TURKSOY honors its 30th anniversary at UNESCO headquarters
The 30th anniversary of the TURKSOY was celebrated at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris as part of the "Days of Turkic Culture" at the UNESCO World …
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UNESCO adopts Azerbaijan's resolution
Azerbaijan's draft resolution on "The impact of mines on cultural heritage" was adopted during the 15th meeting of the parties to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in times of armed conflict, held at …
Azerbaijani 'balaban' recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Multinational cultural element of "Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey" jointly prepared by Azerbaijan and Türkiye …
Mikhail Gusman elected to Presidium of UNESCO IPDC
Soviet and Russian journalist Mikhail Gusman became a permanent rapporteur at the Presidium of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) of UNESCO.
Türkiye elected member of UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Türkiye has been elected as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2023-2027, Turkish culture and tourism minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy …
Azerbaijan becomes member of International Coordinating Council of UNESCO Program
Azerbaijan has been elected a member of the International Coordinating Council of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program. The country will have this status until 2027.
Azerbaijan elected Vice-President of UNESCO General Conference
The day before, the regular session of the UNESCO General Conference began in France. Azerbaijan was elected its Vice-President.
Karabakh caves become UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Azykh and Taglar caves, located in the Karabakh economic region of Azerbaijan, were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List by the decision of the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, which was held in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Azykh and Taglar caves: Armenia presents territorial claims to Azerbaijan once again
Armenia opposed the inclusion of the Azykh and Taglar caves in Azerbaijan on the UNESCO World Heritage List, head of the press service of the Ministry of …
Azerbaijan’s natural site inscribed to UNESCO World Heritage List
Azerbaijan’s Hyrcanian Forests have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on September 17. “Hyrcanian Forests as the first natural heritage site of Azerbaijan and as transboundary property is inscribed to the UNESCO …
West Azerbaijan - ideal opportunity for ecotourism
Located in the northwestern part of Iran, West Azerbaijan Province makes it a perfect setting for the growth of ecotourism due to its ethnic diversity, nature and lifestyle.
Azerbaijan’s four cultural elements inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Four cultural elements of Azerbaijan have been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 17th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural …
Türkiye’s ‘Traditional Ahlat Stonework’ added to UNESCO list
Türkiye’s "Traditional Ahlat Stonework" has been added to the UNSECO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. "Our national nomination file of …
Mehriban Aliyeva resigns from position of UNESCO goodwill ambassador
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva addressed a letter to the Director-General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay, notifying about termination of her activities as a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and …
Post-pandemic education: what it would look like?
Academics and experts from UNESCO and prestigious universities from around the world discussed the future of education
International collaboration vital to protect Red Sea
Regional and international cooperation is key to protecting the Red Sea ecosystem
UNESCO Headquarters hosts concert dedicated to centenary of Fikret Amirov
The 100th anniversary of the birth of outstanding Azerbaijani composer Fikret Amirov was solemnly celebrated in the concert hall of the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan reports. The event was organized …
Agreement signed between Azerbaijani government and UNESCO
An agreement has been signed between the government of Azerbaijan and UNESCO on Friday. On October 7-28, a regular session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) chaired by the Minister of …
Azerbaijani MFA talks draft decision for "Baku process" in UNESCO
Despite Armenia's attempts to impede the adoption of Azerbaijan's proposal on "The Baku process: Advancing intercultural dialogue for human security, peace and sustainable development”, the relevant draft decision was …
Pakistan’s monsoon rains threaten world heritage site of Mohenjo-daro
Curator of site says several walls built 4,500 years ago have collapsed and repairs are under way
