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The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters
The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage ...
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Ukraine: UNESCO steps up support for the World Heritage site in Odesa amid escalating damage
Furthermore, UNESCO is facilitating urgent repair and rehabilitation works at key cultural landmarks in Odesa, with contributions from Italy and Japan. Beneficiary sites include the Odesa House of ...
Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship
Once again, the U.S. has said it will pull out of the United Nations culture and education agency UNESCO, with U.S. President ...
Trump withdraws United States from UNESCO. How will it affect Newark's Octagon Earthworks?
The Trump administration announced the U.S. will withdraw from UNESCO, which in 2023 added Newark's Octagon Earthworks to its ...
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World Heritage List grows
UNESCO has added 26 new locations to its World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,248 sites recognized globally for their ...
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UNESCO World Heritage: 42 new sites inscribed
UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee concluded on Monday 25 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year, the Committee inscribed 42 new sites and ...
UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Khmer Rouge atrocity sites – paving the way for other sites of conflict
The World Heritage listing raises timely questions, such as whether we might see nominations for sites from Australia’s own ...
Int’l support helps 12 Maratha forts scoop Unesco World Heritage label
India secured a cultural victory as 12 Maratha forts were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognising their military significance and heritage.