News & Updates
The Challenges And Hope Of World Press Freedom Day
UNESCO's long fight for press freedom stretches from Accra to Portland, but a recent wave of anti-press attacks coming from governments has put the responsibilities and safety of reporters in a new light. Peter Laufer and Chris Chavez discuss what World Press Freedom...
What’s it Like to Work at UNESCO? With Olivia Sanchez
UNESCO is a globe spanning, cross-cultural organization with outposts all over the world. But what's it like working there? University of Oregon Master's student Olivia Sanchez discusses her time working for UNESCO.
UNESCO Student Research Fellow Olivia Sanchez On Her Time in Paris
The University of Oregon, in collaboration with UNESCO, sent Masters students to Paris to work on globe spanning projects. Olivia Sanchez was one of those students and, on her return to Eugene, discussed her work and time in France.
UNESCO Student Research Fellow Ida Hardin On Her Time in Paris
The University of Oregon, in collaboration with UNESCO, sent Master's students to Paris to work on globe spanning projects. Ida Hardin was one of those students and, on her return to Eugene, she discussed her work and time in France.
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter X
My days in France are numbered (officially in the single digits) and I am a hurricane of emotion. For the most part, I have been happier, and less anxious over the past few months than I can remember being in quite a while. I worry that going back will break the...
Paris, France: 15 March 2019
Notes from UNESCO: Being a fellow at UNESCO has many advantages. Last Thursday night, I was allowed to attend the L’Oreal - UNESCO For Women in the Sciences awards ceremony. This is a black-tie event that has been held for the last 20 years at UNESCO. There are five...
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter IX
Going to sleep on Sunday evening before we started recording the podcasts was just like going to sleep on Christmas Eve. Or the night before the SATs. I was nervous and excited. I left my apartment at 7:15 a.m. with my jetlagged sister in tow. It was still pretty dark...
Paris, France: 11 March 2019
Notes from UNESCO: Another fantastic week at UNESCO. It started with His Excellency and ended with International Women's Day. On Monday and Tuesday, George Papagiannis conducted nine interviews for the podcasts Olivia and I helped produce, Many Voices, One World. The...
Paris, France: 2 March 2019
Notes from UNESCO: What a week! It started with the President of Iraq visiting UNESCO. I was so close to Barham Salih, I could have reached out and touched him, too bad a velvet rope stood in my way and of course the fear of being tackled by his military escort. I...
Excerpts of Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VIII
I can’t believe February is already coming to an end. I feel so at home here and the thought of leaving in a month makes me want to cry. This week at work was probably my favorite so far. Ida and I got to work with George Papagiannis again this week to produce...
How Do We Talk About The Washington Redskins?
Washington, The Washington Team, The Washington [Redacteds], or just The Redskins? UNESCO research fellow and Salisbury University professor David Burns discusses the political and economic arguments around the Football team and how journalist can tackle the topic.
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VII
Last week I shared what was basically a love letter to stationary, and reflection about why I hold Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day!) so close to my heart. This week I feel obligated to admit that during 8 short weeks in Paris I have accumulated enough craft...
Excerpts from Olivia’s Paris Journal: Chapter VI
This week started with a slow recovery from my cold, and a whirlwind day trip to Chartes, France, with my high school friend, Brooke. I am always pushing myself to grow, and one of my goals while in France is to say yes more, and give into my anxiety less. In a lot of...
Burgundy, France: 16-17 February 2019
Bike Diary
The Sounds of the Montreal Metro
UNESCO Research Fellows Michael Tobin and Alec Cowan visited Montreal and captured the fluctuating sound of its metro system.
The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission in Kenya
University of Oregon doctoral candidate Irene Awino speaks on her experience and research on Kenya's Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission after the violence surrounding the 2007 election.
Crossing Borders Between Kenya and the United States
University of Oregon doctoral candidate Irene Awino discusses her experience coming to Oregon and her time transitioning from Kenya.
Paris, France: 9 February 2019
Notes from UNESCO: Work at UNESCO is really starting to take off. I’m currently working on five stories. My Malawi story is pretty much wrapped up. I just interviewed Sangie the reggae singer involved with the project. That was the last piece of the story. Right now,...