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Address by Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the Ethics in Action event, Casina Pio IV in the Vatican Gardens; Vatican, 16 October 2017 Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNESCO. Director-General, 2009-2017 (Bokova, I.G.) This address was delivered by Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the Ethics in Action event, Casina Pio IV in the Vatican Gardens; Vatican, on 16 October 2017. 
ПЕРЕКЛИКАЮЩИЕСЯ ГОЛОСА: Десятая годовщина принятия Всеобщей декларации ЮНЕСКО о культурном разнообразии Year of publication: 2011 Corporate author: UNESCO This founding text was the first to acknowledge cultural diversity as “the common heritage of humanity”. It is with great pride that UNESCO is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Declaration. Commemorate – from the Latin cum memorare – means quite literally “to remember together” or “to remember with”. This collection is compiled the voices of all those who have contributed to the heightening of human awareness by throwing into relief the inestimable value of cultural diversity. These excerpts from books, articles and statements by global intellectual and political leaders, artists and Nobel Prize-winners all call for the safeguarding of cultural diversity, which is inseparable from respect for human dignity. Their voices resound in bearing witness to the strength of cultural diversity and to its capacity to enlighten the minds of women and men. We are duty-bound to ensure that it is central to public policies and a resource for development and dialogue among nations. The United Nations was born of the determination of men and women “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war...”. In accordance with that principle, UNESCO was established on a key idea, expressed at the very beginning of its Constitution: “... since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed”. In the world today, globalized, connected and interdependent as never before, this mission is more vital than ever. The rapprochement of peoples and cultures requires a commensurately global awareness. Cultural diversity has always been at the heart of international relations. It is also, increasingly, a feature of the contemporary mixed and plural societies in which we live. In view of this reality, we must formulate appropriate public policies and rethink the mechanisms of social cohesion and civic participation. How can we build common ground on the basis of such diversity? How can we construct genuine moral and intellectual solidarity of humanity? Any new vision of humanism must be grounded itself in the dynamism and diversity of cultural heritage. It is a source of inspiration and knowledge to be shared and a means of broadening our horizons. The goal of the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity is to provide keys and benchmarks for capitalizing on this wealth. There can be no sustainable governance if cultural diversity is not acknowledged. There can be no economic and social development if specific features of every culture are belittled and ignored. 
UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education: Call for Nominations 2018 Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education honours outstanding and innovative practices advancing girls’ and women’s education, and in turn, improving the quality of their lives. Established in 2015, it is funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and consists of two US $50,000 awards to help further the work of laureates in this field. The Prize directly contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 5. Prix UNESCO pour l'éducation des filles et des femmes: appel à candidatures 2018 Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO Le Prix UNESCO pour l'éducation des filles et des femmes honore les pratiques exemplaires et novatrices qui font progresser l'éducation des filles et des femmes et, par conséquent, améliorent la qualité de leur vie. Crée en 2015, il est financé par le gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine et consiste de deux prix de 50 000 dollars des États-Unis afin d’aider les lauréats à poursuivre leur travail dans ce domaine. Le prix contribue directement aux objectifs de développement durable 4 et 5. Résonances: Dixième Anniversaire de l'Adoption de la Déclaration Universelle de l'UNESCO sur la Diversité Culturelle Year of publication: 2011 Corporate author: UNESCO This founding text was the first to acknowledge cultural diversity as “the common heritage of humanity”. It is with great pride that UNESCO is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Declaration. Commemorate – from the Latin cum memorare – means quite literally “to remember together” or “to remember with”. This collection is compiled the voices of all those who have contributed to the heightening of human awareness by throwing into relief the inestimable value of cultural diversity. These excerpts from books, articles and statements by global intellectual and political leaders, artists and Nobel Prize-winners all call for the safeguarding of cultural diversity, which is inseparable from respect for human dignity. Their voices resound in bearing witness to the strength of cultural diversity and to its capacity to enlighten the minds of women and men. We are duty-bound to ensure that it is central to public policies and a resource for development and dialogue among nations. The United Nations was born of the determination of men and women “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war...”. In accordance with that principle, UNESCO was established on a key idea, expressed at the very beginning of its Constitution: “... since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed”. In the world today, globalized, connected and interdependent as never before, this mission is more vital than ever. The rapprochement of peoples and cultures requires a commensurately global awareness. Cultural diversity has always been at the heart of international relations. It is also, increasingly, a feature of the contemporary mixed and plural societies in which we live. In view of this reality, we must formulate appropriate public policies and rethink the mechanisms of social cohesion and civic participation. How can we build common ground on the basis of such diversity? How can we construct genuine moral and intellectual solidarity of humanity? Any new vision of humanism must be grounded itself in the dynamism and diversity of cultural heritage. It is a source of inspiration and knowledge to be shared and a means of broadening our horizons. The goal of the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity is to provide keys and benchmarks for capitalizing on this wealth. There can be no sustainable governance if cultural diversity is not acknowledged. There can be no economic and social development if specific features of every culture are belittled and ignored. Programa temático propuesto sobre la educación relativa al agua en el marco del Decenio de las Naciones Unidas de la Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible (2005-2014) Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: International Hydrological Programme (IHP) Water education is a very important component of UNESCO’s overall effort in water, including within the International Hydrological Programme. The UNESCO Executive Board has called for a UNESCO-wide strategy for water education at all levels. This document reviews the evolution of water education within UNESCO, and draws attention to the Draft Action Plan for the UN Decade on Education for Sustainable Development (DESD), which includes 12 Thematic Programmes one of which would be devoted to “Education for Sustainable Water Management”. The IHP would be expected to play an important role in such a UNESCO-wide effort for water education. 
برنامج الملك عبد الله بن عبد العزيز الدولي لثقافة السلام والحوار: أهم منجَزات المرحلة الأولى Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO انبثق برنامج الملك عبد الله بن عبد العزيز الدولي لثقافة السلام والحوار من الإطار المؤسسي لبرنامج اليونسكو لثقافة السلام واللاعنف.إن ثقافة السلام لا تقتصر على كونها مفهوماً بل تتعداه إلى كونها التزاماً بجعل السلام واقعاً ملموساً للجميع. فهي تعبِّ عن “مجموعة من القيم والمواقف والتقاليدوأنماط السلوك وأساليب الحياة تستند إلى [...] احترام الحياة وإنهاء العنف [... و] التمسك بمبادئ الحرية والعدل والديمقراطية والتسامح والتضامنوالتعاون والتعددية والتنوع الثقافي والحوار والتفاهم على مستويات المجتمع كافة وفيما بين الأمم” (المادة 1 من إعلان وبرنامج العمل بشأن ثقافة السلام،اليونسكو، 1999 ). وتثابر اليونسكو على العمل لغرس ثقافة السلام مع مراعاة اعتبارات التنمية، بمضافرة القوى مع أصحاب المصلحة الملتزمين فيمجال التربية والعلوم والثقافة، والاتصال والإعلام. The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Programme for a Culture of Peace and Dialogue: Key Achievements of Phase I Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Programme for a Culture of Peace and Dialogue arose from the institutional framework of UNESCO’s Programme for a Culture of peace and non-violence. More than a concept, the Culture of Peace is a commitment to make peace a tangible reality for all. It denotes “a set of values, attitudes, traditions and modes of behaviour and ways of life based on respect for life, ending of violence and […] adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations” (Article 1, Declaration and Programme of Action of a Culture of Peace, UNESCO, 1999). UNESCO continue its work to nurture a Culture of Peace, with development considerations, by joining forces with committed stakeholders in education, the sciences, culture, and communication and information. Le rôle de l'UNESCO pour la décennie des Nations Unies pour l'éducation au service du développement durable (2005-2014): visions et défis Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: UNESCO This document elaborates on UNESCO's role in guiding the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD), its vision and challenges for the DESD. 
UNESCO's role, vision and challenges for the UN decade of education for sustainable development (2005-2014) Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: UNESCO This document elaborates on UNESCO's role in guiding the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD), its vision and challenges for the DESD.