Press Centre
Are you a journalist or media professional covering a UNESCO related issue? The UK National Commission for UNESCO can provide clear information, resources and quotes on many of the UNESCO issues relevant to the UK.
Please note that the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) is not an internal part of UNESCO and cannot provide quotes or interviews on its behalf. If you are interested in speaking with UNESCO, our press office will be happy to put you in contact with a relevant spokesperson.
UK National Commission press queries:
- Ian White, Senior Research and Communications Officer
- Phone: +44 (0)207 766 3492
- iwhite[at]unesco.org.uk
Press release archive
2011 Press Releases
UKNC Chairman says the Multi-Lateral Aid Review has strengthened the organization (2 August 2011)
Best of UK Heritage Awarded UN Status (23 May 2011)
UKNC welcomes UK’s decision to remain in UNESCO (2 March 2011)
2010 Press Releases
Two to one concur – Unregulated Political Comment Online Helps the Democratic Process (9 April 2010)
UK must learn from Iraq War failure to protect cultural heritage (15 February 2010)
New Chair takes office at the UK National Commission for UNESCO (5 February 2010)
2009 Press Releases
UK Memory of the World Register Launched (1 September 2009)
Destruction of Cultural Heritage Should Not be Left Out of Iraq Inquiry (5 August 2009)
Magna Carta Awarded Unique UN Status (30 July 2009)
Marie Curie Tops Poll of the Most Inspirational Women in Science (1 July 2009)
Society is First Stop for Exhibition on Looting of Iraq’s Past (5 June 2009)
UNESCO UK World Heritage Site Youth Summit 2009 (18 May 2009)
Education under attack must be addressed now (18 May 2009)
New Visitor Centre Welcomed as Key Step Towards Stonehenge Improvements (13 May 2009)
Two to one concur – Governments are Winning the Information War (1 May 2009)
Experts Highlight Renewed Need for Interdisciplinary Action in Development (23 March 2009)
Seminar to Highlight Need for Interdisciplinary Action in Development (17 March 2009)
2008 Press Releases
UN World Press Freedom Day 2008: “Is New Media Killing Journalism?” (23 April 2008)
Three to One Concur – Journalism is Alive and Well (2 May 2008)
Key Survey of International Journal Access Programmes Released (16 June 2008)
Seminar to Join Teachers from Wales and Zanzibar (18 June 2008)
UK and Ireland Chooses Top Four Women Science Researchers (2 July 2008)
UK alone in Heritage Protection mission (4 December 2008)
2006/2007 Press Releases
The UK National Commission for UNESCO Introduces World Press Freedom Day 2007 (12 January 2007)
Three to One Vote that World media freedom IS in retreat (4 May 2007)
UK National Commission for UNESCO Supports the Published Scheme for the A303 at Stonehenge and Urges UK Government to Take a Decision as a Matter of Urgency (8 June 2007) - Read the UKNC’s Briefing Note on the Stonehenge and the A303 Improvement Public Consultation here.
UK National Commission for UNESCO Welcomes the Release of Alan Johnston (4 July 2007)
The First “L’ORÉAL UK Fellowships for Women in Science” are Awarded (6 July 2007)
UK National Commission for UNESCO Calls for Increased Education Spending (13 April 2006)
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