Tag: UNESCO
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UNESCO Warns: Rising Government Internet Shutdowns Threaten Fundamental Freedoms
UNESCO Sounds Alarm on the Global Rise of Internet Shutdowns In a stark warning to governments and international actors, UNESCO has raised concerns about the increasing use of internet shutdowns to manage political crises, protests, and electoral periods. The agency emphasizes that deliberate disruption of digital networks undermines freedom of expression, access to information, and…
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UNESCO Sounds Alarm Over Government Internet Shutdowns Amid Crises
Global concern over online blackouts The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed growing concern about the increasing use of internet shutdowns by governments during political crises, protests, and electoral periods. In reports and statements released in the past year, UNESCO highlights how these disruptions not only restrict access to information but…
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UNESCO Raises Alarm Over Governments’ Use of Internet Shutdowns in Crises
UNESCO Signals Growing Alarm Over Internet Shutdowns UNESCO has voiced growing concern about the increasing use of internet shutdowns by governments during political crises, protests, and electoral periods. In recent months, the United Nations cultural agency has documented a rising trend in disconnections, outages, and restricted networks that hamper access to information, learning, and civic…
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Mumbai’s Art Deco Glory at 100
A Paris spark that changed the cityscape It started in Paris in 1925, when an exhibition introduced the world to Art Deco’s sleek lines, geometric forms, and lacquered glamour. The style quickly migrated to cities across the globe, but nowhere embraced its essence quite like Mumbai. As the city marks 100 years since that pivotal…
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Kilwa World Heritage Sites draw global attention
Introduction: Kilwa’s enduring appeal Two of Tanzania’s most treasured cultural landmarks, Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, continue to captivate international visitors. Located in Kilwa District, Lindi Region, these World Heritage Sites offer a rare glimpse into the Swahili coast’s maritime trade, architecture, and centuries-old communities. Recent tourism data highlights the sustained global interest, with 147…
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Kilwa World Heritage Sites Draw Global Attention
Introduction: Kilwa’s Storied Past draws the World As Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara continue to captivate travelers, Tanzania reaffirms its status as a premier cultural tourism destination. Recent visits from 147 tourists spanning 13 countries underscore the global appeal of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, renowned for their centuries-old maritime trade networks, stone architecture, and…
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From Flavours to Design: Madinah and Riyadh Join UNESCO’s Global Creative Cities List
Saudi Arabia expands its cultural footprint on the world stage In a landmark development for Saudi Arabia, the cities of Madinah and Riyadh have been officially welcomed into UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network. This milestone underscores the kingdom’s pivot toward culture-driven growth, highlighting how traditional flavors and modern design can converge to boost tourism, education, and…
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Lviv Under Fire: How Ukraine Responds to a Prolonged Russian Drone and Missile Assault
Lviv Under Fire: A City Tests Its Resolve In a rare and alarming attack, the western Ukrainian city of Lviv faced a five-hour barrage of Russian Shahed drones and missiles on Sunday. Once thought to be among the safest places near the Polish border, Lviv became the focus of one of the longest sustained assaults…
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UNESCO Names 26 New Biosphere Reserves Amid Biodiversity and Climate Challenges
Global expansion of biosphere reserves signals a new approach to conservation UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves across 21 countries, expanding a network that now includes 785 sites in 142 nations since 1971. These reserves are more than protected pockets of nature—they are living landscapes where science, local communities and governments collaborate to balance…
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UNESCO expands biosphere reserves as biodiversity faces climate pressure
UNESCO expands biosphere reserves with 26 new sites UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves, extending a global network that now includes 811 sites in 142 countries since 1971. The designation aims to balance biodiversity conservation with the needs of local communities, economies and cultures, signaling a practical approach to sustainable development in an era…