On 17 May 2023, UNESCO supported the Timor-Leste fact-checking alliance to launch its fact-checking operations and website  to monitor election-related disinformation during the Parliamentary Elections on 19 May 2023.

UNESCO welcomed eighteen new geopark sites to the Global Geoparks Network during the 216th session of UNESCO’s Executive Board held on 19-23 May 2023.  This brings the total number of geoparks to 195 in 48 countries. Seven of the new sites are in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, making a notable contribution to the region’s engagement with the UNESCO Global Geoparks programme and the sustainable future of people and nature. The new geoparks count: Indonesia: Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark Indonesia: Maros Pangkep UNESCO Global Geopark Indonesia: Merangin Jambi UNESCO Global Geopark Indonesia: Raja Ampat UNESCO Global Geopark Malaysia: Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark Philippines: Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark Thailand: Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark Created in 2015, the UNESCO Global Geopark label recognizes geological heritage of international significance. It serves local communities by combining the conservation of their heritage with public outreach and a sustainable approach to development. The Executive Board also welcomed eleven new geoparks in Brazil, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Spain, with one transnational geopark in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. More about UNESCO Global Geoparks.

You are invited to submit an offer for Sub-regional Study on Transforming TVET in Ensuring Learning and Skills to Support School-to-Work Transitions in accordance with the present solicitation document. The Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this cover page and the following Annexes: AnnexI: Instructions to Offerors Annex II :General Conditions of Contract Annex IIITerms of Reference (TOR) AnnexI IV: Proposal Submission Form Annex v: Price Schedule Form Annex Vi: Vendor Information Form Your offer comprising of technical proposal and financial proposal should reach the following email address no later than 08 June 2023. Email: edjak.rfp@unesco.org with cc to g.zakki@unesco.org. Subject: RFP TVET (JAK/QUO/23/ED/016) This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm/institution. Your proposal could, however, form the basis for a contract between your company and UNESCO. You are requested to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and to indicate whether or not you will be submitting a proposal. For this purpose, and for any requests for clarification, please contact Mr Gunawan Zakki (g.zakki@unesco.org).

You are invited to submit an offer for Sub-regional Study on Greening Education for Sustainable Development in accordance with the present solicitation document. The Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this cover page and the following Annexes: Annex I: Instructions to Offerors Annex II: General Conditions of Contract Annex III: Terms of Reference (TOR) Annex IV: Proposal Submission Form Annex V: Price Schedule Form Annex VI: Vendor Information Form Your offer comprising of technical proposal and financial proposal should reach the following email address no later than 08 June 2023. Email: edjak.rfp@unesco.org with cc to g.zakki@unesco.org. Subject: RFP ESD (JAK/QUO/23/ED/015) This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm/institution. Your proposal could, however, form the basis for a contract between your company and UNESCO. You are requested to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and to indicate whether or not you will be submitting a proposal. For this purpose, and for any requests for clarification, please contact Mr Gunawan Zakki (g.zakki@unesco.org).

On 3 - 4 May 2023, UNESCO held an online training on online harmful content analysis in times of elections. 35 people participated, representing the 12 member organizations of the Damai Coalition in Indonesia as well as the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM). The training strengthened the capacities of Indonesian civil society to monitor the spread of disinformation and hate speech on social media. Ahead of the 2024 General Elections, effective preventive and monitoring mechanisms will be key to ensure that electoral campaigning and communications are not disrupted.

You are invited to submit an offer for Promoting Musicians’ Intellectual Property in Digital Platforms: Publication launch, manual testing, and policy recommendation in accordance with the present solicitation document. The Request for Proposal (RFP) consists of this cover page and the following Annexes: Annex I Instructions to Offerors Annex II General Conditions of Contract Annex III Terms of Reference (TOR) Annex IV Proposal Submission Form Annex V Price Schedule Form Annex VI Vendor Information Form    Your offer comprising of technical proposal and financial proposal should reach the following email address no later than 31 May 2023. UNESCO Jakarta – Culture Sector jakarta@unesco.org with cc to my.choi@unesco.org and mh.habib@unesco.org. This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm/institution. Your proposal could, however, form the basis for a contract between your company and UNESCO. You are requested to acknowledge the receipt of this letter and to indicate whether or not you will be submitting a proposal. For this purpose, and for any requests for clarification, please contact Mee Young Choi my.choi@unesco.org and M Hasnan Habib mh.habib@unesco.org.