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01/06/2026

📖 Ethiopia Strengthens Efforts to Preserve Documentary Heritage
The Ethiopian Archives and Library Service (EALS), in collaboration with UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening and institutionalizing the Ethiopian National Memory of the World Committee.
Bringing together members of the National MoW Committee, regional culture bureaus, academic and religious institutions, the workshop focuses on strengthening national capacities in documentary heritage preservation, digitization, archival management, and UNESCO Memory of the World nominations.
In her opening remarks, UNESCO Director to Ethiopia, Dr. Rita Bissoonauth emphasized the importance of preserving documentary heritage as a living foundation of identity, knowledge, and collective memory.
The initiative marks an important step toward expanding Ethiopia’s contribution to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register and strengthening national coordination to preserve the country’s rich documentary heritage.

30/05/2026

🇪🇹📚🌍 Advancing Climate-Smart Education for Pastoralist Communities
A collaborative working session held under the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI) brought together the Ministry of Education, IIEP-UNESCO, and national and international researchers to strengthen climate-smart, inclusive, and gender-responsive education for Ethiopia’s pastoralist communities.
Held in Addis Ababa, the session focused on evidence-based policies, plans, and climate data. Participants reviewed key findings gathered so far, identified existing gaps, and jointly developed a zero-draft annotated outline that will guide the development of strategic climate-smart education solutions for pastoralist communities.
Through partnership and evidence-based planning, the initiative is contributing to a more resilient, responsive, and future-ready education system that supports learners in the face of climate change.

27/05/2026

🚀Ethiopia strengthens its path toward ethical and inclusive AI development!!!
Validation workshop of Ethiopia’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report marks an important milestone in shaping the country’s digital future. The UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate a country’s preparedness for AI. It goes beyond technical capacity, examining governance systems, ethical safeguards, institutional coordination, and alignment with human rights principles.
For Ethiopia, this assessment highlights both strong foundations and key priority areas. These include strengthening digital infrastructure, improving data governance, investing in skills and talent, and enhancing regulatory and institutional coordination to support responsible AI development.
The project was made possible through the financial support of the European Union, in partnership with UNESCO and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute.

21/05/2026

🌐 Advancing a more inclusive and multilingual Internet in
UNESCO is proud to support the first Universal Acceptance Day celebration in in partnership with and Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU).
Universal Acceptance (UA) is a key principle to ensure that all valid domain names and email addresses - regardless of language, script, or length - work seamlessly across internet-enabled applications. As the next billion users come online primarily from non-English speaking regions, UA is becoming essential to building a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive internet.
As highlighted by Dr. Rita Bissoonauth, Director of UNESCO Addis Ababa during her opening remark “Universal Acceptance is not simply a technical matter ; it is a prerequisite for equitable digital transformation.” Ensuring that all valid domain names and email addresses work seamlessly across digital platforms, regardless of language or script, is essential to building a truly multilingual and inclusive Internet.
With more than 80 spoken languages and the rich heritage of the Geʽez script, Ethiopia has a unique role to play in advancing digital inclusion and ensuring that no language and no community are left behind online.
Through this initiative, UNESCO is helping raise awareness among academic and technical institutions about Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Email Address Internationalization (EAI), contributing to a digital transformation that respects linguistic and cultural diversity.

13/05/2026

📰 Protecting journalists, strengthening democracy, and advancing freedom of expression in Africa.

On 30 April 2026, the inaugural meeting of the AU Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists was held at the Embassy of Cameroon in Addis Ababa, ahead of the World Press Freedom Day conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
Led by H.E. Ambassador Churchill Ewumbue-Monono, Permanent Representative of Cameroon to the African Union, and supported by UNESCO as coordinator of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, the initiative brings together African countries committed to promoting journalists’ safety and combating impunity across the continent.
The launch of the Group builds on discussions held within the AU Peace and Security Council and reflects growing continental efforts to strengthen cooperation between African institutions, media organizations and international partners on media freedom, information integrity, and the role of journalism in peace and security.
During in Lusaka, UNESCO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the establishment and development of the Group of Friends as a meaningful and action-oriented platform for the safety of journalists in Africa.

11/05/2026

On 2026, stakeholders from government, media, civil society, and academia gathered in Addis Ababa to commemorate the day under the global theme: “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security.”
Organized in partnership with the Ethiopian Media Council, UNESCO Office in Addis Ababa, International Media Support, and the Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations, the event emphasized the vital role of free, independent, and professional journalism in advancing peace, strengthening democracy, combating misinformation, and building public trust.
World Press Freedom Day continues to serve as an important platform for media stakeholders to reflect on the progress, challenges, and priorities of the media sector in line with both global and national agendas.
Let us continue working together to safeguard press freedom and promote responsible journalism for a more peaceful, informed, and democratic society.

07/05/2026

The UNESCO Liaison Office in Addis Ababa had the honour of launching the project, “Building a Culture of Resilience in Africa and SIDS through Innovation”.

The Africa initiative aims to support more than 2 million rural households by strengthening Ethiopia’s apiculture sector , the largest in Africa, through innovative technologies and Business Continuity Planning.
Funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in partnership with the FDRE Ministry of Agriculture, the project is designed to reinforce supply chains against climate-related shocks such as droughts and floods. Beyond resilience, the initiative also promotes sustainable livelihoods, innovation, and inclusive economic growth for rural communities across Ethiopia and exploring “Resilience Corridors” in Djibouti and Rwanda.
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02/05/2026

📢Strengthening journalists and media practitioners’ skills to better detect dis-misinformation

From 30 April to 1 May 2026, UNESCO LO, together with OHCHR and CEHRO, brought together journalists and media professionals in Addis Ababa for a hands-on training focused on dis-misinformation, human rights and the protection of civic space.

A key focus of the training was the critical role journalists play in ensuring that the public has access to reliable, independent, and timely information, particularly in contexts marked by heightened information risks and societal tensions.
This initiative contributes to strengthening independent journalism in Ethiopia and fostering a safer, more informed, and inclusive information environment.

This activity was supported by UNESCO's Multi-Donor Programme (MDP), in collaboration with OHCHR and CEHRO.

27/04/2026

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

“As we approach 2030, Africa's potential is immense. We must prioritise STI to bridge gaps in water, energy & industry. Investing in our youth & supporting research is crucial for sustainable development,” said Rita Bissoonauth, Director, UNESCO, Addis Ababa.

She emphasised that Africa’s transformation depends on coherent policies and strong partnerships, noting that through the STISA-2034 framework, African nations can better align national STI policies to drive and , making science more accessible, inclusive, and impactful.

Highlighting the rise of emerging technologies, she further noted that Artificial Intelligence presents tremendous opportunities for Africa, but must be approached responsibly. The African Continental AI Strategy, she said, prioritises building local research capacity and ensuring ethical AI development that serves all Africans.

A strong reminder that Africa’s future in science and innovation depends on strategic investment, collaboration, and inclusive development.

17/04/2026

On UN Chinese Language Day, we celebrate a language that is more than words—it is 5,000 years of history, culture, and wisdom.
From the teachings of Confucius to the poetry of Li Bai and Du Fu, the Chinese language connects generations and inspires the world.
At UNESCO, we reaffirm our commitment to multilingualism—because every language matters, and every voice counts.

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