Single Fathers Empowerment Programme Single Fathers in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis are being given the opportunity to reverse what has been often portrayed in a negative light – “Their commitment to their children.” Recognizing the large number of young men who fall into this category (single father) in St. Kitts and Nevis …
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International Day of Peace
(NATCOM) BASSETERRE St. Kitts, September 11, 2014 – Established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the United Nations General Assembly, and first observed in September 1982, The International Day of Peace is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within and among nations. In 2001, the General Assembly by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282, establishing September 21 …
UNESCO Director-General Urges Investment in Peace
Against the backdrop of wars and their accompanying human suffering, the Director-General of UNESCO Ms. Irina Bokova has called on individuals and nations to “invest” in creating lasting peace. She has expressed this desire as member countries of the United Nations celebrate International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 21. “We must be as bold …
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Cultural Music Documentary Debuts At Independence
A documentary on the cultural music of St. Kitts and Nevis will make its debut over the Independence period thanks to the local UNESCO National Commission which spearheaded its production. Antonio Maynard, Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission, emphasized that as St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates its 31st Anniversary of Independence, it is important …
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Video Documentary on History of SKN Music
The National Commission for UNESCO released a documentary on the cultural music of St. Kitts and Nevis over the Independence period in September 2014. Over 50 local musicians and music practitioners were researched and interviewed in this documentary which tells the story of the development of music from an economic and social perspective in the Federation. …
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SKN NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO COLLABORATES TO LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE
The National Commission for UNESCO is in a better position to highlight its projects and programmes following the participation of one of its members Maria Crawford in a Website Development Workshop which was held in Jamaica from September 2-4, 2014. The workshop which was spearheaded by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO as part of …
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UNESCO Director-General Closes the Global Media Forum in Bali
The three-day “Global Media Forum: (GMF) The Role of Media in Realizing the Future We Want For All” culminated with the release of the “Bali Road Map,” a call to action for the inclusion of media on the global development agenda. Ms Bokova recalled the 2013 UNESCO General Conference when Member States underlined the need …
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School Safety Project
The school safety project is all about the safety of children while they are on the school premises. Although a large component of it concerns what should take place in the event of natural disasters, it is more extensive and includes the general safety of students in threatening circumstances. In other words all aspects of …
UNESCO Commission Announces Approved Participation Programmes for 2014
NATCOM (SKN) – Basseterre: August 12, 2014: Three projects submitted to UNESCO for consideration under its Participation Programmes were approved for the 2014- 2016 period. Secretary General of the National Commission For UNESCO Antonio Maynard reported that the projects: “Empowering Single Fathers through Educational Programmes; Youth for Human Rights Awareness; as well as Educating the …
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UNESCO Team Lays Groundwork for Technical Mission on Education Policy Review
NATCOM (SKN) – Basseterre: June 26, 2014: The Ministry of Education in St. Christopher and Nevis welcomed members of a UNESCO technical advisory team on a three-day sensitization visit in preparation for an upcoming Education Sector Policy Review and Sector Strategic Plan. Dr. Neva Pemberton, Education Planner in Nevis and National Coordinator for the review …
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