Qualifications of African teachers to be harmonized for standardized education outcomes
By: Doreen Ampofo The qualifications of teachers in Africa are to be harmonized to ensure that learners across the continent receive standardized quality education. The harmonization which will be done by the African Union will also address the deficit of teachers in the various member states. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation at […]
“Your mandate as journalists in covering elections is vital to the functioning of democracy” -Mr Edmund Moukala
By Seli Baisie Mr. Edmund Moukala, head of the UNESCO office in Accra, underscored the crucial role of journalists in democratic processes during his opening remarks at a capacity-building workshop for journalists in Accra. The event, supported by the UNESCO Multi Donor Program on Freedom of Expression and the Safety of Journalists, aimed to equip […]
UNESCO Trains Journalists to Counter Hate Speech and Misinformation Ahead of 2024 Elections
By Seli Baisie Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 general election, UNESCO Ghana has organized a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of media professionals to counter hate speech and misinformation on social media. The training, held at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra, focused on equipping journalists with essential skills to ensure peaceful and […]
3rd African Media Convention: Dr. Rita Bissoonauth urges the media to go beyond reporting
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The African media convention opened in a wonderful way as it welcomed media personalities from the African continent and across the world at the Labadi Beach Hotel ahead of its massive 3rd edition in Ghana. The media convention, which had its first edition in 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania, will officially take […]
GHANASS marks 80th Anniversary with call for aid to address infrastructural deficit
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey and Abdul Rahman Yusif The Ghana Senior High School, GHANASS, has marked its 80th Anniversary with a call on stakeholders to come to their aid to improve upon the infrastructural deficit of the school. The Headmistress of the school who is also the Queen mother of Kordiabe in Shai Osudoku Traditional […]
Climate Change journalists under attack- UNESCO
By Doreen Ampofo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO has expressed worry about attacks on journalists reporting on climate issues following a number of reports which show that about 75 percent of attacks on journalists since the 2015 Paris Agreement have been against climate journalists. According to the UN agency, the high […]
UNESCO hosts Ghanaian produced play ‘Mansa World’ at headquarters in Paris
By: Doreen Ampofo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization , UNESCO, will today host the epic Ghanaian theatre production ‘Mansa World’ at its headquarters in Paris. Based on UNESCO’s General History of Africa (GHA) volumes, ‘Mansa World’ revives the continent’s history – as seen by Africa and African diasporas. The show will feature […]
Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists named laureates of 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
By Rachel Kakraba Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists have been awarded the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The three Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi were given the recognition following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony which took place in New York City, marks the conclusion […]
UNESCO DG arrives in Ghana to open Accra World Book Capital
The Director-General of UNESCO Madam Audrey Azoulay is in Accra to join the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to open the Accra World Book Capital (AWBC) 2023. UNESCO Director-General, Madam Audrey Azoulay and the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are hosting the grand opening of the Accra World Book Capital 2023 […]
UNESCO Connecting Culture And Wealth Of Ghana Through Power Of Reading
Inculcating the culture of reading among the youth is good and very important, because it improves focus, memory, empathy and communication skills. It can reduce stress, improve mental health and help a person to live longer. Besides, reading allows a person to learn new things that help them to succeed in their work and relationships. […]
