From 10 to 25 May, the ‘Mosul, an Architectural Renaissance’ exhibition will open to the public, hosted within the prestigious and monumental halls of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana. Visitors will be discover how UNESCO led the reconstruction of emblematic monuments in the Iraqi city, which was largely destroyed during its occupation by Daesh. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, will open the exhibit on 9 May.

On the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, UNESCO and the Rwandan government announced plans to strengthen the educational role of memorial sites, four of which have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2023. They will train managers and staff to receive school groups, enhance the exhibitions and create educational content for use in schools.