies as a foundation for ensuring lives of dignity for all.This report provides a snapshot of our efforts to date. It stresses that high-level political leadership and new partnerships will be essential for sustaining momentum. It also underscores the need for reliable, timely, accessible and disaggregated data to measure progress, inform decision-making and ensure that everyone is counted. 
Declaration on a Culture of Peace Year of publication: 1999 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) Solemnly proclaims the present Declaration on a Culture of Peace to the end that Governments, international organizations and civil society may be guided in their activity by its provisions to promote and strengthen a culture of peace in the new millennium. 
United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity : Recommendations for Multi-stakeholder Action Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) Technological advances have revolutionized communications, connecting people on a previously unthinkable scale. They have supported communities in times of crisis, elevated marginalized voices and helped mobilize global movements for racial justice and gender equality. Yet these same advances have enabled the spread of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech at an unprecedented volume, velocity and virality, risking the integrity of the information ecosystem. New and escalating risks stemming from leaps in AI technologies have made strengthening information integrity one of the urgent tasks of our time. This clear and present global threat demands coordinated international action. The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity show us another future is possible.