China’s other great wall is impressive, too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
In August 2013, the UN General Assembly made the decision to proclaim 6 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. UNESCO is the United Nations’ lead agency for Physical ...
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UNESCO Urges End to Border Wall Threatening World Heritage Site, Wildlife in Mexico
FUZHOU, China— The UNESCO World Heritage Committee today urged the United States to stop border wall construction. The committee also called on the United States to work with Mexico to assess damage ...
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Frankétienne (1936-2025): A Tireless Defender of Haitian Culture and UNESCO Artist for Peace
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, paid tribute to him. Frankétienne, whose departure leaves an immense void, made a lasting impact on the literary and artistic scene with his plays, poems, ...