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August 12, 2025

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UNESCO to ensure underwater archaeological resources

Pakistan is expected to become the first nation of South Asia to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the protection of underwater cultural heritage (UCH), marking a significant step towards securing the submerged maritime heritage. Marine archeology, a specialized discipline that explores the relationship between people and water bodies through historical objects, acquires the prominent position in the coastal nations with rich nautical stories. In the case of Pakistan, according to PTV, this includes shipwrecks, submerged landscapes, ancient sea infrastructure, such as pier and lighthouses and historical commercial roads along the Arab Sea. UNESCO spokesman Dr Cristina Menegazzi called on

August 15, 2024

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1.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools after Taliban return: UNESCO

Afghan girls attend a class at Ishkashim High School for Girls in northeastern Badakhshan province, near the border with Tajikistan, Afghanistan, April 23, 2008. — Reuters At least 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with the future of an entire generation now “at risk”, the United Nations’ cultural agency said on Thursday. AFP was mentioned. Access to primary education has also fallen sharply, with 1.1 million fewer girls and boys going to school, UNESCO said in a statement as Taliban authorities marked three years since retaking

August 5, 2024

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faw was recognized as the 8th UNESCO World Heritage Site

Saudi Arabia celebrated the addition of its eighth site to the UNESCO World Heritage list: the Al-Faw Archaeological Site. This recognition highlights the kingdom’s rich history and cultural heritage. At a strategic point on ancient trade routes that once criss-crossed the Heart of Arabia, the site of Al-Faw includes the remains of the city of Qaryat al-Faw, which was abruptly abandoned around the 5th century AD. The site offers a fascinating glimpse into Saudi Arabia’s past, showcasing nearly 12,000 archaeological remains from the prehistoric era to the late pre-Islamic era. Dr. Jasir Alherbish, CEO of the Saudi Heritage Commission, remarked:

May 3, 2024

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Palestinian journalists win UNESCO press prize

Palestinian journalists covering Israel’s new wave of violence since Oct. 7 in Gaza were awarded UNESCO’s world press freedom prize on Thursday. AFP mentionted. They praise Palestinian journalists from around the world, with names such as Motaz Azaiza, Plestia Alaqad and Bisan Owda, among others, drawing admiration for their bold coverage. “In these times of darkness and despair, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition with those Palestinian journalists covering this crisis in such dramatic circumstances,” said Mauricio Weibel, president of the international jury of media professionals. “As humanity, we owe a huge debt to their

April 11, 2024

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Heatwaves put millions of children at risk in Asia: UN

NEW YORK: Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could put millions of children at risk, the UN warned on Thursday, calling for action to protect vulnerable people from high temperatures. Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by extreme climate conditions and rising greenhouse gas emissions. UNICEF figures showed that more than 243 million children across the Pacific and East Asia are estimated to be affected by the heatwave, putting them at risk of heat-related illness and death. Several countries in the region are sweltering in the summer

December 8, 2023

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Why was the Italian opera song awarded Unesco heritage status?

The announcement marks the inclusion of Italian opera alongside other famous Italian practices such as pizza making and alpine summit climbing Unesco honors Italian opera song with cultural heritage.— travelitalyexpert.com Unesco, the United Nations’ cultural agency, has granted heritage status to Italian opera singing, recognizing the four-century-old art form as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage. The announcement marks the inclusion of Italian opera alongside other famous Italian practices such as pizza-making and alpine summit climbing. The origins of Italian opera go back to the late 1500s and early 1600s in Florence, where it flourished at the court of the

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