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Observatory of killed journalistThis Observatory provides updated information on the killing of journalists since 1993 and on the judicial status of condemned cases since 2006. It also provides public access to country responses to UNESCO's requests for information into the judicial status of ongoing and unresolved cases. You may browse the full list of killed journalists and search for visual statistics and data . This Observat
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UNESCO EventsThis dataset lists events organized by UNESCO, including symposia, working group meetings, and international congresses. It provides details such as event titles, dates, locations, formats (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), and interpretation languages. The dataset helps track global discussions on education, culture, science, and sustainable development.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals StatisticsOfficial SDG indicators statistical data from UNStats organized by country, goal, target, and year. Authoritative source for public analysis, monitoring, and reporting of Sustainable Development Goals progress with M49 codes.
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Intangible Heritage ListThis dataset presents elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, including traditional practices, skills, and expressions that define cultural identities. It features detailed information on cultural elements from various countries, their inscriptions, and the year of listing. The dataset highlights humanity’s shared heritage and promotes the safeguarding of cultural diversi
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World Heritage ListThis dataset contains the UNESCO World Heritage List, showcasing sites of outstanding universal value recognized for their cultural, natural, or mixed significance. It includes information on site locations, criteria for inclusion, and the year of inscription, supporting efforts to safeguard the world’s heritage for future generations. Terms and Conditions of Use
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National CommissionsThe Dataset "National Commissions for UNESCO" provides a directory of the National Commissions, which are national cooperating bodies established by UNESCO Member States. These commissions serve as a bridge between UNESCO and each country's governmental and non-governmental organizations, facilitating collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication. The dataset associated with this
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SDG 9.5 – Research & Development (R&D) IndicatorsContains SDG indicators on R&D expenditure (% of GDP) and researchers per million inhabitants , with global coverage since 1996. Data comes from national surveys and international partners (OECD, Eurostat, RICYT).
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Marine Biodiversity by Ocean Area – Ocean Biodiversity Information SystemMarine biodiversity indicators for ocean areas worldwide — exclusive economic zones, high seas (ABNJ) and ecologically significant areas (EBSA) — built from Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) the IOC-UNESCO global marine biodiversity database. For each area it summarises how many species and taxa have been recorded, the volume of observations, the share of IUCN-threatened species, and th
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Man and the Biosphere ProgrammeThe Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme is an intergovernmental scientific programme that aims to establish a scientific basis for enhancing the relationship between people and their environments. It combines the natural and social sciences with a view to improving human livelihoods and safeguarding natural and managed ecosystems, thus promoting innovative approaches to economic development that
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UNESCO Open Learning CoursesCatalogue of the online courses offered across UNESCO on the Open Learning platform (openlearning.unesco.org). It brings together learning offerings from UNESCO and its partner institutions in a single, organization-wide collection covering all areas of the Organization's mandate. Courses are free, open to a global audience, and available in several languages. They are delivered on either a self-p
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UNESCO Art CollectionDiscover a curated selection of artworks from the UNESCO collection, including images and rich cultural metadata. This dataset follows international museum standards to ensure interoperability, discovery, and reuse across cultural and educational platforms.
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UNESDOC CatalogueThis dataset contains bibliographic information on UNESCO’s publications, including titles, descriptions, subjects, creators, and publication years. It provides insights into topics such as education, culture, science, and international cooperation as documented in UNESCO’s archives.
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UNESCO UNITWIN ChairsThis dataset contains comprehensive information about the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme, a global initiative launched in 1992 that promotes international inter-university cooperation and networking. The dataset includes records of UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks spanning multiple countries and academic disciplines. Each entry contains multilingual titles, country information, keywords, and in
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Other Policy Relevant Indicators (Education – OPRI)Extended set of education indicators not part of SDG 4, including metrics on teachers, mobility, and system performance. Complements SDG monitoring with deeper policy insights. Since 2000. Background Information
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Global CO2 EmissionsGlobal CO2 emissions data by country and sector (1970-2023). Analysis-ready format with ISO codes and IPCC classifications for climate research and policy analysis.
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Legal Affairs UNESCO InstrumentsThis dataset compiles information on UNESCO’s legal instruments, including conventions, recommendations, and declarations, along with their adoption dates and ratifications by Member States. It serves as a resource for tracking international agreements and commitments in areas such as education, culture, science, and communication.
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Early Childhood Care and EducationThis dataset compiles 101 good practices in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) collected by UNESCO's Education Sector from more than 80 countries worldwide. Each record documents a concrete initiative addressing one or more of four thematic areas: Inclusion, quality and well-being; Policy, governance and finance; ECCE workforce and caregivers; and Programme innovation. Each record includes
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SDG 4 Education Indicators (Global & Thematic)Comprehensive set of globally comparable education indicators used to monitor SDG 4 , compiled from administrative data, household surveys, learning assessments, and partner sources. Covers access, participation, learning outcomes, finance, and equity across 200+ countries. Data filtered from 2015 currently Background Information
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UNESCO Global GeoparksUNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular. At present, there are 213
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UNESCO Field Offices ListComprehensive dataset of UNESCO's global field office network, containing information about all UNESCO field offices worldwide. The dataset includes office names, their geographical coverage using standardized ISO-2 country codes, and official UNESCO website URLs. It maps UNESCO's operational presence across regional, multi-country, and national offices, covering all Member States and Associate Me
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Membership RecordsComplete dataset of UNESCO membership records including member states, associate members, and former member. Contains accession dates, withdrawal/reentry periods, and current status. Includes historical withdrawals and pending 2026 withdrawals. Data extracted from official UNESCO Section Q of Basic texts. Source: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000393725
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World Development IndicatorsWorld Development Indicators (WDI) Dataset Description The World Development Indicators (WDI) dataset is a comprehensive compilation of relevant, high-quality, and internationally comparable statistics about global development. It presents the most current and accurate global development data available and includes national, regional, and global estimates. Data Coverage Time Period : Varies by ind
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UN Sustainable Development Goals FrameworkThis dataset provides a comprehensive overview of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework as defined by the United Nations Statistics Division. It includes information on the 17 goals, 169 targets, and related global indicators used to monitor progress toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Her AtlasHerAtlas monitors legal frameworks for girls' education through 12 indicators across countries, tracking constitutional and legislative protections.
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UNESCO InstitutesThis dataset provides a public directory of UNESCO institutes, compiling information for reference and visualization, including the official name and acronym, institutional website, host country and headquarters city, a brief description of the mandate, thematic tags, and geographic coordinates for mapping.