On 16 October 2025, the UNESCO Centre and UNESCO Chair, represented by Dr. Klaus Starl and Prof. Gerd Oberleitner, were invited to discuss the human right to linguistic diversity and its importance in foreign language teaching with teachers from Austrian UNESCO schools.
Category: Events
Peer Learning Webinars on Promoting Women’s Rights at the Local Level
The African Local Government Academy (ALGA) and the International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels (UNESCO C2C) organize a city twinning among women from African cities and Graz.
Accountability in Action – Human Rights Action Plans of Local Governments: 4th Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local – What works”
From 5 to 8 February 2024, the fourth edition of the Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local – What Works” was convened online. The Academy and Conference Series aims at demonstrating and synthesising innovative approaches and proven practices for protecting and promoting human rights at the local level, with the goal of making cities and human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Webinar on combatting racism in and through sports
On Thursday, 25 January 2024 from 13:00 to 15:00 CET we will engage in an exciting online discussion with stakeholders from all levels and spheres on how to best combat racism and discrimination in and through sports in Europe!
Academy and Conference 2024: Register now!
We are very pleased to invite you to attend our multi-day online Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local”. It offers the possibility to exchange with local authorities and human rights experts from across the globe! The event will discuss “Accountability in Action – Human Rights Action Plans of Local Governments” and is held online in English from 5 to 8 February 2024.
