| EDUCATION 23 January, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) Launch of the UNESCO Youth Education Report 2026 UNESCO will dedicate International Day of Education 2026 (24 January) to celebrating youth as co-creators of education. On this occasion, UNESCO will host on 23 January a youth-led event at its Headquarters, and will publish a new report measuring student and youth participation in education legislation and policy-making. Learn more. CULTURE 24 January, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture Held every year on 24 January, World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture celebrates the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world, reinforcing UNESCO's mandate to promote respect for cultural diversity and human creativity around the globe. Learn more. EDUCATION 27 January, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust On this day, UNESCO reaffirms the continued relevance to teach and learn about the Holocaust. Activities will include a commemoration ceremony and an event for students at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, as well as a workshop at the Shoah Memorial. UNESCO will also present the exhibition "Some Were Neighbours", which reflects the civic responsibility of those who witnessed and collaborated in the Nazis' crimes. On this occasion, UNESCO will launch the findings of a new survey of over 2,000 teachers across the European Union examining their understanding and experience of antisemitism, including Holocaust denial, in the classroom. Learn more. SOCIAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES 28 January, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) Albert Hirschman Lectures with Leonardo Lomeli Leonardo Lomelí Venegas is a Mexican economist, historian, and academic, serving as the 35th rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He will deliver a Keynote Speech about education and development at UNESCO, as part of the Albert Hirschman Lectures series. Learn more. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11 February, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) International Day of Women and Girls in Science This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO, and the support of young girls, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace. Learn more. ACCESS TO INFORMATION 13 February, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) World Radio Day 2026 UNESCO will shine light on the opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) opens for radio broadcasters: not just for innovation but for deepening their bond with listeners. When used ethically and responsibly to support professional judgement, creativity and public service values, AI can become an ally in strengthening audience trust. Learn more. CULTURE 18 February, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) Report on creative industries This quadrennial Report on Creative Industries will be released in the context of the intergovernmental meeting of the 2005 Convention on Creative Industries. This comprehensive report examine the impact of cultural policies and will feature 10 chapters on issues ranging from digital environment, gender equality, artistic mobility, and the flows of cultural goods and services.. Learn more about the 2022 edition of the report and about the 2005 Convention. EDUCATION International Mother Language Day 21 February, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) This international day is an opportunity to highlight dedicated efforts to preserve linguistic diversity and promote the use of mother tongues. Globally 40 per cent of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand. Learn more. GENDER 8 March, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) International Women's Day UNESCO will mark International Women's Day on 8 March, celebrating the achievements of women and reaffirming its commitment to advancing gender equality in all spheres of life. Further details on the commemoration will be available closer to the day. Learn more EDUCATION 19 March, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) International Day for Digital Learning UNESCO will publish new data on the number of countries implementing a smartphone ban in schools, and will launch a new Charter on Public Digital Learning Platforms in partnership with UNICEF and ITU. Learn more. SCIENCES 21 March, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination UNESCO will commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, sharing best practices of inclusive policies and reaffirming its commitment to equality, human rights and the fight against all forms of racism. Learn more SCIENCES 19 March, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) Launch of the World Water Development Report 2026 The launch of UNESCO's "World Water Development Report 2026, Water for All People: Equal Rights and Opportunities" will take place ahead of World Water Day on March 22. The report will spotlight how persistent gender inequalities continue to shape access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and water resources worldwide. The 2026 edition of the report underscores that millions—especially the poorest, women and girls, and marginalized communities—still face unequal access to water, sanitation and hygiene. Learn more. EDUCATION 25 March, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris (France) Launch of the Global Education Monitoring Report 2026 The 2026 edition of UNESCO's flagship education report will take comprehensive stock of the progress achieved since the start of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 – ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education. Titled "Countdown to 2030: Access and equity", the report will provide the latest data and analysis on key global education indicators: out-of-school rate, completion rate, early childhood participation, and higher education enrolment. Learn more. | 
