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UNESCO Chair on "Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings"

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WHO issues guidance to address global health financing cuts

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of (essential) health services in many…

First state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Switzerland

State visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Bern: Switzerland and South Africa strengthen their relations.

Siya Kolisi new football field

New multi-purpose sports field was inaugurated for schools in Zwide

Sports field handed over to schools in Zwide, Gqeberha (South Africa) as part of the Siyaphakama initiative.

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A combined Physical Activity and multi-micronutrient supplementation intervention in South African primary schools

News from the KaziAfya research study: Effects on Physical Activity, fitness, and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Teacher 2

Teacher perspectives on SACE-accredited Short Learning Programmes

SACE-accredited SLPs enhance teacher's motivation, confidence, and pedagogy in resource-constrained schools. However, sustainable impact requires ongoing support and school leadership buy-in.

Teacher World Day 2025

Celebration of the teachers on World Teachers’ Day 5 October 2025

Teachers are the backbone of Quality Education: they drive learning and inclusion in schools, and in doing so, strengthen the very social fabric of our societies.

Swiss Platform Education 2030

Swiss Platform Education 2030 Conference

The ninth edition of the Swiss Platform Education 2030 took place on October 1, 2025, at the Kursaal in Bern.

UNESCO Switzerland 2025 Meeting

The UNESCO Chairs in Switzerland gathered in Bern for their annual meeting

The event on 4 September provided an opportunity to share results and explore new avenues for cooperation.

What does UNESCO do?

You may know the name — but do you know the full scope of UNESCO's mission?

Europe

Compatibility of physical education curricula with physical literacy in Europe

Mixed-method analyses across 40 European countries, including Switzerland.

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