These issues will be at the heart of a High Level Debate on the Culture of Peace and Non Violence organized by UNESCO, in the presence of the UN Secretary-General, UNESCO Special Envoy for Basic and Higher Education Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser and prominent intellectuals and peace advocates, including Wole Soyinka, Elie Wiesel and Forrest Whittaker.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The continued prevalence of illiteracy in the country is due to a number of socio-economic factors including high levels of poverty and the general lack of development, all of which prevents many people from gaining access to basic education.

UNESCO: Ganokendra Model of Community Learning Centres

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General, Education Sector, and the direct supervision of the Director of the Division for Basic to Higher Education and Learning, the incumbent will lead the design, coordination, execution and evaluation efforts for programme and projects and play a significant role in policy and strategy direction, development and integration, and resource optimization.

UNESCO: Vacancy : Chief of Section (11/5/2011) (ED 197 - (P5))