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When journalists are silenced, we no longer have access to the full story. This #WorldPressFreedomDay, we stand with those who risk everything to keep us informed. Support journalism. Protect #PressFreedom. Learn more about UNESCO’s work: https://lnkd.in/dvntrZFq

🔴 The Nicaraguan newspaper #LaPrensa has been announced as the laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World #PressFreedom Prize 2025, on the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals. The award ceremony will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on the sidelines of the World Conference on Press Freedom on 7 May 2025. 3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eepqtP83

Our planet is home to extraordinary places that tell the story of humanity’s past. From the iconic Acropolis in Athens to the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, these sites are protected by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value. Each #WorldHeritage Site connects us to our shared history and inspires us to preserve these irreplaceable legacies that belong to all of humanity. Learn more about our work to safeguard these treasures for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/gPTHguNg

250 young citizens, 21 marine #WorldHeritage sites, and one shared mission: protecting ocean biodiversity for future generations. And you can be part of it! UNESCO's eDNA technology empowers people of all ages to help unlock the secrets of our ocean. Discover more: https://unes.co/370z5x

WE’RE LIVE NOW! Experience an unforgettable journey through the magic of jazz, showcasing incredible artists from around the world united by this timeless genre. Tap the link to join the live concert https://lnkd.in/eJSNZ7G5 #JazzDay International Jazz Day Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz

🎷 Just announced: UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce the designation of Chicago (USA) as host city for the 2026 International #JazzDay World Concert! This edition will mark the 15th anniversary of the event and coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/erN8tHHv International Jazz Day Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz

Access to education is a human right. Yet, 1.5 million girls in Afghanistan are currently banned from school. They must be allowed to learn, reach their full potential & contribute to their country’s future. More from UNESCO: https://lnkd.in/ePzU5erc

🎷 “Music, especially jazz, has the power to bring people together. Tune in to Herbie Hancock’s special message for International #JazzDay 2025. Today, let's recognise jazz as a powerful force for dialogue and mutual understanding. This year’s Global Concert comes to you from Abu Dhabi — and whether you're there in person or tuning in from across the globe, you can join us live! Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eJSNZ7G5 International Jazz Day Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz

🎙️ Join us for 7 minutes with jazz legend and UNESCO Artist for Peace, Marcus Miller, as he recalls his journey from a music-filled childhood in Brooklyn to playing alongside jazz greats like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Dizzy Gillespie. In this conversation with UNESCO’s Chief of Digital Channels, Gabrielle Menezes, Marcus Miller shares how jazz shaped his understanding of individuality and collaboration, why training your ears is just as important as practice, and how music has the power to connect people beyond words. Today, he continues to advocate for music education, encouraging young musicians not only to practice, but to train their ears, develop their instincts, and honour the art of improvisation. And if you’re new to jazz? He recommends starting with Miles Davis’ “So What” — imagining each instrument as a voice, a personality, a storyteller. 🎧 Tune in and listen to the full discussion — a perfect way to mark International #JazzDay, and highlight the power of music: https://lnkd.in/eANui7cY Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edTfuQvd International Jazz Day Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz

🎷 More than just music, jazz is a powerful tool for creativity and education. It encourages artistic innovation, improvisation, and the blending of traditions into new forms of expression. Celebrated in over 190 countries, #JazzDay brings people together through the universal language of music. 30 April is International #JazzDay! Join us: https://lnkd.in/edTfuQvd International Jazz Day Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz