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Congratulations on this important policy dialogue! We were proud to support it and look forward to future collaboration on prison education.
How can prison education support rehabilitation and reintegration?
On November 4–5, the Al Qasimi Foundation convened 25 regional and international stakeholders for a policy dialogue, with cooperation and technical advice from @UNESCO and @UIL .
#PrisonEducation
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What happens when young people come together to rethink how we manage one of our most precious resources?
At the 2026 #BiennaleLuanda, organised by the @_AfricanUnion, @UNESCO and the Government of Angola, young people from across Africa showcased their initiatives, highlighting the role of youth-led action in advancing sustainable water management, preventing conflict and strengthening social cohesion.
🎥 Watch to learn more!
unesco.org/en/biennaleluanda #ForThePeople
🌍 How are African cities advancing lifelong learning through regional partnerships?
Join us on 18 November 2026 for the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities webinar ‘Advancing lifelong learning in Africa – Regional partnerships for learning cities’.
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Learning happens in communities, workplaces, cities and everyday life — not only in classrooms.
Join UIL’s webinar series exploring literacy, learning cities, inclusion & lifelong learning.
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Puebla 🇲🇽 will host the Seventh International Conference on Learning Cities in June 2027.
Under the theme Learning Cities in the Age of AI, city leaders worldwide will explore more inclusive & resilient urban futures.
Learn more 🔗 shorturl.at/BEXhC
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🌍 Who will host the Seventh International Conference on Learning Cities?
Join us on 29 October for a special World Cities Day webinar to discover the city that will welcome UNESCO Learning Cities from around the world in June 2027.
🕒15:00–16:00 CET
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Education plays a part. 📚
Only 43% of countries have integrated Media and Information Literacy into their national curricula. As AI, digital platforms and information overload transform how learners access information, these skills are more essential than ever.
Bring MIL into your classroom. Play your part: unesco.org/en/weeks/media-in…
#GlobalMILWeek #WeAllPlayAPart
What’s new at UIL? 🌍
Get monthly updates on the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning's activities, publications, events, courses and knowledge products.
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🌎 Join us on 29 October for a special #WorldCitiesDay webinar with the UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities.
Discover the host city of the 2027 conference & share your priorities for the future of Learning Cities.
🕒 15:00–16:00 CET
Register 👉 shorturl.at/4kTGf
Join us on 28 October 2026 for the webinar ‘Literacy in the digital age: a foundational pillar of inclusive learning societies’.
Explore literacy, digital skills & inclusion through a lifelong learning lens.
📅28 Oct 2026 | 10:00–11:30 (GMT+1)
🔗shorturl.at/Dlm9z
UNESCO-UIL retweeted
These numbers tell a bigger story.
As governments gather at #COP17, UNESCO-designated sites show commitments turning into action: monitored wildlife populations worldwide are down 73% since 1970, but within these sites they remain comparatively stable. Yet nearly 90% of the sites are under pressure.
Explore the full picture in the new report: People and nature in @UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions
🔗 unes.co/li7bxk
#COP17Armenia
How can #lifelonglearning strengthen teacher development?
An IRE study of 300 teacher trainers in Myanmar finds strong links between lifelong learning competencies & learning strategies, underscoring the value of lifelong learning for educators.
📖 shorturl.at/erJFB
How can psychological support help teachers sustain education during extreme crises?
An IRE study from Ukraine explores how targeted psychological training can strengthen teachers’ readiness while supporting educational quality & student well-being.
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Join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities for a special #WorldCitiesDay webinar on 29 October to discover the host city of the 2027 International Conference on Learning Cities and help shape its agenda.
🕒 15:00–16:00 CET
👉 Register: shorturl.at/4kTGf
That's a wrap on the first-ever UNESCO #GNLCAcademy!
A heartfelt thank you to all city teams for your engagement, ideas & commitment to bringing learnings back to your #LearningCities. A special thanks to our generous host Shanghai Open University.
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UIL joined a mission to Syria, coordinated by @unesco_de to assess education needs. Discussions identified areas for UIL support, including adult education policy, National Qualifications Framework, capacity development for adult educators & stronger lifelong learning ecosystems.
The question isn't how we live longer. It's how we live longer, healthier.
#GNLCAcademy participants explored digital inclusion & health literacy for older adults. Ternopil, Quito & Athens showed how #LearningCities support healthy ageing, connection & lifelong learning.
How can lifelong learning accelerate climate action? 🌱
At today’s #GNLCAcademy 2026, participants mapped stakeholders, identified priority learners & designed ESD initiatives to drive local climate action. Inspiring examples from São Paulo, Edmonton, Turin and Mérida!
Healthier cities start with learning.
At today’s #GNLCAcademy session, participants drew inspiration from Phayao 🇹🇭, Abuja 🇳🇬, Medellín 🇨🇴 and Muscat 🇴🇲, exploring how lifelong learning can promote health, reduce inequalities and support healthy ageing.
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How do cities know whether lifelong learning policies are making a real difference in people's lives? Today, #GNLCAcademy participants explored one of the foundations of thriving learning ecosystems: monitoring and evaluating.
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