Living in an abundance of water, yet millions of the world’s population are thirsty
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Earth’s surface is said to be covered by over 70% of water, meaning no one on this planet should have difficulty accessing a basic commodity such as water. But the sad reality is that even though we are surrendered by water in abundance (oceans and freshwater lakes, streams, rivers, and man-made […]
UNESCO names Senegal as true home of Jollof Rice over Ghana and Nigeria
UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice, also known as Ceebu jën in Senegal, settling a long-standing debate between West African nations Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The dish, which is a staple in West African cuisine, is made of rice and fish, accompanied by vegetables and sometimes tomatoes. According to research […]
Education must remain a priority for global development – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to ensure that education remains a priority in the common development agenda of countries. As the recently appointed Domestic Financing champion of the Global Partnership for Education, President Akufo-Addo sought […]
Transformation of Education begins with Teachers- UNESCO
The transformation of education begins with teachers “You cannot teach today the same way you did yesterday to prepare students for tomorrow” John Dewey. ”The world has committed to transforming education and to address the main obstacles that prevent teachers from leading this transformation. The recent report from the International Commission on the Futures of […]
“Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and Safety of Journalists: our Hallmark’’ says GJA and UNESCO
By: Rebecca Ekpe The right to seek Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and the Safety of Journalists are our Hallmark, says the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, President, Albert Dwumfour and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO’s Head of Office and Representative in Ghana, Abdourahamane Diallo. Both shared these sentiments at UNESCO’s […]
UNESCO, GJA develop handbook for media on migration reporting
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Orientation (UNESCO), and the Ghana Journalists Association have developed a handbook on migration reporting for media practitioners. The handbook seeks to address gaps in reporting on migration and to build capacities of journalists to produce quality information on migration risks. This was disclosed by Mr Abdourahamane Diallo, UNESCO […]
