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Framework for Reopening Schools; April, 2020 Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO | United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | World Bank | World Food Programme By late April, nationwide school closures were still disrupting the learning of more than 73 per cent of students, or more than 1.2 billion children and youth. When deciding whether to reopen schools, authorities should look at the benefits and risks across education, public health and socio-economic factors, in the local context, using the best available evidence. The best interest of every child should be paramount.The guidelines aim to inform the decision-making process regarding school reopening, support national preparations and guide the implementation process, as part of overall public health and education planning processes. It is designed to be a flexible tool that can be adapted to each context and updated as the situation changes. The guidelines outline six key priorities to assess the readiness of those schools and inform planning. 
Report of the 2019 Arab Forum for Sustainable Development "Empowering people and ensuring inclusion and equality in the Arab region" Year of publication: 2019 Author: United Nations Corporate author: United Nations (UN) The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), in partnership with the League of Arab States and the United Nations system working in the Arab region, organized the 2019 Arab Forum on Sustainable Development under the theme 'Empowering People and Ensuring Inclusion and Equality in the Arab Region', in Beirut, from 9 to 11 April 2019. 
Regional Strategy for UNESCO’s Response to the Situation of People on the Move in Latin America and the Caribbean 2019-2021: Working Document Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO Santiago This document introduces the three priority strategic areas, defined in coherence with those analyzed in the document Background for a Regional Strategy of UNESCO, as well as the components and initiatives of each of them. In addition, the following strategic dimensions are established: coordination and implementation mechanisms, advocacy and communications, planning and financing, and finally, the consolidation of resources, tools and existing publications of UNESCO, a product of the aforementioned intersectoral consultation process. 
Context and Background: Regional Strategy for UNESCO’s Response to the Situation of People on the Move in Latin America and the Caribbean Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO Santiago The UNESCO offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, under the coordination of the Regional Bureau for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean OREALC/UNESCO Santiago, have proposed the development of a regional strategy that provides a response from UNESCO based on the needs of the region’s countries for guaranteeing the right to education of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and returnees. The purpose of this document is to present key information for the development of the regional strategy. It reviews a set of information that contextualizes human mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing contemporary trends, identifying their driving factors and describing the main demographic qualities that characterize them.The authors then address the needs for protection of individuals in the context of mobility in the region, particularly those associated with the exercise of their fundamental rights and processes of inclusion in social protection systems in the destination society. They then present the right to education as a multiplier right in contexts of human mobility, reviewing the main obstacles faced by migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and returnees. Finally, the text presents a discussion of UNESCO’s role in this context based on the review of international regulatory instruments and frameworks, institutional frameworks, the work agenda at the regional level and the migratory institutional structure in Latin America and the Caribbean. 
South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Action Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | UN. Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) This publication is UNESCO’s first dedicated report on South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation. It presents an overall picture of the progress achieved to support technical cooperation, capacity building and knowledge sharing through South-South and triangular cooperation in UNESCO’s areas of competence with highlights of specific examples. It paves the way for deepening future cooperation in this area. 
Guidelines for educators on countering intolerance and discrimination against Muslims: addressing islamophobia through education Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: UNESCO | OSCE. Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights | Council of Europe Intolerance and discrimination against Muslims are not new phenomena. However, they have evolved and gained momentum in recent years, particularly under conditions of the “war on terror”, the global economic crisis, anxieties about national identity and difficulties in coping with the increased diversity in many societies. Such developments have contributed to a growth in resentment and fear of Muslims and Islam that often been fuelled by sections of the media and by some political discourse. Muslims are often portrayed as extremists who threaten the security and well-being of others.These stereotypes have impact not only on young people but also on their parents, as well as on teachers and other education professionals. This presents a new challenge for educators. While teachers cannot be expected to resolve the political and social tensions among communities, they can play a central role in shaping the attitudes and behaviours of young people. The actions and approaches adopted by teachers and school administrators can be crucial in promoting respect for diversity and mutual understanding, both in schools and in society.Developed by OSCE/ODIHR, the Council of Europe and UNESCO, these Guidelines aim to support educators in countering intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. They are intended for a wide audience, including teachers, principals and head teachers, education policymakers and officials, teacher trainers, teacher unions and professional associations, and NGOs. The Guidelines are relevant for both primary and secondary education and can also be used in non-formal education settings. 
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation: Competencies for Civil Servants Year of publication: 2022 Corporate author: UNESCO | Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. Working Group on AI Capacity Building | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) This report presents a competency framework for civil servants on AI and digital transformation, and recommends ways to implement it to support related capacities in government. The research for this report was guided by the following question: What competencies need to be developed for public-sector officials to effectively design and implement digital and AI transformation initiatives in government, and to create an enabling environment for digital transformation in society?The report provides an overview of the major digital competencies for public sector officials when dealing with digital transformation. The competency framework provides guidance for civil servants, but also for international organisations and research centers to develop curricula and provide a basis for the development of action plans and strategies on digital competencies. 
Curriculum Development and Review for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO | Council of Europe | Organization of American States (OAS) | OSCE. Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Education for democratic citizenship and human rights education are vital for peaceful, sustainable and inclusive societies based on respect for the human rights of every person. Effective teaching and learning processes require well-trained teachers, positive learning environments and high-quality learning materials. This is underpinned by education policy, including curriculum development and review, which is the main focus of this book. The strengthening of education policies in the fields of education for democratic citizenship and human rights lies at the very heart of the efforts of the Council of Europe, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization of American States. These organisations have jointly produced this publication in order to support states’ commitment to fostering citizenship and human rights education and improving access to quality education for all. 
Keeping the Promise: Ending Violence Against Children by 2030 Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) This report aims to help us keep that promise to children. It documents what has been achieved to date through collective action, reminds us of the prevalence and nature of violence, sets out the evidence on solutions, and charts a course for accelerated progress. 
Global Education First Initiative: An Initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General Year of publication: 2012 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) The United Nations Secretary-General launched the five-year Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) in September 2012 to accelerate progress towards the Education for All goals and the education-related Millennium Development Goals. The Initiative aims to: Rally together a broad spectrum of actors for the final push to 2015; Put quality, relevant and transformative education at the heart of the social, political and development agendas; Generate additional and sufficient funding for education through sustained global advocacy efforts. This initiative outlined the three priority areas; Put every child in school, Improve the quality of learning, and Fostering global citizenship.