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Commission nationale de la République de Bulgarie pour l'UNESCO

General Information
French Name	Commission nationale de la Bulgarie pour l'UNESCO
Address	Ministère des Affaires étrangères Rue Alexander Jendov, 2 BG - 1040 SOFIA Bulgarie
Mail Address	Ministère des Affaires étrangères B. P. 386 BG - 1040 SOFIA Bulgarie
Phone	(359-2) 948 22 23 (SG) (359-2) 873 48 71
Fax	(359-2) 973 33 41
E-mail	Roumiana.MITREVA@mfa.bg; Stanislava.NISHKOVA@mfa.bg
Web site	http://www.unesco-bg.org
Internet Access	[X]
Correspondence Language	FRANÇAIS

Office Holders

Président	M. Dimitar Tsanchev
Secretary General	Mrs Roumiana Mitreva


Activities of the National Commission


Second edition of the "For Women in Science" was launched in Bulgaria
Domain	Natural Sciences
Location	Bulgaria
Country	Bulgaria
Region	Europe and North America
Scope	National
From (Y-m-d)	15/06/2011
To (Y-m-d)	01/10/2011
Activity type	Fellowships
Description	All women graduate students aged 35 years, working in the field of natural sciences, can apply to the program. Grants of 5000 euros will be allocated for conducting research in their home country - Bulgaria. This Programme provides scholarships for young nurses dedicated to science, under the world famous project "For Women in Science," designed to encourage young women scientists to further professional and scientific development. Programme for women in science has existed since 1998, when L'Oreal and UNESCO started their cooperation and organized international prizes awarded to five leading women researchers, one per continent each year. The program now includes both international scholarships awarded annually since 2000 on 15 promising young women scientists and national scholarships to support women in science in countries around the world, respecting their particularities and specific needs. Since the program is designed "For Women in Science, over 1000 young women from 100 countries are encouraged to develop their research. From January 2011 854 young women scientists from 54 countries were presented with regional or national scholarships.
Organizers	Sofia University St. University National Commission of Bulgaria for UNESCO L’Oreal Bulgaria
Keywords	Women, Natural Sciences


Workshop "Re-designing Institutional Policies and Practices to Enhance the Quality of Teaching through Innovative Use of Digital Technologies"
Domain	Use of information and communication technologies for education
Location	Sofia
Country	Bulgaria
Region	Europe and North America
Scope	National
From (Y-m-d)	14/06/2011
To (Y-m-d)	16/06/2011
Activity type	Workshops
Description	The workshop aims to: • identification of innovative institutional policies that define the image of educational systems and the new role of teachers in the XXI century; • propose strategies for the implementation of innovative teaching technologies and methodologies; • identify good practices to be implemented in national policies and initiatives in the educational system of the XXI century; • developing recommendations for knowledge sharing and promote cooperation and networking at regional and global level to promote educational reform through the application of information and communication technologies in accordance with the requirements of the digital age.
Organizers	University of Library and Information Technology (UNIBIT) in Sofia, UNESCO and event is held under the auspices of the National Commission of Bulgaria for UNESCO
Keywords	Education, Teaching, Technology


Workshop "Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage"
Domain	Intangible Cultural Heritage
Location	Sofia
Country	Bulgaria
Region	Europe and North America
Scope	Régional
From (Y-m-d)	14/03/2011
To (Y-m-d)	18/03/2011
Activity type	Training
Description	Participants from over 10 countries participated at this event. The workshop was opened by Mr. Todor Chobanov, Deputy Minister of Culture of Bulgaria and Mrs. Cécile Duvelle, Secretary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Organizers	UNESCO and National Commission of Bulgaria for UNESCO
Keywords	Conservation, Culture, Intangible Heritage


International Workshop "Best Practices for sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity in protected areas under the concept of biosphere Parks"
Domain	Preservation
Location	Tsarevo
Country	Bulgaria
Region	Europe and North America
Scope	Régional
From (Y-m-d)	14/03/2011
To (Y-m-d)	16/03/2011
Description	During the workshop were presented best practices of harmonious coexistence between man and nature in territories like Strandja Nature Park. Discussed and opportunities for the announcement of the first Bulgarian Strandzha biosphere park next generation. Guests and speakers at the workshop were experts from Austria, Turkey, Slovenia, Greece and other countries that represent successful European biosphere reserves and parks, as well as being announced.
Organizers	The main organizer of the event was the Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation (BBF). The initiative is supported by the UNESCO Office in Venice - BRESCHE, the National Committee for the Man and Biosphere and National Commission of Bulgaria for UNESCO
Keywords	Biodiversity, Conservation

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