Historic Windhoek Declaration added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register

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The Windhoek Declaration has been officially added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World register.

The announcement was made on Wednesday during a ceremony in Brussels.

The Windhoek Declaration was created in 1991 by African journalists and media professionals during a UNESCO seminar in Windhoek.

UNESCO's inscribes 1991 Windhoek declaration

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Tomorrow, 7 May, during the signature celebration of World Press Freedom Day, the 1991 Windhoek Declaration will be inscribed in the Memory of the World.

This event will take place in Brussels in Belgium, the host of the World Press Freedom Day celebrations. 

UNESCO recognition to boost NADEET's efforts

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Namibia Desert Environmental Education Trust (NADEET) says the recognition from UNESCO would further enhance its efforts in promoting environmental education.

The non-profit organisation was awarded the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos prize for environmental conservation in November last year.

UNESCO highlights need for digital tech in schools

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UNESCO has emphasised the importance of digital technology in schools.

Speaking to members of the Junior National Council, Fenny Namutenya, who represented UNESCO Country Representative Eunice Smith, outlined both the benefits and challenges of integrating digital tools into education.

UNESCO to launch safer campuses campaign against GBV at universities

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UNESCO will launch a Safer Campuses campaign aimed at creating awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) at universities. 

The campaign will use various elements and channels to encourage students to break the silence and take action against GBV. 

Namibia to benefit from AI pilot project

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Japanese Funds-in-Trust launched a pilot project to assist member states in Africa and small island developing states in the implementation of last year's 4th IR Summit's recommendation and benefit from technologies.