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Message of the Director Dear
Colleagues
and
Partners,
Last week we had a successful Regional Technical Workshop on Advancing Policies of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Eastern Africa, from 8 to 10 May 2018, in Nairobi Kenya. The workshop gathered thirteen countries in Eastern Africa to share experiences and best practices in ESD Policies. The aim for each country was to develop their own national policies and to mainstream ESD in their educational systems. It is expected that the national policy will become the guiding instrument for the national strategy for sustainable development (SDGs) and UNESCO is committed to helping ministries of education to design
and implement policies on ESD to integrate ESD into curricula and national quality standards and
develop
clear
indicators
to
establish
standards
for
learning
outcomes.
Furthermore, the Workshop on creating an inventory of intangible heritage in Juba, South Sudan came to an end on 12 May 2018. The process of inventorying intangible cultural heritage and making those inventories accessible to the public can also encourage creativity and self-respect in the communities and individuals where expressions and practices of intangible cultural heritage originate. The inventory provides a basis for formulating concrete plans
to
safeguard
the
intangible
cultural
heritage.
On 11 May 2018, we also celebrated the UN Open Day in the Kenya UN Compound in Nairobi, gathering UN staff and their families to appreciate the work of the UN, showcasing the projects and initiatives of UN agencies and programmes, with music and games for children and UN tours available for all! UNESCO was present with an exhibition booth, highlighting the work UNESCO is doing in the East Africa Region. I wish to congratulate all of you, in all offices in East Africa for all the efforts and the extra miles of your tasks and responsibilities! In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Global Education Monitoring Report 2017/2018 was launched on 13 May 2018. The report addresses accountability in education and the shared responsibilities of all actors and stakeholders of education to ensuring quality and inclusive education I
for wish
you
a
all. productive
week
!
Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta
Announcement
Call for Papers/Presentations in EN, FR, ES - Global Media and Information Literate Cities: Voices, Power and Change Makers The annual Global MIL Week activities and the feature conference are important opportunities for stakeholders globally to celebrate the progress achieved towards the process of "MIL for
all". Global MIL Week also enables connections and sharing of creative projects, the latest research, new ideas, and information across countries and stakeholders involved in MIL, and in print, screen-based and digital media. How to get involved: Click here!
New to UNESCO East Africa Team!
Randriatefison Jean Leonard joins the Madagascar team. Professional experience in disaster risk management, results-based management, local governance, projects development, he has managed the UNESCO/Chanel Foundation initiative and has extensive experience with UN as projects manager and technical assistant.
Mboatiana Andriamihaja will join the Madagascar team in Betroka. He has experience as online editor, journalist and ecotourism consultant. He has a passion for hiking.
Djabhana Said Ibrahim joins the Comoros team as coordinator of culture projects. She is currently working on the launch of a project for capacity building in the Comoros for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development- Funds-in-Trust of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority to UNESCO
News of the week
Building peace and social cohesion through documenting the living cultural heritage of South Sudan's diverse ethnic communities
Missions Ann
Therese
Ndong-Jatta
UN Development Group-West and Central Africa 2017 and UNCT Performance Management Team 15
Meeting to
18
May
2018
Dakar,
Senegal
Mika
Odido
Participation in the FUST Ocean Event results of projects funded through Flanders & presentation of UNESCO Science Trust Fund/ Participation in meeting of the Steering Committee
for
the
Ocean
Teacher
Academy
14
to
17 May
2018
Brussels,
Belgium
Karalyn
Monteil
Annual UNCT Retreat and meeting with national authorities concerning the Culture Programme 14
to
18
May
2018
Asmara, Eritrea
What happened last week
Regional
Meeting
to
address
Early
Unintended Pregnancy in Eastern and Southern
Africa
A regional meeting to develop messages to address Early Unintended Pregnancy in Eastern and Southern Africa region was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 8 May 2018. Kenya was represented by Ms. Jane Kamau, Programme Officer HIV and Health Education. The message development process was
informed
by
thesituational
analysis undertaken in 10 countries including Kenya. Early and unintended pregnancy (EUP) is a global public health concern, with particularlyhigh prevalence rates in SubSaharan Africa. EUP is driven by multiple factors
that
include poverty,
lack
of
information and access to reproductive health services, cultural norms, peer pressure and sexual coercion/abuse. EUP jeopardizes educational attainment for girls through school drop-out and decreased school completion. Preventing EUP is therefore an important component of a wider response to ensuring the right to education for all girls. Achieving this requires an effective response from the education sector, in collaboration with other sectors. UN
Open
Day
in
Kenya
UNESCO joined forces with the UN System in Kenya to explain the work of the United Nations n the Eastern Africa region, on 11 May 2018. UN programmes and funds exhibited their work through stands, welcoming UN staff and their families in the world of the UN, offering free UN tours and UN bike tours, playing Jazz music and involving children in face-painting and games activities. Drummers from Burundi performed in front of an estimate of 4000 participants, among UN staff, families and embassy representatives. A refugee market, with young women from refugee camps in Kenya, showcased their handcrafts and their artisans work, as a way of unleashing their creative potentials into an economic-activity that can empower them socially and economically. The aim of the UN Open Day was to build solidarity and team work among UN agencies, as well as opening the world of the UN to build it closer to the people. To view photos of the event, click here
Upcoming events
National launch of the 2017/8 GEM Report Accountability in Education: Meeting our commitments 13 May 2018 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia International Museums' Day 18 May World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 21 May
Birthdays Elizabeth Karanja
12 May Lydiah Gachungi 27 May
Publications & Videos VIDEO: International Day of Sport for Development & Peace 2018, Live again the moments with us! Africa
Heritage
and
Wold
Sustainable
Development
Photos: UN
Open
Photos: Education
for
Day
in
Sustainable
Kenya, Development,
check from
all Policy
the to
photos! Practice
Tweet of the Week on @UNESCOEast: Presentation on the Status of #ESD Policy Frameworks in the #EasternAfrica region by Saba Bokhari, Education programme specialist at @UnescoEast #GAPesd @UNESCO @Education2030UN