Author: Sara Maneiro
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Preparatory meeting for the upcoming Regional Conference on Higher Education + 5 reinforced dialogue and commitment among stakeholders
Gathered at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, the participants agreed to deepen the work on the issues to be discussed at the meeting in Brasilia ... -
Mexico hosts the second preparatory meeting for the Regional Conference on Higher Education Brazil 2024
The second preparatory meeting counts with the participation of 16 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean, where different higher education issues will be discussed. -
UNESCO IESALC deplores the recent seizure of the assets of the Universidad Centroamericana in Managua, Nicaragua
This action infringes the right to higher education of thousands of students and the foundational principle of academic freedom -
Rutilia Calderón, In Memoriam
The renowned Honduran woman of science was a member of the Governing Board of UNESCO IESALC, where she contributed generously and invaluably to debates and research ... -
First meeting of UNESCO’s New Regional Convention launches recognition of higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean
Representatives of the Ratifying States of this new instrument agreed to create a regional network, a work plan, and an implementation guide to promote academic recognition. -
UN condemns ban on Afghan women’s access to higher education and calls for repeal of measure
UNESCO IESALC calls the international community to support the right to higher education for all without any form of discrimination, to advance on the United Nations ... -
UNESCO IESALC and Laspau launch their first joint project to train university authorities committed to sustainability
The Leadership, Management and Training Program for Sustainable Higher Education seeks to install capacities in higher education institutions (HEIs) that will underpin their sustainable transformation process, ... -
Alliance for the quality of knowledge in Latin America and the Caribbean
Under the title "LAB Quality that unites us", a set of activities will be developed in a workshop format and in a network between the quality ... -
New Regional Convention for the Recognition of Studies, Degrees and Diplomas in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean enters into force
The instrument seeks to harmonize the regulatory frameworks for recognizing academic degrees among ratifying States to promote academic mobility and regional integration in higher education. -
On World Teachers’ Day
Let us use this celebration not only to recognize and celebrate the teachers' commitment but also to initiate the debate about the profession's transformation and how ... -
What do youth say about higher education in the future?
An in-depth consultation with more than 100 young people from 43 countries defined the challenges, improvements, and opportunities for higher education in 2050 in a new ... -
Making youth visible and heard
On International Youth Day, UNESCO IESALC joins the United Nations celebration for intergenerational solidarity and a world for all ages. -
The university reform of Cordoba in 1918 as a permanent invitation
As on every June 15, the Latin American and Caribbean region commemorates the events of Cordoba in 1918 and its University Reform movement. -
Iberoamerican-European Union Meeting: A shared look at the future of education
On May 16 and 17, 2022, the Iberoamerican-European Union Meeting: A Shared Look at the Future of Education was held at the University of Barcelona, as ... -
UNESCO IESALC and Times Higher Education launch report on universities’ contribution to gender equality and women’s empowerment Part 2
In the 2022 academic year, more universities report performance indicators on gender equality and women´s empowerment compared to 2021. Universities use diverse initiatives to support SDG ... -
A new report analyzes for the first time the global flows of international aid for tertiary education
The study states that international aid targeting tertiary education (TE) has almost doubled between 2002 and 2019, reaching US$5.3 billion in 2019 Nearly 35%-40% of annual ... -
Ten axes for thinking about tomorrow’s higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean
On April 7, 2022, within the framework of the closing panel of the Regional Consultation of Latin America and the Caribbean for the UNESCO World Conference ... -
“Let us build, together, without distinction of gender, a society with equal rights”, Francesc Pedró
Can you imagine how different this world would be if all women and girls had access to quality and inclusive education, culture and sports? It would ... -
Ukraine: UNESCO statement following the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution
Following the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Resolution on Aggression against Ukraine, and in light of the devastating escalation of violence, UNESCO is ... -
Teams selected for the first edition of the Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp 2022
We already have the teams selected to participate in the first edition of the Learning Design and ESD Bootcamp 2022. The selection process has been very ... -
New report “Moving minds: Opportunities and challenges for virtual student mobility in a post-pandemic world”
The UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) launches on 28 February 2022 a major new report entitled “Moving minds: Opportunities ...
