UN News Centre - Culture, Education
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:48:03 +0200
UN, FIFA join forces to score development goals
Ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 deadline for the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the world body and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association have agreed to further their collaboration to enhance the role of sports in furthering peace.
Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
UN and computer maker HP partner to boost IT skills of Africa's young people
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Hewlett-Packard (HP) have joined forces to help young unemployed people across Africa build their entrepreneurial and information technology (IT) skills, it was announced today.
Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
UN promotes peacebuilding in Kenya after election crisis
United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) have brought together 120 national leaders from around Kenya for a peacebuilding workshop following the violence and unrest that broke out after the country's recent election.
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Beijing Games focus of talks as UN official meets head of Olympic Committee
The United Nations Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace and the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have pledged to ensure that this summer's Games in Beijing, China, are celebrated in a spirit of friendship and respect.
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Languages the focus of annual UN World Book and Copyright Day
Bookshops, libraries, schools, publishers, authors' societies and cultural institutions in more than 100 countries are holding events today to mark the annual World Book and Copyright Day, designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to celebrate the enduring value of the written word.
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
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