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UNESCO, Aga Khan Foundation Expand Efforts to Protect Afghanistan’s Jam Minaret

Khaama Press 12 Oct 2026
UNESCO and Aga Khan Cultural Services are expanding efforts to preserve Afghanistan’s 12th-century Minaret of Jam through structural monitoring, flood-risk reduction and improved access for emergency response teams.
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Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage

The Observer 11 Oct 2026
Now, however, a vocal group of historians, naturalists, ecologists and archaeologists want to see this territory of the “great meadow” protected as a Unesco world heritage site for its value as a natural and a cultural environment.
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Russia Hopes to Develop Cooperation With UNESCO Despite Shortcomings - Foreign Ministry

Sputnik 10 Oct 2026
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes to expand cooperation with UNESCO despite the organization's obvious shortcomings when it comes to protecting journalists’ rights, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Sputnik ....
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Durga Puja In Kolkata: The Cultural Tradition That Became A UNESCO Heritage

News18 10 Oct 2026
When Pujo takes over Kolkata, the city comes alive with dhaak beats, dazzling pandals, festive food and age-old rituals ....
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Right to information takes center stage in Freetown (UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

Public Technologies 10 Oct 2026
Attachments Original document Permalink. Disclaimer. UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization published this content on October 09, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Egypt announces candidacy for UNESCO Executive Board membership for 2029–2033

Egypt Today 10 Oct 2026
He also announced Egypt’s candidacy for membership in the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2029–2033 term ... He also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of UNESCO Director-General Dr.
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Indonesia pledges stronger UNESCO role to support Global South

Antara News 10 Oct 2026
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon reaffirmed the nation's commitment to advancing the interests of the Global South through an active role at UNESCO ... "UNESCO needs ...
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Indonesia vows to strengthen UNESCO as pillar of world peace

Antara News 10 Oct 2026
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia pledged to strengthen UNESCO's role as a pillar of world peace through education, science, culture and information access, Culture Minister Fadli Zon told the UN agency's executive board.
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Uzbekistan presents initiative to advance Central Asia's scientific heritage at UNESCO

The Peninsula 10 Oct 2026
Uzbekistan presented an international initiative at UNESCO Headquarters on Oct ... Its collections include the Quran of Uthman, a significant monument of early Islamic written heritage listed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme.
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Greece, Albania and North Macedonia Launch UNESCO Bid

Greek City Times 10 Oct 2026
Mendoni also highlighted the responsibility that UNESCO World Heritage status would bring, noting that international recognition would increase the region’s profile while reinforcing the need to preserve its distinctive character.
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2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education awarded to projects from Morocco, Peru

Xinhua 10 Oct 2026
Chen Qun, UNESCO assistant director-general for education, speaks at the award ceremony of the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education in Paris, France, on Oct ... Chen Qun, UNESCO assistant ...
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