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UNESCO assists the Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to enhance Open Educational Resources (OER)

August 14, 2015

Pollution of Lagos Lagoon Attracts UNESCO Study

September 7, 2015

Director-General condemns killing of journalist Alex Ogbu during protest in Nigeria

DirectorGeneral condemns killing of journalist Alex Ogbu during protest in Nigeria Paris 02 FebruaryThe DirectorGeneral of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay has urged an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the killing of journalist Alex Ogbu who was shot in Abuja the capital of Nigeria on 21 January I condemn the killing of Alex Ogbu said the DirectorGeneral I call on the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the journalists death and do all that is necessary to ensure that journalists can do their work without fearing for their lives Alex Ogbu a print and web reporter for RegentAfrica Times was shot dead while police dispersed a demonstration of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria nearby UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awarenessraising capacity building and a range of actions notably in the framework of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity See also UNESCO observatory of killed journalists Media contact Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi ggodoiunescoorg

UNESCO and the Media and Information Literacy Coalition of Nigeria seek a literate society

This activity is under the MultiDonor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists

Media and Information Literacy for Critical Thinking

This news is for the project Freedom of Expression Media Pluralism and Diversity supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA

FAQ on COVID-19 and Misinformation Shredder in African Local Languages

Here are frequently asked questions on the COVID19 in local languages produced by the UN Nigeria for your kind information and sharing Keep safe and united for riding out of the pandemic

End Xenophobia around COVID-19

The EU-UN Spotlight Initiative in Nigeria is working against gender-based violence during the COVID-19

Call for proposals: Awareness-raising campaign on migration and COVID-19 in West and Central Africa

I am … #With Her

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today It occurs in every country and in every context Humanitarian emergencies natural disasters and global pandemics put women and girls at increased risk of violence The current COVID19 crisis is no exception 26 billion people are currently confined to their homes to slow the spread of Covid19 But being at home doesnt always mean being safe As the pandemic deepens there is an exponential increase in genderbased violence United Nations SecretaryGeneral António Guterres has made a global appeal for peace everywhere In war zones and in homes UNESCO is working with other UN agencies through the Global Spotlight Initiative and its WithHer campaign to scale up activities to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and deliver a genderresponse effort to stem the spread of the COVID19 virus

Webinar on Overriding Influence of Dis- and Mis-Information on the COVID-19 Pandemic

The "School Meets the Learner" Approach under the COVID-19

Omo Biosphere Reserve in Nigeria produces anti-COVID-19 sanitiser with local products

The Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria FRIN has been promoting research for the development of safe herbal medicines and medical products in the country