UNESCO Office in Kathmandu

11/09/2026

Mark your calendar. Register now. Watch it live.

This September, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal, is joined by Lumbini Development Trust, UNESCO, and the World Bank in support of a shared vision for the Greater Lumbini Area.

Registration closes on 16 September 2026.

Register today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BqKBhTTAMv

08/09/2026

One year on, we stand in solidarity with the families and communities mourning those who lost their lives during the Nepal Gen-Z protest movement.
Their memory underscores the importance of listening to the aspirations of young people, ensuring accountability, promoting social cohesion, and advancing peaceful, inclusive solutions that leave no one behind.
As we commemorate the victims, we re-affirm our commitment to support the government and people of Nepal in building a more just and resilient society.

One year on, we stand in solidarity with the families and communities mourning those who lost their lives during the Nepal Gen-Z protest movement.

Their memory underscores the importance of listening to the aspirations of young people, ensuring accountability, promoting social cohesion, and advancing peaceful, inclusive solutions that leave no one behind.

As we commemorate the victims, we re-affirm our commitment to support the government and people of Nepal in building a more just and resilient society.

08/09/2026

𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮

साक्षरता केवल पढ्न र लेख्न सक्ने सीप होइन, यो व्यक्ति सशक्तीकरण, वातावरणीय उत्तरदायित्व र दिगो समृद्धिको आधार हो। यस वर्षको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय साक्षरता दिवसले साक्षरताले मानिसलाई ज्ञान, आत्मविश्वास र जीवनका अवसरहरू प्रदान गर्ने, पृथ्वीको संरक्षणप्रति सचेत बनाउने तथा आर्थिक र सामाजिक समृद्धिको मार्ग प्रशस्त गर्ने सन्देश दिएको छ।

नेपालको वर्तमान सन्दर्भमा यो नारा अझ बढी सान्दर्भिक छ। हालैका बाढी, पहिरो तथा अन्य विपद्का कारण हजारौं बालबालिकाको सिकाइ प्रभावित भएको अवस्थामा साक्षरता सिकाइको निरन्तरता, आशा र पुनर्निर्माणको आधार बनेको छ। संकटका बीच पनि प्रत्येक बालबालिका, युवा र वयस्कको सिक्ने अधिकार सुनिश्चित गर्दै गुणस्तरीय शिक्षा, डिजिटल साक्षरता र आजीवन सिकाइका अवसर विस्तार गर्नु हाम्रो साझा दायित्व हो।

आउनुहोस्, साक्षरतालाई सबैका लागि पहुँचयोग्य बनाउँदै मानव विकास, वातावरणीय दिगोपन र समृद्ध समाज निर्माणका लागि सामूहिक प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त गरौं।

Literacy goes way beyond reading and writing, it’s the spark for individual empowerment, environmental responsibility, and sustainable growth. This , we’re reminded that education gives people confidence, protects our planet, and paves the path toward a brighter economic future.

In Nepal, this message hits close to home. With recent floods and landslides disrupting education for thousands of children, literacy stands as our strongest bridge to learning continuity, hope, and resilience.

No matter the crisis, ensuring every child, youth, and adult has access to quality education, digital skills, and lifelong learning is our shared responsibility

Let’s unite to make literacy accessible for everyone, everywhere.

Learn more about the day: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy

07/09/2026

📅𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉 | 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Join the International Conference on the Greater Lumbini Area in Lumbini, Nepal, as global experts, policymakers, researchers, site managers, local leaders, and heritage advocates come together to translate dialogue into practical action for conserving heritage and empowering communities across the Greater Lumbini Area.

👉 Translate dialogue into practical action for long-term heritage conservation

👉 Explore evidence-based visitor management to balance pilgrimage with site preservation

👉 Promote inclusive local development and empower host communities

👉 Shape sustainable tourism practices across the Greater Lumbini Area

👉 Contribute to action-oriented recommendations to guide future policy and sustainable development frameworks

📅 Date: 18–20 September 2026

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (NPT)

⏳ Registration Deadline: 16 September 2026

🌐 Register today to secure your spot: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BqKBhTTAMv

We will also be broadcasting key sessions LIVE on Facebook, follow our official page to join in!

07/09/2026

भोटेकोशी तथा त्रिशूली नदीमा आएको विनाशकारी बाढीमा ज्यान गुमाउनुभएका सबैप्रति United Nations Nepal परिवारको तर्फबाट भावपूर्ण श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गर्दछौं।
राष्ट्रिय शोकको अवसरमा आज काठमाडौं तथा प्रदेशस्थित संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघका कार्यालयहरूमा झण्डा आधा झुकाउँदै, आफन्त गुमाउनुभएका परिवारजन, अझै सम्पर्कविहीन रहनुभएकाहरूका आफन्त तथा बाढीबाट प्रभावित सम्पूर्ण समुदायप्रति गहिरो समवेदना व्यक्त गर्दछौं। साथै, दिवंगत आत्माको चिरशान्तिको कामना गर्दछौं।

04/09/2026

84,000 people affected by the disaster in urgently need help. United Nations Nepal and partners are appealing for nearly US$50M to deliver cash, food, shelter, clean water, healthcare and other life-saving assistance to the most devastated communities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3UxFOKV

84,000 people affected by the disaster in urgently need help. United Nations Nepal and partners are appealing for nearly US$50M to deliver cash, food, shelter, clean water, healthcare and other life-saving assistance to the most devastated communities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3UxFOKV

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04/09/2026

विपद्को समयमा सही र भरपर्दो सूचना अत्यावश्यक हुन्छ।

✅ स्रोत जाँच गर्नुहोस्
✅ पछिल्लो अद्यावधिक (अपडेट) हेर्नुहोस्
✅ सेयर गर्नुअघि पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्

नेपाल सरकारका केही आधिकारिक स्रोतहरूको सूचीका लागि स्वाइप गर्नुहोस्:

📍 विपद्को प्रत्यक्ष अपडेट: NDRRMA, https://www.facebook.com/NDRRMA
🚨 खोज, उद्धार तथा बेपत्ता व्यक्तिहरू: Rescue Portal, https://rescue.opmcm.gov.np/; नेपाल प्रहरी, https://www.facebook.com/NepalPolicePHQ; सशस्त्र प्रहरी बल, https://www.facebook.com/armedpoliceforcenepal
🌧️ मौसम, बाढी तथा सडक पूर्वसूचना: DHM, https://www.facebook.com/mfd.gov.np
🏥 स्वास्थ्य आपतकाल (आकस्मिक सूचना): HEOC, https://www.facebook.com/HEOCMoHP
🤝 आधिकारिक राहत कोष: प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोष, https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/
📰 मर्यादित समाचार सम्प्रेषण निर्देशिका: प्रेस काउन्सिल नेपाल, https://www.presscouncilnepal.gov.np/np/

याद राख्नुहोस्: सेयर गर्नुअघि रोकिनुहोस्, जाँच गर्नुहोस् र पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्!

During disasters, accurate and reliable information is essential.

✅ Check the source
✅ Check the latest update
✅ Verify before sharing

Swipe through for a list of some official Government of Nepal sources:

📍 Live disaster updates: NDRRMA, https://www.facebook.com/NDRRMA
🚨 Search, rescue & missing persons: Rescue Portal, https://rescue.opmcm.gov.np/; Nepal Police, https://www.facebook.com/NepalPolicePHQ; Armed Police Force, https://www.facebook.com/armedpoliceforcenepal
🌧️ Weather, flood & road alerts: DHM, https://www.facebook.com/mfd.gov.np
🏥 Health emergencies: HEOC, https://www.facebook.com/HEOCMoHP
🤝 Official relief donations: PM Disaster Relief Fund, https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/
📰 Ethical reporting guidance: Press Council Nepal, https://www.presscouncilnepal.gov.np/np/

Remember: PAUSE. CHECK. VERIFY before sharing!

27/08/2026

UNESCO is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread destruction following the recent flash floods in Nepal.

Our thoughts are first and foremost with the affected families and communities during this incredibly difficult time.UNESCO stands in full solidarity with the people and Government of Nepal.

Alongside our UN sister agencies, we remain ready to deploy our expertise to support local authorities and partners in assessing the full impact of this disaster.

UNESCO is committed to guiding sustainable recovery efforts and strengthening resilience by restoring educational continuity, safeguarding cultural heritage, and supporting local media to ensure uninterrupted access to vital public safety information.

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

The OWHC Asia-Pacific Secretariat has officially launched the 2026 World Heritage Cities Content Contest, open to creators across East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia!

Whether you love to draw, write, speak, or snap photos, there’s a place for your story.

The Categories:

👉Drawing

👉Essay & Speech

👉Photo Essay

📌 Key Details:

Theme: World Heritage City in My Heart

Deadline: 31 August 2026 @ 18:00 KST

For further information, contact: [email protected]