Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO

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Promoting education, science, culture, and communication for sustainable development.

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World Kiswahili Language Day 2026: Kiswahili for Peace, Solidarity and Global Economic Diplomacy

7 July 2026

This year, the fifth commemoration of World Kiswahili Language Day, as well as the Second International Conference on Kiswahili, will both be celebrated at UNESCO HQ (…)Read more

Rwanda Launches its first UNESCO Global Geopark Nomination Process

15 June 2026

Rwanda has officially launched the nomination process for the Northern Rwanda UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to (…)Read more

WHAT CHALLENGES ARE STUDENTS FACING IN SCHOOLS?

15 June 2026

At the end of May and the beginning of June 2026, the Acting Head of the Education, Youth, and UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) Department, Elie Cedric (…)Read more

Call for Applications

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International Awards in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer science - 2027 Call for Nomination

On behalf of the Director-General, I am pleased to inform you that within the
framework of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme, we have
launched the call for nominations for the 2027 International Awards.

Open to developing countries
US$ 100,000 grant
Deadline: 30 June 2026

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UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence

UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non- Violence is to honour significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural or communication field aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence.

Open to developing countries
US$ 100,000 grant
Deadline: 19 June 2026

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Call for nominations: 2026 UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education recognizes innovative approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goal 4 on education

Open to developing countries
US$ 100,000 grant
Deadline: 29 May 2026

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ASPNet

Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) Read more

MAB

Biosphere Reserve Network Read more

IHP

International Hydrological Program Read more

World Heritage and Culture Thematic

World Heritage and Culture Thematic Read more

UNESCO Clubs

UNESCO Clubs are groups of people of all ages and from all socio-professional backgrounds who share the UNESCO ideal and seek to spread it through various activities. Read more

Memory of the World

Memory of the World Programme Read more