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Professor Priscilla Baker, a 2025 UNESCO– L'Oréal Paris For Women in Science Laureate, turned her passion for chemistry into life-saving innovation. Today, her lab prints electrodes directly onto T-shirts and wristbands, helping detect early signs of diseases such as diabetes, tuberculosis and cancer.

Beyond the lab, she is mentoring young scientists and building inclusive research teams at the The University of the Western Cape — shaping a more equitable future for .

Read more: https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/women-science

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🔊 Caribbean voices on the global stage 🌎

Seventeen young Caribbean leaders took their voices all the way to Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 representing the region at the 14th 🇺🇳🏛 UNESCO Youth Forum (27–28 October 2025).

As youth from Small Island Developing States, they brought powerful, lived perspectives on climate change and its social impacts, from rising sea levels and extreme weather to the economic and community challenges facing Caribbean people.

The delegation did not just attend. They shaped the conversation, influencing youth recommendations to reflect the real experiences of Caribbean youth and ensuring the region’s realities were heard on a global platform.

Their contributions enriched global dialogue and reinforced that youth-led solutions from the Caribbean matter.

✨ To Caribbean youth, the message is simple: start now, and start where you are.

🔗 Learn more about the Caribbean delegation at at the 14th 🇺🇳🏛 UNESCO Youth Forum: https://bit.ly/4pEMlxk

Saint Lucia mourns the loss of a stalwart of the French Language

The Saint Lucia National Commission for UNESCO and the Office of the National Correspondent for the Francophonie express our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Cuthbert Anselm, who sadly passed away last night at the age of seventy three (73).

Mr. Anselm was a devoted French teacher at the Castries Comprehensive Secondary School, where he inspired countless students with his passion for the French language and culture. His commitment to education extended beyond the classroom; he was an active member of the French Teachers’ Association until his well-deserved retirement, contributing significantly to the promotion of French language education in Saint Lucia.

In recognition of his dedication to the Francophonie, he was honored by the Office of the National Correspondent for the Francophonie in 2022, during Francophonie Month, a testament to his influence and commitment to fostering linguistic and cultural ties.

Today,( November 21st, 2024) as we join the international community in the observance of International French Teachers Day, under the theme “All Champions: Bearers of the Francophone Flame” we pay tribute to Mr. Anselm, a true champion of the French language and honour his legacy and lifetime commitment to the promotion of the Francophonie in Saint Lucia. His contribution and impact will be felt for many generations.

May he rest in peace.

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Disasters are preventable, not inevitable!

As we mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNESCO reaffirms its commitment to reducing vulnerability through education and preparedness. In 2024, our focus is on the critical role of youth education in building a disaster-resilient future.

Schools play a crucial role. We’re working to strengthen disaster risk reduction in the education sector and ensure safe learning environments for all. With over 80,000 schools destroyed or damaged since 2000, this is a call to action we can no longer ignore.

👧✨ Our future is in the hands of girls too! On 11 October, we mark .

From leadership to innovation, girls must have the opportunities they need to thrive. Achieving a future that is equal, inclusive, and sustainable requires the perspectives and contributions of girls across all fields and disciplines.

Together, we can create a brighter future for all. Discover how we're make this vision a reality: https://on.unesco.org/46mn1TW

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PRESS RELEASE

SAINT LUCIA APPOINTED TO UNESCO’S MEMORY OF THE WORLD COMMITTEE

On June 11th 2024, Saint Lucia was appointed to serve on the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Committee of UNESCO´s Memory of the World Programme (MoWLAC) for the period 2024-2028.
Mrs. Kathy Birch-McDiarmed, Librarian attached to the Hunter J. François Library of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, was welcomed as a new member of the MoWLAC.
As a member of the elite team, Mrs. Birch-McDiarmed’s main function will be to support the MoW Programme with expertise in documentary heritage preservation. Specifically, she will contribute to evaluating the proposals that are annually submitted to the MoW Regional Register, and will participate in the Committee´s technical meetings, including the ordinary annual meetings.
Established in the year 2000, the MoWLAC seeks to promote the preservation of and access to the Latin America and Caribbean documentary heritage and to set up a Memory of the World (MoW) Regional Register in the region.
MoWLAC consists of nine experts who have been selected for their knowledge and expertise in the fields of library and information science, archives, documentary preservation or other areas related to MoWLAC's work.
The Saint Lucia National Commission for UNESCO would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mrs. Birch-McDiarmed on her appointment and wish her all the success in this new role.