From strengthening education systems and advancing scientific cooperation to defending freedom of expression and safeguarding heritage at risk, UNESCO's mission remains as vital as ever: to build peace through dialogue, knowledge and international cooperation.

In times of crisis, whether conflict or disaster, UNESCO mobilizes its global expertise to protect learning, culture and access to reliable information, while supporting communities on their road to recovery. Across all these efforts lies a single conviction: humanity is stronger when it acts together.

The UNESCO Chair on ‘Physical Activity and Health in Educational Settings’ at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and Nelson Mandela University (South Africa) is committed to make a contribution to UNESCO's current mission, also in the new year 2026. Prof em. Uwe Pühse (UNESCO Chair Holder; uwe.puehse@clutterunibas.ch) and Prof em. Cheryl Walter (UNESCO Co-Chair Holder; cheryl.walter@cluttermandela.ac.za) are available to answer further questions.