UNESCO News
UNESCO is a United Nations agency dedicated to fostering international cooperation through education, science, and culture.
2.4 Million Afghan Girls Barred From Secondary School
According to UNESCO, 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently excluded from secondary education. The UN agency warns this number could rise to nearly four million by 2030.
UNESCO Adds D-Day Beaches, Mount Olympus to World Heritage List
UNESCO has added the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, and Mount Olympus in Greece to its World Heritage List. The designations were approved during a committee meeting in South Korea.
Normandy D-Day Beaches Named UNESCO World Heritage Site
The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, have been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These sites were the scene of a decisive battle to liberate Europe from Nazism during World War II.
UNESCO is a United Nations agency dedicated to fostering international cooperation through education, science, and culture.
