UNESCO (Paris)
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May 2
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Africa: Raise the Flag to Advance Media Freedom [press release]
Freedom of expression is one of our most precious rights. It underpins every other freedom and provides a foundation for human dignity. Free, pluralistic and independent media is... Read more »
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Africa: About World Press Freedom Day [press release]
Every year, May 3rd is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their... Read more »
September 8, 2011
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Africa: Half the Population of Eleven Countries Illiterate - UNESCO [press release]
This year's International Literacy Day, celebrated world-wide on 8 September, will focus on the link between literacy and peace. During a ceremony in New Delhi, India, UNESCO will... Read more »
April 28, 2011
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Africa: New Unesco Report On Education Investment
Sub-Saharan African countries increased their real expenditure on education by more than 6% each year over the past decade, according to a new report published by UNESCO. Yet... Read more »
March 1, 2011
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Africa: Sexual Violence is Robbing Millions of Children of an Education - Unesco [press release]
Widespread rape and other sexual violence are depriving millions of children of an education in conflict-affected countries, UNESCO's 2011 Global Monitoring Report warns. Read more »
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Africa: Conflict Holding Children Back, Unesco Warns [press release]
Armed conflict is robbing millions of african children of an education by exposing them to widespread rape and other sexual violence, targeted attacks on schools and other human... Read more »
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