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UNESCO Ramallah

Representation for

UNESCO's office in Ramallah was established in 1997, initially as a liaison office. At its inception, it dealt with Education and Culture in Palestine. Over time, it also began to incorporate Communication and Information activities. Now designated as a National Office, UNESCO's work in Palestine represents a sustained effort in international cooperation to support the Palestinian people in the main areas of UNESCO’s competence. From promoting the rights to education and freedom of expression, to safeguarding cultural and natural heritage sites, the wide range of projects and activities are designed to have an impact on the largest number of beneficiaries possible.

 

Providing mental health and psychosocial support to children in the Gaza Strip
UNESCO calls for the protection of journalists in the Gaza Strip
Gaza: UNESCO grants enhanced provisional protection to St. Hilarion Monastery; calls for protection of culture
Gaza Strip: UNESCO calls for an immediate halt to strikes against schools
75 Steps Towards Preserving Palestinian Cultural Heritage
From Gaza to Germany with GardeBot the Robot
From theory to practice - training the TVET trainers in Palestine

Our impact in numbers

5
UNESCO Chairs

have been established in Palestine

4
Properties inscribed

on the World Heritage List

44
UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet)

7 primary schools, 5 primary and secondary schools, 32 secondary schools

75
Historic sites

rehabilitated in Palestine

1330
Journalists or media professionals

trained by UNESCO Ramallah since 2020 (726 women and 604 men)

+140
Schools in Palestine

Have benefited from educational training

1557
Girls and boys from 20 marginalized schools

benefited from activities related to psychosocial support.

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UNESCO Sites & Designations in the Arab Region

World Heritage Sites

in the Arab Region

Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage

and Safeguarding practices in the Arab region (some shared with other countries)

Endangered Languages

registered by Arab States are being monitored

Biosphere Reserves

in the Arab region

Creative cities

in the Arab region

Heritage documentaries

in the Arab region listed on the Memory of the World Register

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