Sustainable Development Goals in Practice
The SDG Learning, Training and Practice (SDGs in Practice in short) is a series of capacity-building and knowledge-learning training sessions focused on essential topics related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, held annually as a Special Event in the margins of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The SDG in Practice aims to: Facilitate the acquisition by a wide range of practitioners of knowledge and skills needed for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Foster networking opportunities, encouraging the sharing of experiences and collaboration among peers. Provide insights into practical actions, tools, […]
World Population Day – 11 July
2023 Theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities What women and girls want matters. They make up 49.7% of the global population, yet women and girls are often ignored in discussions on demographics, with their rights violated in population policies. This pervasive injustice keeps women and girls out of school, the workforce and leadership positions; limits their agency and ability to make decisions about their health and sexual and reproductive lives; and heightens their vulnerability to violence, harmful practices and preventable maternal death, with a woman dying […]
Virtual repository design seminar
This seminar (in Spanish) explores how to create and manage effective virtual repositories. Learn how to design digital spaces that facilitate access and organization of educational and academic resources. It will be taught by Reinaldo Martínez Luna, specialist in incorporating technology-mediated pedagogical strategies in teaching processes. What will you learn? Fundamental principles for the design of virtual repositories. Tools and platforms for the management of repositories Strategies to organize and categorize content in an efficient way. Best practices and success stories in the implementation of repositories. At the end of the Seminar you will receive the Diploma of participation issued […]
III Public Consultation on Policy White Papers for SDGs 1, 2, 13, 16, and 17 leading to the Summit of the Future
UNESCO IESALC invites you to join a public consultation aimed at gathering innovative inputs for the development of youth-led policy white papers on the five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review on this HLPF cycle: SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This 1.5-hour event will be a dynamic platform for youth and other youth-centered stakeholders to share insights, ideas, and recommendations they wish to be reflected in the drafting of the policy white papers leading up to the Summit of […]
Panel discussion and launch of SET4HEI self-evaluation tool and certification
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for all societal actors to accept their share of responsibility and to take direct action. Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a very high potential, as their research, innovation, engagement and development of human capital are essential steppingstones for the contribution of the SDGs, so they are in a privileged position to lead these collective efforts. However, most HEI practices towards the SDGs are scattered and uncoordinated. To move towards structural, institutional and actionable commitments, HEIs need to embrace measuring and monitoring mechanisms. Similar to governmental Voluntary National Reviews, we suggest HEIs to undertake University […]
HESI 2024 Global Forum: the future of higher education for sustainable development
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is a partnership between several United Nations entities and the higher education community. For 2024-2025, the Initiative is chaired by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC), the United Nations University, and the Sulitest Association. Each year, HESI organizes a global forum as a special event of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) - the United Nations' main platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the global level - […]
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – 9 August
In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This date, adopted in December 1994 by UN General Assembly resolution 49/214, marks the date ofthe first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights held in Geneva in 1982. Each year, UNESCO marks the celebration of the Day by sharing information on projects and activities that are relevant to the annual theme. "Marked every year on 9 August, the International Day of the World’s […]
International Youth Day – 12 August
On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth, adopted by the General Assembly in 1996 (resolution 50/81). Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security represents an unprecedented acknowledgement of the urgent need to engage young peacebuilders in promoting peace and countering extremism, and clearly […]
International Day for People of African Descent – 31 August
Honouring the contributions of the African diaspora The International Day for People of African Descent was celebrated for the first time on 31 August 2021. Through this Observance the United Nations aimed to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent. International days reflect the values that society shares. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies. Any doctrine of racial superiority is scientifically false, morally […]
International Literacy Day – 8 September
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. Despite steady progress made across the world, literacy challenges persist with at least 763 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills in 2020. The recent COVID-19 crisis and other crisis, such as climate change and conflicts, have been exacerbating the challenges. #LiteracyDay Celebrations in 2023 Rapidly changing global context took a new meaning over […]
International Day to Protect Education from Attack – 9 September
On May 28, 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 74/275, establishing September 9 as the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Recognizing the importance of raising awareness of the dire need to preserve education and protect it from attack, the Resolution designates UNESCO and UNICEF to serve as co-facilitators for the yearly observance of this Day and calls upon stakeholders to keep this issue at the top of the international agenda and duly act to alleviate the plight of students affected by armed conflicts. The observance of this International Day serves as an annual platform to amplify advocacy and galvanize action […]
International Day of University Sport – 20 September
University sport has a very special place in the sporting world as a vector of human, social and civic values, fully integrated into the education of today’s and tomorrow’s citizens. By putting sport at the heart of dialogue between teachers and students, the International Day of University Sport, celebrated by UNESCO and the International University Sports Federation, aims to promote these values among young adults and, through them, to society as a whole. Dialogue, self-respect and respect for others, fair play and pursuit of excellence are all framing principles of student training. Education and sport need to be at the […]