Namibia: Windhoek Declaration Inscribed Into Unesco Memory of the World Register

Namibia: Windhoek Declaration Inscribed Into Unesco Memory of the World Register

The 1991 Windhoek Declaration, a historic document advocating for the freedom of the press, was on Wednesday inscribed into the Unesco Memory of the World Register.

Windhoek Declaration inscribed into Unesco Memory of the World Register

The 1991 Windhoek Declaration, a historic document advocating for the freedom of the press, was on Wednesday inscribed into the Unesco Memory of the World Register. This recognition affirms the Declaration’s contribution to the discourse around media policy globally, and will preserve the principles it enshrines for future generations. Gwen Lister, chairperson of the NMT Media Foundation and of the 1991 conference that led to the Declaration’s a…

UNESCO Renews Call For African Heritage Protection

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has renewed its call for stronger protection and greater recognition of Africa’s heritage sites, citing their vital role in cultural identity and tourism. Speaking at an international conference on cultural heritage in Africa, held in Nairobi, UNESCO’s Regional Director for Eastern Africa, Louise Haxthausen, emphasized that the continent is home to world-renowned archa…