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Through hands-on training in 3D printing, robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence, Kenyan educators are learning to make STEM lessons more engaging and accessible — inspiring the next generation of innovators across Africa.Read moreAI can make mistakes: Why media literacy matters more than everThis year’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week (24–31 October), themed “Minds Over AI – MIL in Digital Spaces,” brings its main conference to Colombia to explore how media and information literacy (MIL) can help people think critically about AI-generated content.Read more Thumbnail play_arrow©UNESCOCTRL + ALT + MUTE: Silencing one woman journalist is silencing a thousand women’s voicesNearly 75% of women journalists surveyed by UNESCO have faced online violence, and one in four received physical or death threats. 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UNESCO Peru and the Ministry of Culture launch the project “Uyariy Peru: Roadmap for Music in Digital Environments.” 20 November 2025 UNESCO calls on teachers in Ibero-America to complete a questionnaire on their training needs in inclusive education 20 November 2025 For Women in Science Chile 2025 Award highlights researchers in advanced materials and black holes 20 November 2025 Bangladesh launches national AI Readiness Assessment Report to guide ethical, inclusive and human-centred AI governance 20 November 2025 Load more UNESCO Latest News Calendar of events In brief Our Impact Fields of expertise Core Data Portal Subscribe to our newsletters UNESCO Shop Terms of use UNESCO Name & Logo FAQ Report fraud, abuse, misconduct Scam alert Policies Protection of human rights (Procedure 104) Privacy Notice Access to Information Environmental and Social Policies Follow usInstagramLinkedInYouTubeXTikTokWhatsAppBlueSkyUNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. 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