On 20 January 2021, the UNESCO Beijing Cluster Office and UNESCO Bangkok, in cooperation with the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), hosted the first sub-regional preparatory consultation for the

On 24 and 25 January 2021, UNESCO learning cities from around the world will celebrate the International Day of Education (January 24) under the theme ‘Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation’.

In a blog post, Ms Zohour Alaoui, former president of the UNESCO General Conference, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Berlin and UIL Governing Board Member, describes the importance of lifelong learning to Morocco. 

As an active member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, Clermont-Ferrand in France has made lifelong learning a priority for urban development.

Adult numeracy and literacy skills are key to transforming lives, promoting social inclusion and contributing to sustainable societies.

Adult numeracy is key to improving citizens’ lives and supporting the development of jobs markets, economies and societies around the globe.

On 12 and 13 November 2020, UNESCO learning cities from around the globe met virtually to share strategies, experiences and challenges relating to citizenship education.

Global health education and emergency response as key topic

Ms Cláudia Costin, Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation of Education Policies in Brazil, joined the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in N