(NATCOM) – Basseterre, 27 May 2015: The National Commission for UNESCO has announced plans to host a Sub-Regional Slave Route Conference that will be based on the theme: “Beyond Reparations: Strengthening the Slave Route Project in the Caribbean Region”. The Conference will be held from 7th to 8th July 2015 at the St. Kitts Marriott …
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ATTITUDE CHANGE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOSTERED BY YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 08, 2015 (SKNIS): Minister responsible for Education and UNESCO Honourable Shawn Richards has placed the onus of changing society’s attitude toward the care of the environment on the youth. This was noted at the launching ceremony of the UNESCO Youth Ambassadors for Climate Change, on May 08. The minister noted that …
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NEVISIANS ASKED TO SEARCH THEIR PAST AT UNESCO AFRICAN ANCESTRY PROJECT LAUNCH
The sounds, rhythyms, movements and vibrant colours of Africa were displayed at the launch of the UNESCO African Ancestry Project on April 7 with a view to bringing greater awareness of African Ancestry apart from the written history of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade which has overshadowed the otherwise rich African history. Featured speaker at …
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UNESCO African Ancestry Project to be Launched in Nevis
In an information statement released by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), Executive Director, Evelyn Henville said her organization is about to launch a project entitled “Educating the Population of St. Kitts and Nevis on Afro-Caribbean Ancestry” next Tuesday (April 07). Ms. Henville stated that implementation of the programme otherwise dubbed “The UNESCO African …
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UNESCO TEAM PLEASED WITH TVET POLICY PROGRESS
A UNESCO team has reported that they are pleased with what has been accomplished with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy. The duo included Associate Evaluation Specialist Ekaterina Sediakina and Senior Consultant/Managing Partner Bert-Jan Buiskool. During their recent visit to the Federation, they explained that UNESCO is doing an evaluation of organisations …
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Special Interest Groups Feature at UNESCO Launch of Youth for Human Rights Awareness Project
NATCOM (SKN) – Basseterre: November 24, 2014: Outstanding at the launch of the UNESCO Youth for Human Rights Awareness Project was the fact that youth from all strata of society attended to represent their various groups and interests, boding well for the future development of the project. Representatives of the Rastafarian Community, legal profession, persons …
OCTOBER 24th IS UNITED NATIONS DAY
“The United Nations is needed more than ever at this time of multiple crises. […] At this critical moment, let us reaffirm our commitment to empowering the marginalized and vulnerable. On United Nations Day, I call on Governments and individuals to work in common cause for the common good. ” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General’s Message …