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14.10.10 Brazilian senator is member to the United Nations University Council
In December, Senator Cristovam Buarque (PDT-DF) will participate for the first time as member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations University, in Tokyo. Doctor in Economy and Professor, the parliamentarian was nominated councilor by the UNESCO General-Director, Irina Bokova, and was vested two weeks ago by the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
13.10.10 CNE discusses changes to the curricula for Journalism Education in Brazil
The Higher Education Chamber of the Brazilian National Education Council (CNE) held a public hearing on Friday (Oct, 08) to discuss the changes proposed to the Journalism Education curricula, submitted by an Expert Commission established by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC).
13.10.10 Senate's Committee debates UNESCO Science report
The UNESCO Science Report-2010 will be subject of debate at the Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation, Communication and Information Technology (CCT), at the Senate. The hearing is scheduled for November 10th, the World Science Day for Peace and Development.
13.10.10 UNESCO and the New Humanism principles
The Director-general of UNESCO Irina Bokova pronounces a speech in Milan, Italy, and explains the principles of the New Humanism. She highlights the strategic role of culture in the building process of a pacific and universal human community.
08.10.10 UNESCO’s study evalutes strategies for qualification
Professional qualification actions as a tool for strengthening public broadcasting companies is the subject of the publication "An initial survey of the needs and opportunities for professional training and qualification in the Padre Anchieta Foundation and Brazil Communications Company" that UNESCO launches as part of the series "CI Debates”.
04.10.10 Joint message on the World Teachers’ Day 2010
Message from the heads of UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, ILO and Education International on the occasion of the World Teachers’ Day 2010, “Recovery Begins with Teachers”, 5 October 2010
04.10.10 EFA Global Monitoring Report releases new figures
EFA Monitoring Report 2010-2011 provides background information on the progress towards universal primary education (MDG 2) and gender parity in education (MDG 3). It also outlines education’s vital contribution related to the other goals.
03.10.10 84th Forum of "Paulista" Committee for the Decade for the Culture of Peace
In adhesion to the 29th Gandhi Week and to the International Day of Non-Violence: Circle processes, in charge of Professor Kay Pranis.
01.10.10 World Teachers’ Day – October 5th
“Recovery Begins with Teachers” is the central theme of the World Teachers’ Day, celebrated on October 5th. In 2010, UNESCO highlights the crucial role played by educators in moments of all sorts of crisis – natural, humanitarian, social or economic -, in post-conflict and emergency situations.
30.09.10 Public schools’ teachers participate in exchange program in the United States
Twenty-four school directors of the Brazilian public network visit United States to know the North American public educational system, to participate in workshops on school leadership and management and to visit schools and have meetings with directors and educators. The goal is to learn, teach and, mainly, to exchange experiences in school management and leadership.