Author: Sara Maneiro
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CRES+5 final document defends democratic, inclusive and free higher education
Representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries defend higher education as a universal human right, a social public good that must be guaranteed by states. -
Higher education under debate
The largest higher education event in Latin America and the Caribbean (CRES+5) opened today in Brasilia, bringing together more than 35 countries. -
Broad consensus on the progress of the 12 thematic axes of the next CRES+5
In Havana, the final details were fine-tuned and agreements were reached on the different lines of work, to guarantee the plurality of voices of the CRES+5, ... -
UNESCO IESALC and UNOSSC co-launch a Youth-Led Greening Higher Education Pilot Project at COP28
The United Nations Inter-Agency cooperation aims to support the transfer of young people's innovative solutions in multi-stakeholder partnership in the Global South -
Ecuador ratifies the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications
Ecuador commits to giving full effect to the principles and provisions of the Convention, ensuring that the recognition of academic qualifications conferred by other State parties ... -
Declaration of Asunción urges higher education systems to strengthen their commitment to technological innovation to reduce gaps
Attendees from 13 countries evaluated the current challenges for academic processes, taking into account the irruption of generative artificial intelligence and the integration of educational platforms ... -
UNESCO IESALC and UNA bring together rectors from Latin America and the Caribbean for a globalised and digital higher education
The 10th Meeting of Higher Education Networks and Councils of Rectors of Latin America and the Caribbean takes place in Asunción, Paraguay -
The fourth preparatory meeting for CRES+5 will be held in Havana (Cuba) on February 7 and 8, 2024
The meeting will serve to deepen the issues raised at the CRES 2018, as well as to analyze the outcome of the discussions corresponding to the ... -
Future labour shortages in higher education: a global challenge
In the framework of the commemoration of World Teachers' Day, Francesc Pedró, Director of UNESCO IESALC, invites to proactively address this problem to ensure the quality ... -
Preparatory meeting for the upcoming Regional Conference on Higher Education + 5 reinforced dialogue and commitment among stakeholders
Gathered at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, the participants agreed to deepen the work on the issues to be discussed at the meeting in Brasilia ... -
Mexico hosts the second preparatory meeting for the Regional Conference on Higher Education Brazil 2024
The second preparatory meeting counts with the participation of 16 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean, where different higher education issues will be discussed. -
UNESCO IESALC deplores the recent seizure of the assets of the Universidad Centroamericana in Managua, Nicaragua
This action infringes the right to higher education of thousands of students and the foundational principle of academic freedom -
Rutilia Calderón, In Memoriam
The renowned Honduran woman of science was a member of the Governing Board of UNESCO IESALC, where she contributed generously and invaluably to debates and research ... -
First meeting of UNESCO’s New Regional Convention launches recognition of higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean
Representatives of the Ratifying States of this new instrument agreed to create a regional network, a work plan, and an implementation guide to promote academic recognition. -
UN condemns ban on Afghan women’s access to higher education and calls for repeal of measure
UNESCO IESALC calls the international community to support the right to higher education for all without any form of discrimination, to advance on the United Nations ... -
UNESCO IESALC and Laspau launch their first joint project to train university authorities committed to sustainability
The Leadership, Management and Training Program for Sustainable Higher Education seeks to install capacities in higher education institutions (HEIs) that will underpin their sustainable transformation process, ... -
Alliance for the quality of knowledge in Latin America and the Caribbean
Under the title "LAB Quality that unites us", a set of activities will be developed in a workshop format and in a network between the quality ... -
New Regional Convention for the Recognition of Studies, Degrees and Diplomas in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean enters into force
The instrument seeks to harmonize the regulatory frameworks for recognizing academic degrees among ratifying States to promote academic mobility and regional integration in higher education. -
On World Teachers’ Day
Let us use this celebration not only to recognize and celebrate the teachers' commitment but also to initiate the debate about the profession's transformation and how ... -
What do youth say about higher education in the future?
An in-depth consultation with more than 100 young people from 43 countries defined the challenges, improvements, and opportunities for higher education in 2050 in a new ... -
Making youth visible and heard
On International Youth Day, UNESCO IESALC joins the United Nations celebration for intergenerational solidarity and a world for all ages.
