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UNESCO has released key findings from the Director-General’s Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity. The report sheds light on the killings of journalists, acts which were...
21/12/2016
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With Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4), the international community has pledged to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” This will...
15/08/2016
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As the UN General Assembly prepares to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UNESCO Institute for Statistics has released a new data tool showing the leaders and emerging players in...
12/09/2016
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About 263 million children and youth are out of school, according to new data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). This is equivalent to a quarter of the population of Europe. The total...
15/07/2016
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The trade of cultural goods doubled during the period 2004-2013 despite a global recession and a massive shift among consumers of movies and music towards web-based services.  A new report from the...
10/03/2016
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As the UIS Governing Board meets in Montreal from 5-6 December, the Institute is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Canada. When the Institute’s doors first opened in Montreal, a handful of staff...
05/12/2016
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Are you an expert data user? Our advanced data browser, UIS.Stat, remains a core product that offers the full range of UIS data and indicators in English and French.  UIS.Stat provides pre-...
09/12/2016
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Around the world, culture is acknowledged as the cornerstone of identity, providing a sense of belonging and the social and economic cohesion of communities. It is also the foundation of sustainable...
26/09/2016