News from Libraries, Development and the UN 2030 Agenda
Call for Candidates for World Book Capital 2022 Open
Interested cities and towns have until 25 June 2020 in order to submit their candidacies to be UNESCO World Book Capital 2020. IFLA encourages libraries to approach their local authorities to explore whether they can support a bid.Placing Information at the Heart of Good Governance: Government Libraries Conference
On 5-6 December 2019, the IFLA Government Libraries Section organised a conference on 'Informed Parliaments, Engaged Citizens, Effective Governments'. Participants from around the world explored the changing roles of information and decision-makers, and how libraries could help.IFLA President Underlines Role of Libraries in Successful Local Development
For many libraries, good relationships with local town halls and councils are essential. But as IFLA President Christine Mackenzie set out in interventions at the World Congress of Local and Regional Leaders, libraries can also be key partners for success.Towards the Decade of Delivery: Focus of 2020 High Level Political Forum Announced
The United Nations has agreed on the theme for the 2020 High Level Political Forum, focusing on accelerating actions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals with only ten years to go until they should be achieved. IFLA and libraries are ready to engage.IFLA Secretary General Urges Africa’s Governments to Engage Libraries in Development Efforts
At the Third Roundtable Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Libraries in Africa, IFLA Secretary General Gerald Leitner underlined the scope for libraries to deliver on the goals set out in the Africa 2063 and UN 2030 Agendas, and called on governments to seize the opportunity.Palaces for the People: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Public Library Manifesto
Today we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the current edition of the Public Library Manifesto. This document, agreed by IFLA and the Member States of UNESCO, places public libraries at the heart of efforts to promote education, democracy and participation in culture.Celebrating the Public Library Manifesto this Friday!
With only four days to go until the 25th Anniversary of the Public Library Manifesto, it’s the last moment to look at the tools and ideas IFLA has made available. With our advocacy pack, you can take the opportunity to celebrate the work and missions of public libraries.International Day for the Universal Access to Information Endorsed by UN General Assembly
Four years after its creation by UNESCO, the International Day for the Universal Access to Information has been formally added to the United Nations calendar. In a resolution passed by the General Assembly, Heads of State and government, and their representatives, agreed that 28 September should be the opportunity to recall, and celebrate, the importance of this for development and democracy.UN Report on Public Spaces and Human Rights Highlights Place of Libraries
As public spaces, open to all members of the community, libraries enable people to exercise and enjoy their human rights. A new report from the UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights highlights this role, and the conditions for it to be realised. It provides a useful advocacy tool for libraries.Libraries Act for the SDGs
The Global Week of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comes to an end today. Libraries have been active in marking the week, as well as in the work they are doing from day to day work to deliver on the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.- 1 of 17
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