This year’s World Radio Day to be celebrated under the theme “New World, New Radio”
Cambodia will join the rest of the world to mark the 10th edition of World Radio Day today and the 110 years of radio under the theme “New World, New Radio”.
Tag: UNESCO
Unesco marks International Day for Tolerance with solidarity mural
Unesco celebrated the ‘International Day for Tolerance’ by creating a mural at its office.
UNESCO says COVID-19 impacts 113,000 Cambodian school personnel
While the world, including Cambodia is celebrating today the Word Teacher’s Day, UNESCO said Cambodian education sector is one of the affected-sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prek Kampi potential Natural World Heritage Site
Ministry considering putting Prek Kampi on a tentative list to send to UNESCO.
UNESCO commits to improving Cambodian education ahead of International Literacy Day
UNESCO is committed to continue working with the government to eradicate illiteracy.
Unesco handbook to help counter disinformation
The UN Educational Organisation launches a handbook to educate practising reporters.
UNESCO highlights education contribution amid school closures
UNESCO highlights its role in supporting education initiatives in the Kingdom.
Positive results for Factory Literacy Program
Program has seen massive improvements in livelihoods of workers.
Alternative education programme to expand to 15 provinces
Plans to expand centres so online education can be provided to drop out students.
PM marks anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Chapei Dang Veng
PM: “Chapei Dang Veng’s songs…tell ancient and educational stories to people about virtue and culture.”
Unesco honours two Thai monks for roles in promoting peace
Two highly revered Thai Buddhist monks have been recognised by Unesco.
Unesco, IFAP meet in Malaysia to deliberate on information for all
Cambodia was among the countries which participated in the two-day conference.
Siem Reap celebrates International Literacy Day
Education Ministry and Unesco celebrates International Literacy Day in Siem Reap.
Myanmar’s Bagan wins UNESCO heritage listing
Myanmar has hailed the listing of its ancient city of Bagan as a World Heritage Site announced at the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held in Baku, Azerbaijan late Saturday.
New hope for dropouts still willing to learn
BEEP students share their journey with the second educational chance.
Tourism Minister reveals plan for recognition of Khmer noodles
Tourism Minister wants Khmer noodles listed on Unesco’s cultural heritage list.
Malaysia fights to save centuries-old creole
Malaysia’s Portuguese Eurasian community has a distinct and vibrant culture. But many older folk fear that their language Kristang, which UNESCO lists as “severely endangered”, is increasingly being discarded by the younger generation.
Ministry calls on journalists to uphold ethics and professionalism
Information Ministry celebrates today World Press Freedom Day with theme of the “media’s role in supporting peace and democracy.”
Three more BEEP centres open in Phnom Penh
Three Basic Education Equivalency Programme centres are launched.
Scholarships
Scholarships: Civil Society Leadership Awards – Angkor Photo Workshops – Adenauer Young Scholars
Ministry asks Unesco to speed up registration work
The Ministry of Tourism has asked Unesco to accelerate the process of listing historic Battambang, Kratie, and Kampot as heritage cities.
Unesco, ministry vow stronger cooperation
Unesco pledged to continue working closely with the Ministry of Tourism.
Did you know
Cambodia has three sites inscribed on the World Heritage list. The Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and the largest tourist attraction site of Cambodia, was added to the World Heritage list by Unesco in 1992.
BEEP expansion to benefit garment workers
Labour Ministry and Unesco are to expand the Basic Education Equivalent Project.
E-learning programme launched to encourage dropouts to study
Education Ministry and Unesco launch the Basic Education Equivalency Programme.
E-learning programme launched to encourage dropouts
In a bid to increase the number of graduates in the Kingdom, the Education Ministry and Unesco today launched the Basic Education Equivalency Programme at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh and three other branches in Siem Reap.
Japanese ‘demon’ festival grapples with blessing and curse of UNESCO
As a child, Tatsuo Sato was terrified when the Namahage demons roared into his northern Japanese house every year, but in adulthood he mourned as the centuries-old tradition faded away.
Keeping Singapore’s foodie culture alive
Leong Yuet Meng cannot walk more than 10 meters without assistance. Yet, the frail 90-year-old still runs a wanton noodle stall in downtown Singapore, selling at least 200 bowls on any given day.
In the Land of Khol
In November 2018, UNESCO inscribed Lakhon Khol Wat Svay Andet, a form of Khmer masked drama dance, into its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Culture Ministry seeks Unesco recognition for Khmer heritage
Efforts to include intangible heritage in Unesco’s World Heritage List.
