President ECOSF Participated in “UNESCONNECT” organized by the UNESCO Pakistan

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organized an outreach event “UNESCONNECT’’ in Islamabad on December 1, 2021. A large number of stakeholders including government representatives, diplomatic partners, civil society, stakeholders from development and private sector, artists, activists, and experts attended the event. On behalf of ECOSF, President Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain Soomro participated in the event.

UNESCO Representative to Pakistan Ms.Patricia McPhillips welcomed the guests and underlined that a successful development agenda requires inclusive partnerships. UNESCO believes in a partnership-based approach founded on a sense of shared purpose and mutual accountability. Together, we want to find newer, better, more sustainable ways to make a difference, she said.

The event marked UNESCO’s 75-year legacy of working to promote peace in Pakistan and across the world. UNESCO hosted this event to facilitate meaningful engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, and highlight the specialized strengths, opportunities, and assets that UNESCO possesses to support the development agenda 2030 in Pakistan, in the fields of education, culture, science, and information.   

Renowned journalist Zarrar Khuhro moderated an open discussion to brainstorm ideas in developing linkages among public, private, and multilateral organizations to address eminent challenges facing Pakistan. Participants pledged to support UNESCO’s mission in Pakistan to mitigate climate change, increase access to education, leverage digital technologies to reduce inequalities, and preserve Pakistan’s rich and diverse cultural heritage for future generations.