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News Director-General of UNESCO expresses solidarity with Italy after devastating earthquake26 August 2016
News The Director-General of UNESCO is awarded the Marisa Bellisario Prize for women’s leadership4 June 2016
News UNESCO Director-General: "Protecting culture is a moral responsibility and a security issue"16 February 2016
News Education and knowledge are powerful weapons to counter youth radicalisation and to build longlasting bridges across cultures16 February 2016
News Minister Gentiloni "Italy is working with all partners to strengthen cultural diplomacy around the world"3 June 2015