UNESCO News

UNESCO Director-General Condemns Killing of Journalist Mohammed Washah in Palestine

UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany condemned the killing of journalist Mohammed Washah in Gaza, Palestine, on April 8, 2026. Washah worked as a correspondent for Al Jazeera. The Director-General called for a thorough investigation and referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2222, unanimously adopted in 2015, on the protection of journalists as civilians in conflict situations.

Virtual Seminar: Forced Displacement, Emergencies, and Education

UNESCO announces a virtual seminar on forced displacement, emergencies, and education scheduled for 29 April 2026 from 2:00–3:30 PM, available in English and French. With over 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and limited access to higher education for refugee youth, the seminar will examine how universities can expand access for displaced learners, strengthen resilience, and bridge humanitarian response with long-term development. The event is part of the Futures Dialogues series.

Hybrid Symposium on Press Freedom, Media Development, West Africa and Sahel, May 5 2026

UNESCO announces a hybrid symposium in Dakar, Senegal on May 5, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM focused on advancing press freedom, media development, and information integrity in full respect of human rights in West Africa and the Sahel. The event is open to in-person attendance in Dakar and virtual participation, with contact provided for registration.