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Gender still shapes the likelihood of pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. On #InternationalWomensDay, help us break the gender gap in STEM & everywhere else! https://lnkd.in/eJrFCKmF GEM Report UNESCO

It’s another UNESCO destination for the #OlympicTorchRelay! Today it is passing through Le Havre, the city rebuilt by Auguste Perret, a UNESCO #WorldHeritage Site since 2005. Located on the English Channel in Normandy, Le Havre was rebuilt between 1945 and 1964 after it was severely bombed during WorldWar Two. The city was reconstructed based on the plan of a team headed by Auguste Perret, and is now an outstanding post-war example of urban planning and architecture 🏙➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWnvBCG6

Exciting news! UNESCO has added 11 new #BiosphereReserves to its global network! These incredible sites unite communities with nature to address global challenges locally. Explore the newest additions and their contributions: https://unes.co/65y0f7 #ForNature

🌍 #CareerOpportunity  Become the Director of UNESCO's International Bureau of Education (UNESCO-IBE)! As the Director of UNESCO-IBE, you will step into a leadership role at the heart of UNESCO’s mission for #QualityEducation worldwide. You will also: 📘 Drive strategic planning, programme implementation, and resource mobilization. 📗 Lead global initiatives on curriculum development and educational innovation. 📙 Inspire and manage a diverse, multidisciplinary team in a multicultural environment. Bring your 15+ years of educational experience, advanced degree in education or other related social sciences, and leadership skills to UNESCO. Fluency in English or French is required, with a good working knowledge of the other. 📅 Apply by 15-JUL-2024 here https://lnkd.in/dUgtiYfC #CareersUN #JoinUNESCO #SharingHumanity

History in the making! Relive the star-studded ceremony celebrating K-pop powerhouse #SEVENTEEN becoming UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for #Youth! From their chart-topping hits to championing youth causes, SEVENTEEN continues to prove they're not just idols, but true role models. Stay tuned to see what amazing initiatives SEVENTEEN and #UNESCO will create together: https://t.co/buyCy8RGhH #GoingTogether #TeamSVT #세븐틴

On this day 100 years ago, Paris hosted the Olympics Opening Ceremony! As a century has passed, it is crucial that we stand with the values of inclusivity, cultural diversity and human rights that sport can bring. As we prepare for this year’s Olympics in Paris, discover our photo exhibition “Cultures at the Games” with the Olympic Museum! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUZhwk4n #PhotoOfTheDay #ChangeTheGame #OlympicMuseum

Discover the longstanding collaboration between UNESCO and the European Union, marked by significant achievements in sustainable development and peace. Since 2011, it has driven progress in education, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, freedom of expression, and crisis management worldwide. Learn more about this impactful partnership: https://unes.co/lq0a2i #UNESCOxPartners

Playing sports shapes healthier, well-rounded individuals. Research shows that active participation in physical activity correlates with higher rates of success. Empowering women and girls in sports equips them for success in life. Together, let's #ChangeTheGame and shape a brighter future for them. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUZhwk4n

The #OlympicTorchRelay is reaching another destination today, the Amiens Cathedral! This site has been inscribed on the UNESCO #WorldHeritage List in 1981, and is one of the largest Gothic churches of the 13th century/ The Cathedral’s structure marks a new stage towards the conquest of luminosity through to its three-tier interior elevation, the perfect symmetry of the nave and choir on either side of the transept and more. Are you intrigued? ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJgwiiNB

Globally, 68% of nations have implemented policies to promote STEM education, yet only half of these initiatives explicitly support girls and women. Countries should do more to enable girls’ access to STEM education! Learn more in the #2024GenderReport: https://lnkd.in/dc28Xvwe #GirlsinICT #TechOnOurTerms GEM Report UNESCO