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Special Account - L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme Women are still under represented in scientific research and in high level scientific careers and Scientific Advisory Board's. This activity aims at encouraging the participation of women in science notably through the use of policy instruments that have an impact on gender equality in science and technology. This activity will facilitate outstanding women scientists and young talented researchers contributing actively to high-level debate and fora in the natural sciences and science policy organized by or with UNESCO.
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT (FIDEPS) The International Fund for the Development of Physical Education and Sport (FIDEPS) is a special account established to attract extra-budgetary contributions. The fund was established to support the work of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS), and the development of physical education and sport policy and programmes at an international level. In particular, FIDEPS will reinforce South-South cooperation and priortize actions related to UNESCO's global priorites (Africa and Gender Equality), as well as project implementation and programme development in situations of post-conflict.
Strengthening digital skills and competencies in Cuba and the Dominican Republic for sustainable development The activity aims at supporting Member States in the development of initiatives contributing to strengthening digital skill among teachers, women and youth. In particular, support for the contextualization of UNESCO ICT-CFT to national contexts will be provided.
UNESCO-UNITRAIN Youth Competence Development Project (UNESCO-YCD Project) The Project is based on 3 activities: 1) Implementing SDGs-based training (SDGT) and capacity building projects worldwide; 2) Implementing a UN SDGs Creative Contest & Sustainable Design Contest Forum at the global level for youth; 3) Organizing youth leadership training for UNESCO member states to provide youth with a solid knowledge of the UN and the SDGs, with scientific capacity, and leadership training to be innovators and entrepreneurs. The activities will be contributing to achieving the outcome: "enhanced capacity in science and engineering for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among young people"
On-line platform to enhance STI Cooperation in the Arab Region The Open Science Portal that UNESCO Cairo has developed in 2021 will be used to outreach for the Arab Science community to engage dynamically in sharing their knowledge and advancement in research through a year around set of forums and virtual conferences including in all natural sciences fields and STI related knowledge leading to increasing the level of innovation in the region.
UNESCO-Nestlé Alliance - Because Youth Matter - A Pilot in Latin America The purpose of "Because Youth Matter" is to bring renewed hope and meaning in the lives of young people, harnessing the creative and innovative capacities of young people and open the space for them to voice their perspectives, pursue their aspirations and take action towards a better "normal". It provides a financial support as well as a capacity-strengthening component that seeks to address the challenges affecting youth employability and entrepreneurship.
Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) programme - Phase II - Sweden Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) program supports the delivery of good quality school-based comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), the O3 programme has arguably become the largest CSE programme in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The programme aims to empower adolescents and young people (AYP) and build agency, while developing the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and competencies required for preventing HIV, reducing early and unintended pregnancies (EUPs), and eliminating gender-based violence (GBV).
Building back better through participation Through this project, the United Nations Country team, UNESCO and UN Human Rights seek to streamline ongoing support by the United Nations, its agencies, funds and programmes, to advance civic space. It aims to empower journalists and human rights defenders to engage with the Government to address their safety and protection.
Reshaping policies for creativity and artistic freedom (Phase III) The project is articulated around 3 interrelated outputs: (i) to empower government officials and civil society organisations in 8 partner countries to engage in policy dialogue and jointly produce evidence required for informed policy making for creativity; (ii) to empower government officials and civil society organisations in 3 partner countries to design gender-transformative measures/action plans for the cultural and creative sectors; (iii) to generate new knowledge on policy trends and challenges for creativity at the global level and to translate it into tools that inform policy making and advocacy by both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.
Heritage Emergency Fund The Heritage Emergency Fund is a multi-donor and non-earmarked funding mechanism, established by UNESCO in 2015 with the goal of assisting its Member States in responding quickly and effectively to crises resulting from armed conflicts and disasters all over the world. It supports emergency preparedness and response activities falling within the domains of the UNESCO Culture Conventions, and in particular immovable cultural heritage, movable cultural heritage, underwater cultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage, diversity of cultural goods, services and activities, cultural repositories, natural heritage, and culture as a whole.
TWAS - DST India: Programme of cooperation in the field of science and technology The World Academy of Sciences will cooperate with the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India in order to implement new programmes in line with the Academies activities and growing from the strengths of the Academies experiences. The programmes include: science diplomacy workshops, PhD fellowships for students from developing countries, associateships for Indian young scientists, regional meetings including high-level lectures.
International Fund for The Promotion Of Culture The IFPC was created in 1974 by the General Conference at its 18th session. It is intended to fund projects that promote artistic creativity and international and regional cooperation. Priority is given to young artists/creators (18-30 years old), to projects benefitting youth and to projects from or benefitting developing countries.
Retrospective inventory of the content of nomination files of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List between 1978 and 1998 - Elaboration of Retrospective Inventories of the content of nomination files of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List in the timeframe 1978-1998
- Identification of outstanding issues concerning the delimitation and the geographic and cartographic information available for World Heritage properties in those Regions 
- Cooperation with States Parties in order to clarify the boundaries of World Heritage properties inscribed in the first twenty years of the Convention 
- Assistance to States Parties wishing to present proposals for minor boundary modifications (including the establishment of buffer zones)
Equitable skills development in Latin America and the Caribbean for learners' active participation in the world of work and in society. UNESCO OREALC in Santiago proposes to support LAC Member States to develop and implement equitable and evidence-based policies and strategies on skills development, with particular focus on those related to TVET and HED. Attention will also be given to improving the quality and relevance of TVET, ALE and YAL programmes with emphasis on teaching and learning components (e.g. TVET trainers, ALE educators), and to supporting learning of youth and adult migrants with relevant skills development. Support to Member States will be provided through improved evidence and knowledge, policy advice and dialogue, as well as technical assistance.
Asia-Pacific Instutional and human capacities strengthened in STEM education in a gender transformative manner for sustainable development This workplan will implement strategic directions defined within the regional Core support strategy for SETI Priorities and Implementation Means (https://bit.ly/coreSETIstrategyAP) including "Promoting and encouraging [...]inclusiveness of science, tackling the regional digital divide for youth, girls and women". STEPAN as the umbrella support network to implement the regional strategy and strengthen institutional and human capacity in developing and implementing effective, inclusive science policies. The workplan will support the implementation of STEPAN action plan on SETI governance (https://bit.ly/STEPANActionPlan2021) specifically on supporting multi-spectrum STEM Capacity Building for enhanced science services to society.
Promotion and Conservation of Cultural Heritage 519GLO4000 focuses on the Promotion and Conservation of Cultural Heritage.

The NFiT is structured around: 
 • Strategic Orientations of 1992 (i.e. Implementation of the Global Strategy; Education; Technical Cooperation; and Periodic Reporting);
 • Strategic Objectives of the World Heritage Committee (5C's: Credibility, Conservation, Capacity Building, Communication and Communities), and the World Heritage Goals which have since become the guiding principles for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention.
Practical handbook on periodic reporting with a self-learning tool on the Overall results framework for the implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage The General Assembly of the 2003 Convention at its seventh session approved the Convention's Overall results framework, as well as transitioned towards a regional cycle of periodic reporting. Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe were the first to implement this regional reporting mechanism with the enhanced capacity building provided by the Secretariat. To further enhance this support, a practical handbook and a self-learning tool are foreseen to be developed. The handbook would aim to address the practical needs of the country focal points in the preparation of their periodic reports, while the self-learning tool would aim to familiarize relevant actors with the ORF.
Building an Inclusive Asia-Pacific Network of National Information Centres on Recognition This project will help prepare developing countries to ratify and implement the Tokyo Convention based on fair and transparent recognition of qualifications. Through the project, the Asia-Pacific Network of National Information Centres (APNNIC) launched in September 2019 will become a more inclusive forum for information exchange on emerging recognition issues. Expected results include: 1) Increased understanding of the status and barriers to recognition of qualifications concerning higher education in Asia-Pacific; and 2) Improved national and regional participation in APNNIC. The project will promote a deeper understanding of fair recognition in Asia-Pacific to achieve SDG4.
Advancing gender transformative STEM education in Eastern Africa Africa has about 14 million students in higher education constituting 6.4% of global higher education enrollments. However, less than 1/3 are enrolled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The situation is even worse for girls. The continuation of this trend poses serious challenges to our quest to meeting the growing demand for human resources with competences in the technologies underpinning the 4th industrial revolution. This activity will focus on advancing STEM education through strengthening institutional and human capacity, STEM strategy or policy support and mentorship.
Right of access to information and knowledge in Mexico for inclusion and equality of vulnerable groups The UNESCO Office in Mexico will continue the work initiated in 2021 for the implementation of SDG Indicator 16.10.2, in order to improve the processes and policies of the right of access to information and knowledge, promoting inclusive solutions for the empowerment of people belonging to vulnerable and/or marginalized groups, such as people in mobility, speakers of indigenous languages, people with disabilities, women and girls, etc.
HQ EuroMAB suppport EuroMAB network is a very active, dynamic as well as the oldest and biggest regional networks. It meets every two years. Since the exit strategy, 100 % of its sites are meeting the criteria. The EuroMAB network will mobilize its experts, active working groups and conduct support missions and exchanges of practices and methodologies for improving the quality of the sites and leading the excellence process.It will also look at increased cooperation with existing geoparks in its region and conduct when possible joint evaluation missions and technical workshops.
Strengthening Safety of Journalists in the Context of Election in the Philippines The aim of this project is to create a safe space for journalists in covering the general election in the Philippines by encouraging press freedom and access to information in the era of disinformation. This goal will be achieved by providing capacity building for journalists in the Philippines regarding the general election that includes understanding the general election process and regulations that applied in the 2022 general election. Therefore, journalists will have a strong base of understanding, equipped with a groundwork of fact checks, and data-based journalism skills, as well as safety journalist background (physical and digital).
Knowledge management and information technologies initiatives within the framework of the Invest for Efficient Delivery Fund. At its 196th session, the Executive Board endorsed the Knowledge Management & Information and Communication Technology (KM & ICT) Strategy. It expressed its satisfaction with the progress made so far and recognized the need for a considerable targeted investment to fully implement the KM & ICT strategy. At the 197th session, five KM & ICT projects were proposed as part of the Invest for Efficient Delivery plan, as these investments could not be absorbed under the 38 C/5 Regular Budget. The Executive Board approved the initial phases of the Invest for Efficient Delivery plan.
JPO (China) for Hydrological Systems and Climate Change Adaptation (SC/HYD/HCA) This entry focuses on the JPO post located in Headquarters, in support of the Hydrological Systems, Climate Change and Adaptation Section (SC/HYD/HCA).
Biosphere reserves and geoparks as model sites for sustainable development in South Eastern Europe This action focuses on the promotion and use of Biosphere Reserves (BRs) and geoparks as a sustainable development network (looking at environmental, social, economic and cultural aspects) and as key sites for the achievement of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs in South Eastern Europe and Mediterranean countries through cooperative action, good practices sharing and knowledge transfer.
ICAM & MSP IOC's Integrated Coastal Area Management Strategy is divided into the following components 1) Coastal and Marine Ecosystem-based Management and Planning; 2) Coastal and Marine Hazards Adaptation and Preparedness through EBM/Area-Based management tools; and 3) Coastal and Marine Data, Information and Decision Support Tools.
Online Community Accelerator (OCA) "Online Community Accelerator" (OCA) is an initiative to accelerate community-led developmental impact amidst the COVID-19 in a digital space. OCA aims to address the transformational needs of Civil Society Organizations through effectively communicating online, engaging community members online, equipping CSOs with digital capacity to advocate and mobilize resources online, and strengthening social cohesion through improving community resilience. The online community network will be built to exchange learning and mobilize digital civic engagement.
UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development IOC is leading the implementation of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development which started on 1 January 2021.
Transcultura This Programme seeks to deepen integration between Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union. It aims to harness diversity and build bridges between people and cultures from different linguistic areas. This will be achieved through the establishment of a regional Cultural Training Hub in Cuba, linked to relevant Caribbean institutions and supported by scholarships to facilitate mobility. The Programme will create opportunities for entrepreneurship, socio-economic projects and collaboration in the cultural and creative sectors, heritage and tourism within the Caribbean region and with the EU.
Strengthening the operational competence of armed forces to protect cultural property The destruction of cultural property in the course of armed conflicts has been all too common in recent years. Such crimes highlight an urgent need to encourage and ensure the implementation of the relevant international treaties, in particular the 1954 Convention .To this end, Article 5 of the 1999 Second Protocol requires from the state parties to take preparatory measures in time of peace for the safeguarding of cultural property against the foreseeable effects of an armed conflict . To that effect UNESCO will provide a targeted capacity building training for the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL Officers in the protection of cultural property based upon the guidance of the 1954 Convention and its two protocols
Promoting in the Maghreb region ethical standards, norms and frameworks, and enhancing its digital transformation With the aim to support the Maghreb Members States adopting ethical standards, to enhance the benefits of scientific and technological advancements for humanity, while addressing the associated risks, including inequalities and discrimination. Therefore, in line with international ethical standards, recommendations and frameworks, the activity will capitalize on the acceleration of digital transformation in the Maghreb region since the COVID-19 crisis, to (1) raise awareness on Ethics of AI in application of the 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, with particular focus on gender equality, and (2) strengthen the capacities of national institutions in bioethics ; and finally (3) develop anti-doping education programs.
Appui au renforcement du dispositif de collecte et d'exploitation des données du secteur de l'Education Le projet vise à appuyer le MEPU-A pour la restructuration et l'amélioration de son système d'information pour la gestion de l'éducation (SIGE). Il est structuré en trois composantes d'appui technique et de renforcement des capacités : (1) Mise en place d'un cadre normatif et méthodologique pour une collecte, une gestion, un traitement et une analyse de l'information statistique fiable, réaliste et efficace ; (2) Mise en place d'une architecture technique matérielle et logicielle SIGE intégrée et optimisée ; et (3) Renforcement des capacités des personnels du MEPU-A pour l'exécution des activités liées au SIGE et l'utilisation du SIGE.
41C/5- OUTPUT 5.CLT2 East African Member States capacities strengthened to fight illicit trafficking of cultural property, protect underwater cultural heritage and promote museums East African Member States capacities will be strengthened to fight the illicit trafficking of cultural property and promote its return and restitution through capacity building in inventories of museum collections. Guidelines will be developed for presenting underwater cultural heritage to the public in museums. The role of museums for societies will be promoted through organization of a regional museum conference for East Africa.
IHP-IX STRATEGIC PLAN ACTIVITIES 2022- DAR FIELD OFFICE Th activities aim at supporting the Member State to accelerate the implementation of water-related SDGs and other relevant agendas through water science and education in cooperation with partners and other UN agencies active in the water sector" with the following concrete elements:
Leverage intersectorality for a water secure world and Promote international scientific research and cooperation for improved knowledge to address water challenges and climate changes incorporating the interaction between human and water systems,
Strengthening meaningful youth-focused gender-transformative action Based on a joint UNESCO-IOM proposal to strengthen resilience and within the framework of the Art-Lab for Human Rights and Dialogue project, this work plan is focused on healing and reconciliation processes on crisis-affected women and youth through the Arts and humanities. This would done through a portfolio of artistic interventions highlighting the social role of artists in processes of memory and reconciliation. The project is to be carried out in five cities in Poland: Warsaw, Cracow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, and at a later stage in other countries.
Water Science for North East Asia Water security, in terms of both quantity and quality, is a pressing issue in East Asian countries. Rapid economic growth in this sub-region has come at considerable environmental cost, including the depletion and pollution of already scarce surface and groundwater resources. Through new and established partnerships - and building on achievements UNESCO category-2 centres - Beijing Office will provide policy advice; develop and support training and capacity development for water managers and professionals in Ecohydrology, IWRM and Education towards greater public awareness, understanding and appreciation of water security issues.
Indigenous languages on the Internet The activity aims to position the use of indigenous languages on the Internet to produce content of social relevance and identity value for inclusive knowledge and information.
Strengthening Community Radio UNESCO will place more emphasis on strengthening community radio as part of efforts to strengthen the resilience of communities in times of crisis.
JPO France - Futures of Education Following the release of UNESCO's flagship publication ''Reimagining Our Futures Together: A new social contract for education'', the Junior Professional Officer will support the organization of global and regional launches as well as the implementation an engagement strategy. With multiple components, the strategy is based on open platforms and a decentralized approach that mobilizes students, educators, youth, teacher education professionals, curriculum developers, professional organizations, networks and advocacy groups, researchers, and international education and developments organizations to engage / react / discuss / act on the publication recommendations.
Support for artists, culture professionals and living heritage bearers. The war in Ukraine has had massive repercussions on the Ukrainian cultural and creative industries. According to the National Council for the Recovery of Ukraine, State and local funding for culture has been drastically reduced, notably causing a brain drain . Cultural institutions thus cannot rely on State support at the moment, and their survival depends on new connections and partnerships, notably at the international level, taking stock of the growing interest in Ukrainian culture around the world.
Funding the evaluation of nominations to the World Heritage List (2022-2023) The WH Fund sub-account for funding the evaluation of nominations by the Advisory Bodies was created in 2019 (Decision 43 COM 14). It aims at sharing the costs of evaluations between the WH Fund and the submitting States Parties through the payment, on a voluntary basis, of a lump sum to the Fund, allowing for a shifting of resources to conservation activities.
In 2021, the Committee decided to use up to 40% of the funds available in this sub-account during the period August 2021-September 2023 to fund the Preliminary Assessment activities that take place in 2023, being mindful that the sub-account shall also be used to support conservation activities (Decision 44 COM 14).