Italy Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Via Francigena Pilgrim Route

PIEDMONT – The councilors of several regions have signed a protocol in which they commit to supporting the candidacy of the Via Francigena in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The agreement was signed at the Festival L’Italia delle Regioni held in Venice by Marina Chiarelli, Councilor for Tourism and Culture of the Piedmont Region, Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region and leader of the project, Giancarlo Righini, Councilor of th…

Italy seeks UNESCO recognition for Via Francigena pilgrim route

Italy's culture ministry backs bid seeking World Heritage status for the ancient pilgrimage route. Italy has begun the process of seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the Italian section of the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route that dates back to the Middle Ages. A ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding for the candidacy of the Via Francigena for inclusion on the prestigious list was held in Venice on Monday, in the presenc…

UNESCO Report calls for more women at the top

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 May 2025: Although the global majority of teachers are women, a new UNESCO report provides evidence that a glass ceiling still bars women from leadership positions in education. The report also shows how women leaders in education often have a positive impact on inclusion, addressing challenges which disproportionately affect girls, and tend to support professional development for teachers, and foster a collaborative c…