Art & Culture
Irina Bokova calls for immediate protection of the cultural diversity of Iraq
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, today expressed alarm at reports of the systematic persecution of, and attacks on the vulnerable Christian, Turkmen, and Yazidi communities in the north of Iraq, and its cultural and religious heritage, notably churches, shrines and monuments.
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On International Day, Ban says indigenous peoples can be 'powerful agents of progress'
Participants at the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in May 2014.
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Ex Bertha bringing wet and windy weather
The remnants of hurricane Bertha looks set to track across the UK over the next few days.
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New report points to the power of the arts to change lives
The work of arts and cultural organisations is life-enhancing and delivers positive effects on people’s health and wellbeing and on the strength of their communities, a new report reveals.
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Gender mainstreaming in the Humanitarian Response
Women, men, boys and girls, including those with specific needs are affected differently by armed conflicts, and experience different fears, worries and reactions. They face different risks and have different needs.
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Traditional Burials Hamper Efforts to Fight Ebola
World health officials say traditional burial practices are among the obstacles that are making it difficult to control the worst Ebola outbreak in West Africa's history.
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Experts: Humans Share Fairness Concerns With Other Species
Humans aren’t the only species to react strongly to actions they consider unfair. A similar drive for fairness in monkeys and some dogs may offer insight into people’s desire for equity, according to experts presenting at the American Psychological Association’s 122nd Annual Convention.
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Wives' Higher Education May Not Affect Divorce Rate
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Emergency Response Action Plan to safeguard Iraqi heritage
(Right to Left): Kishore Rao, Director of UNESCO’s Heritage Division and interim Assistant UNESCO Director-General for Culture, Irina Bokova Director-General of UNESCO , and Mahmood Al-Mulla Khalaf, permanent delegate, Delegation of Iraq to UNESCO.
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