Uganda National Commission for unesco/icesco - Unatcom

Uganda National Commission for unesco/icesco - Unatcom Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (UNATCOM) is established by the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO Act of 2014 as a body corporate.

NATIONAL COMMISSIONS

National Commissions (NATCOMs) for UNESCO are established in accordance with Article VII of the UNESCO constitution. Each country, on becoming a member of UNESCO is invited to set up a NATCOM in accordance with its own conditions. NATCOMs ensure the permanent presence of UNESCO and implementation of UNESCO mandate in Member States. The Charter of National Commissions provides

guidance on the role and operation of NATCOMs as well as obligations of Member States and UNESCO to UNATCOMs. UNATCOM

Uganda became a member of UNESCO on 19th November 1962 and established a National Commission for UNESCO in September 1963. The UNATCOM is established by an act of parliament as an institution of government under the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports. The UNATCOM Act 2014 is the law applicable for the operations of the NATCOM. CORE FUNCTIONS OF UNATCOM

• Consultation: Working with a worldwide network of NATCOMs, advice government and national authorities on UNESCO programmes.

• Liaison: Liaise between partners at national, institutional, local or international level, UNESCO’s secretariat and field offices.

• Information: collect, process and disseminate information on UNESCO’s activities and programmes to the general public.

• Programme formulation, implementation and evaluation: ensure the promotion and implementation of UNESCO’s activities and programmes in Uganda, identify priorities and involve intellectual/scientific community in programmes.

📚 Education is KEY to fight gender-based violence. 🌍This year, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Viole...
27/11/2023

📚 Education is KEY to fight gender-based violence. 🌍This year, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UNESCO’s O3 and O3 PLUS programmes are rallying under the theme: "Invest IN EDUCATION to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls" 🌟

📣 Your Voice Matters!

📊 Participate in the Survey: Share how education prevents GBV. Complete the Survey: https://forms.gle/4v6PxfvxP9Rx5RWu9

💬 Share your story on Social Media: Use to share your story.

🎥 Join Our Live Stream on Dec 5, 3 PM. Let's discuss together the role of education in GBV prevention, Tune in on our page https://www.facebook.com/yptcampaign/

📚 For more info, check our blog: https://www.youngpeopletoday.org/post/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2023

Share widely in your networks & participate in this important conversation!

UNESCO invites you to share your personal experiences regarding the vital role of EDUCATION in preventing Violence Against Women & Girls. This is in line with the 16 Days of Activism campaign under the O3 and O3 PLUS programmes, titled “Invest IN EDUCATION to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls...

We're taking part in the stakeholder engagement meeting on Gender& Culture promotion & development in Uganda and the La...
31/01/2023

We're taking part in the stakeholder engagement meeting on Gender& Culture promotion & development in Uganda and the Launch of the Parlaimentary Forum
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa
Unesco World Heritage Sites
Uganda Museums and Monuments

24/01/2023

HappeningNow!

Celebration of 5th International Day of Education under the theme "Invest in people, prioritize Education"

Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda
UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa
UNESCO

A consultative workshop on promoting integration of ethics and stakeholder engagement in disaster preparedness and re...
08/12/2022



A consultative workshop on promoting integration of ethics and stakeholder engagement in disaster preparedness and response planning: Lessons from Uganda's Covid-19 Response.

Preparation of a concrete base for installation of a water tank at Kiteezi Primary School, one of the selected schools i...
06/12/2022

Preparation of a concrete base for installation of a water tank at Kiteezi Primary School, one of the selected schools implementing the East Africa Community of Practice model of SDG4.7 project in Uganda and Kenya

Kenya National Commission for Unesco

25/10/2022

Let’s recover our sense of shared trust and mutual understanding. Let’s counter and . Calling on all citizens, media, digital platforms, governments, private sector, and NGOs to join !
Register now 👉 https://on.unesco.org/3gsqCL9

Opportunity Alert!
25/10/2022

Opportunity Alert!

The Call for applications for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the promotion of young scientists in STEM is now open!

👨‍🔬 Nominate an outstanding researcher to highlight their work & the importance of STEM.

📅Deadline: 15 NOV 2022
ℹ️ https://unesco.org/en/prizes/al-fozan

We shall be launching Uganda's National Education for Sustainable Development 2030 Framework tomorrow Wednesday 26th/10/...
25/10/2022

We shall be launching Uganda's National Education for Sustainable Development 2030 Framework tomorrow Wednesday 26th/10/2022 at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala

25/10/2022
09/10/2022
09/10/2022

“Despite the difficulties, I feel very passionate about teaching at a refugee school."

On , meet Andrew, a primary school teacher in 🇺🇬 Nakivale Refugee Settlement, who shares 5,000 pupils with his 53 peers.

His inspiring story is part of the Unesco International Institute for Educational Planning - IIEP Education Development Trust Dubai Cares film series "We Teach Here", showcasing how teachers in refugee settings transform education: https://on.unesco.org/3BZO3lN

07/10/2022

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