UNESCO Representation to the European Institutions

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

stories in motion 🌱🎥
🇪🇺 At 2026 in , SoilScape Projectshowcased soil’s fundamental role in environmental sustainability.👏
The project is part of the wider European commitment to a nature-positive economy, promoting greater collective awareness and stimulating dialogue between citizens, researchers, and institutions.🌍

02/06/2026

In Syria, safeguarding cultural heritage is essential to supporting long-term recovery

At The National Museum Of Damascus - كنوز متحف دمشق الوطني, UNESCO is working to preserve evacuated objects from the Museums of Aleppo and Palmyra, restore and digitize documentary heritage, and strengthen the skills of Syrian heritage experts and museum professionals with the support of Germany.

These actions are part of UNESCO’s broader Action Plan for Syria, which also supports UNESCO’s emergency response alongside other partners, including Italy, Japan and ALIPH Foundation.

Implemented hand in hand with Syrian institutions, these efforts strengthen resilience and support the country’s recovery through culture, education, and knowledge-sharing.

https://www.unesco.org/en/partnerships/germany

02/06/2026

📸 Opening today in Brussels: *"Yemeni Livelihoods: Resilience at Work"* at the European External Action Service (EEAS). From 3 to
20 June.

This photo exhibition highlights the impact of the partnership between the European Union in Yemen بعثة الاتحاد الأوروبي في اليمن, UNESCO, and UNDP. Through powerful images and personal stories, it showcases how EU-funded initiatives are helping restore livelihoods, strengthen local institutions, and preserve Yemen’s rich cultural heritage.

Amid ongoing challenges, these projects are creating tangible opportunities and supporting the resilience, creativity, and aspirations of Yemenis across the country.

01/06/2026

03/05/2026

Peace begins with truth.

Access to reliable, verified information is not optional. It is fundamental to building peaceful, just and resilient societies.

Yet today, this foundation is under strain. Freedom of expression has declined by 10% globally since 2012. Self-censorship for journalists has surged by 63%, as they increasingly avoid reporting on corruption, human rights and environmental issues. At the same time, impunity for crimes against journalists remains at 85%.

When information is manipulated, it fuels division and weakens trust. When it is free and truthful, it strengthens accountability, dialogue and human rights.

On World Press Freedom Day, UNESCO calls for renewed commitment to protect freedom of expression and support journalism as a pillar of peace.

Journalism shapes peace.

https://www.unesco.org/en/days/press-freedom