Make a Move Initiative

More than 1,000 languages are spoken across UNESCO-designated sites, representing roughly 15% of the world’s living languages.

Many are Indigenous languages, closely linked to traditional knowledge, cultural practices and local identities.

Their presence highlights the role of UNESCO-designated sites not only in protecting biodiversity and heritage, but also in safeguarding linguistic diversity and intangible cultural heritage.

More insights in UNESCO’s latest report, “People and nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions”: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/people-and-nature-unesco-designated-sites-global-and-local-contributions

In the , journalism is an act of courage.

UNESCO supports journalists to make this possible. Through partnerships with local organizations, we have:

🎙️ Trained 310 journalists in Gaza on ethical reporting, mobile journalism, and fact-checking

🎙️ Provided psychosocial support to ~300 journalists navigating trauma, disinformation, and the emotional weight of crisis reporting

🎙️ Empowered young female journalists through the We Are Journalism initiative, equipping them with gender-sensitive storytelling skills, mentorship, and resilience tools

UNESCO remains committed to standing with the journalists of Palestine, because when they can report safely and with integrity, communities are stronger, and the truth has a chance.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/palestine-supporting-journalists-times-crisis

Blessed New Year to You!🤗

It shall be a year to lead, grow and thrive!

A drop of water holds endless information about our ocean! UNESCO’s eDNA technology is transforming how we study marine biodiversity & ecosystem health amid the impacts of climate change — without harming the environment. Find out more in our new report, Engaging Communities to Safeguard Ocean Life - UNESCO Environmental DNA Expeditions: https://unes.co/370z5x

Today, 1.9 billion students are in school, ready to shape a better future. 🌱🌍 By equipping them with climate education, we can empower the next generation to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. UNESCO is working to ensure that every learner is climate-ready. Learn how we can drive change together.: https://shorturl.at/dLYGR

Move regardless!!

Dear young one, you're not too young to take responsibility.

==> Proverbs 17 verse 6a
"Children’s children are the crown of old men"

This was the bible text that came to my mind when I saw a little child sitting at the back of a man (which I suspected he might be her father or grand father) on a bike so as for the man not to fall for he's old and doesn't have the ability to sit without support.


THE CHILD HAS BECOME THE FATHER OF THE MAN!

The phrase "the child has become the father of the man" means that the child has grown up and taken on the responsibilities that the father once had. In this case, the child is supporting and protecting the father on the bike, which is a role reversal from the father-child relationship.

This situation highlights the idea that everyone has the potential to become a caregiver or protector. It also emphasizes the importance of relationships and how they can evolve over time. The child in this scenario has learned from the father and is now able to give back in a meaningful way.

It's a powerful reminder that age and experience don't always dictate one's ability to offer support and guidance. Sometimes, it's the child who becomes the father of his/her father, taking on responsibilities that they weren't ready for before and showing that they are capable of much more than they were given credit for.

Dear little ones, you're not little to take responsibility! Do not resent the old people God has put around you due to their pressing needs of attention now and then.

It just happened that it's your time to take responsibility!

Good evening 🌆

PS: I was unable to find the right picture to pass this message across. So I'll leave it like this.