Damietta’s Winning UNESCO Learning City Award 2021, Egypt : November 2021

UNESCO announced Damietta city is among the ten cities to receive cities  the UNESCO Learning Cities Award 2021

“Whether they are megacities or smaller urban areas, all of the awardees have shown how learning opportunities empower citizens of all ages when suitable policies and programmes are put in place,” said the UNESCO on the official website of the United Nations in Egypt.

UNESCO added that Damietta seeks to promote sustainable development, advance basic skills among adults, and improve public health for a population of over 330,000.

source/content: egypttoday.com

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A bridge in Damietta city, Egypt – Photo via Wikimediacommons / pix: egypttoday.com

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