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Launch of the Publication: Mapping Research and Innovation in the Republic of Uzbekistan

27 October 2020 Paris - France

2nd Global Policy Forum on Memory of the World

We regret to inform you that, due to the evolving situation related to COVID-19, the 2nd Memory of the World Global Policy Forum, which was scheduled to take place from 27 to 28 October 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters, is now postponed until further notice. We will keep you posted about any further developments, including the new dates for the event. The Memory of the World Secretariat Links: Provisional programme Concept note

27 October 2020 Paris - France

Eighth Session of the Subsidiary Committee of the Meeting of States Parties to the 1970 Convention

The Eighth Session of the Subsidiary Committee of the Meeting of States Parties to the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property will take place at UNESCO (Room I) Headquarters on 27 and 28 October 2020.

27 October 2020 Paris - France

Addressing Water Management Challenges through Decision Scaling and Adaptation Pathways

This webinar will be the third in the monthly series on climate-resilient water management approaches, hosted by the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP), together with the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA), and the International Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management (ICIWaRM). During the webinar, participants will be introduced to two bottom-up approaches: Decision Scaling and Adaptation Pathways. Presenters will focus on the processes' history, relevance and practical applications. To highlight their role in addressing water management challenges, presenters will share real-life examples of case studies that were done using the two approaches.

29 October 2020 Paris - France

210th session of the Executive Board

The Executive Board is elected by the General Conference and is one of the three constitutional organs of UNESCO.

04 November 2020 Paris - France

Revive the Spirit of Mosul: Snapshots of UNESCO’s Flagship Programme

In 2017, after three devastating years of occupation, the Old City of Mosul was completely destroyed, its population exiled and its cultural life silenced. Following the city’s liberation, UNESCO launched the flagship initiative to “Revive the Spirit of Mosul”, putting education, heritage and culture at the heart of the city’s recovery and reconstruction.

04 November 2020 Paris - France

Meeting between Chair of Information for All Programme (IFAP) and National IFAP Committees around the world

Following the 11th Session of the Intergovernmental Council for UNESCO’s Information for All Programme (IFAP), Ms Dorothy Gordon, chair of IFAP, will meet with the National IFAP Committees around the world to discuss the renewal of the Programme’s Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and exchange on current activities and latest developments.

05 November 2020 Paris - France

40th Anniversary of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)

The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) will celebrate it's 40th anniversary on 24 November 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters (Room IV). The IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries.

24 November 2020 Paris - France

32nd session of the Intergovernmental Council for the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)

The IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries. The Programme provides support for media projects but also seeks an accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic media in developing countries.

25 November 2020 Paris - France

Induction workshop for newly-elected IPDC Bureau members

An induction workshop is organized to introduce the IPDC Programme to newly-elected IPDC Bureau members at UNESCO Headquarters (Room VIII) on 27 November 2020. The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries.

27 November 2020 Paris - France

International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Official award ceremony of UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize

In the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December 2020), UNESCO organizes a special event, cultural programme and the international award ceremony of UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Place: UNESCO Headquarters Room I 25, avenue de Suffren 75007 Paris France For the persons with disabilities: Entrance by 7, place de Fontenoy 75007 Paris France

03 December 2020 Paris - France

3rd informal working meeting on the modification of the Rules of Procedure of the ICPRCP

One day meeting ahead of the 22nd Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation (26-28 January 2021)

07 December 2020 Paris - France