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Türkiye - Manuscripts of Kandilli Observatory
The aim of this project is the preservation of a collection of about 1300 works on astronomy in three languages Turkish Persian and Arabic held in the Library of Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute at Bogaziçi University in Istanbul
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Denmark's education response to the influx of Ukrainian students
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Copenhagen named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2023
The city of Copenhagen has been officially designated as World Capital of Architecture for 2023 by the DirectorGeneral of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay on the recommendation of the General Assembly of the International Union of Architects UIA   This decision is in keeping with the partnership agreement established between UNESCO and the UIA in 2018 through which UNESCO designates the host cities of UIAs World Congress as World Capitals of Architecture We are very happy to see the torch of the World Capital of Architecture title pass to Copenhagen from Rio de Janeiro Audrey Azoulay said The inaugural World Capital of Architecture in Rio was a real success underlining the important role of urban planning notably in the pandemic context she noted adding that Copenhagen will build upon Rios achievements by continuing to show the way in which architecture and culture can respond to the challenges of our time especially in the environmental field   UNESCO and the UIA launched the World Capital of Architecture initiative to highlight the key role of architecture city planning and culture in shaping urban identity and sustainable urban development Every three years the city designated as World Capital of Architecture becomes a global forum at the forefront of discussions on contemporary urban planning and architectural issues   As the World Capital of Architecture for 2023 Copenhagen will host a series of major events and programmes on the theme Sustainable Futures Leave No One Behind In cooperation with the Danish Association of Architects and various Nordic professional bodies the municipality will examine how architecture and urban design contribute to meeting the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals   From 18 to 22 July 2021 Rio de Janeiro will host the World Congress of Architects online Following Copenhagen in 2023 Barcelona and Beijing are the two contenders looking to claim the World Capital of Architecture title in 2026 and host the next World Congress The official decision will be made later this year
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Denmark to strengthen UNESCO’s work on safety of journalists in Africa and the Arab Region
The Ambassador of Denmark to UNESCO Carsten Staur met with UNESCO DirectorGeneral Audrey Azoulay to discuss Denmarks collaboration with UNESCO and strengthening the organizations work in the field of safety of journalists in particular in Africa and the Arab Region
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1st Nature and Geopark Online Academy successfully completed by the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO
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Director-General calls for investigation into killing of journalist Hazım Özsu
Turkey grasps the opportunity to rediscover culture in times of COVID-19
The COVID19 pandemic humanity is facing and struggling with since the end of 2019 inevitably impacts the field of culture worldwide Burcu Özdemir a culture and tourism expert at the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism illustrates in this interview the impact of the crisis in this sector and on her daily work A graduate from Ankara University with a specialization in archaeology Ms Özdemir was seconded by Turkey to the World Heritage Centre at UNESCO Headquarters in 2014 She rejoined the Ministry earlier this year as Chief of the Unit for Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property
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UNESCO supports fact-checking workshops for journalists and representatives of civil society in Turkey
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“There is nothing like neighbourhood”: Kadıköy Municipality’s support to the elderly in the face of the pandemic
According to the World Health Organization persons over 60 years old are at a significantly increased risk of severe illness if they contract COVID19 Today they account for the great majority of coronavirus deaths worldwide
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Enhanced media and information literacy (MIL) competencies as well as the project "Building trust in media in South-East Europe and Turkey" (deadline: 15 February 2020)
The Antenna in Sarajevo of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced individuals to support Pluralistic media institutions are facilitated including by adoption of gendersensitive policies and through support for strengthened community media policy and practice while citizens and particularly youth are empowered through enhanced media and information literacy MIL competencies as well as the the project Building trust in media in South East Europe and Turkey Phase 2 In particular the work of the consultant will be implemented within the framework of UNESCOs Main Line of Action Fostering freedom of expression online and offline promoting the safety of journalists advancing diversity and participation in media and supporting independent media
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Istanbul to host UNESCO Creative Cities Annual Conference in 2021