Social and Human Sciences
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- Who we are
- Laboratory of ideas
- International Bioethics Committee (IBC)
- Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC)
- World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST)
- Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS)
- International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS)
- Prizes
- UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science
- UNESCO/Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of Social Science Research in Latin America and the Caribbean
- UNESCO-UNAM / Jaime Torres Bodet Prize in social sciences, humanities and arts
- International UNESCO/José Martí Prize
- UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence
- UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture
- International UNESCO/Simón Bolívar Prize
- Institutes and Centres
- Decades
- Our Actions
- Ethics of Science and Technology / Bioethics
- Social Policies
- Fight against Racism & Discrimination
- COVID-19 - Protect human health and dignity, respect universal values
- Human Rights
- Intercultural Dialogue and Peace
- Sport and Anti-doping
- Youth
- Norms and frameworks
- Recommendation on the ethics of artificial intelligence
- International Declaration on Human Genetic Data
- Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights
- Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights
- Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers
- International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
- International Convention against Doping in Sport
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In a complex world confronted with major societal transitions (climate, digital, demographics, inequalities), UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector leverages the contributions that these sciences can make to build inclusive and sustainable economies and societies.
This is done through the management of social transformations and strengthening the science-policy nexus, the ethical governance of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, neurotechnology and climate engineering, and by fostering trust in science and the safety of scientists. The Sector also addresses racism and discrimination, forges intercultural dialogue, empowers youth and women, and deploys the ethical and social impact of sports.
Policy Dialogue on AI Governance, 28 June 2024, UNESCO Paris
For the very first time, UNESCO brings together a newly established platform of top international AI experts for the Policy Dialogue on AI Governance to discuss real-world solutions for a more ethical AI ecosystem. Join us on 28 June 2024 at UNESCO in Paris, Room IX, and online.
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Youth is a priority group for UNESCO. Recognizing their creativity, innovation and capacity to make change happen in the world, we firmly believe that young people are crucial actors, leaders, and partners. UNESCO is committed to accompany them in fighting inequality, contributing to sustainable development and building peace.
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