KNUCA UNESCO Chair presented key initiatives at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

Iryna Kunytska, Head of the KNUCA UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage in Emergencies, participated in UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2026 in Paris. As part of her visit, she presented the Chair’s activities and discussed opportunities for international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage preservation.

UNESCO Digital Learning Week took place at UNESCO Headquarters and featured plenary sessions, thematic discussions, workshops, and professional networking focused on digital and AI competencies, the ethical use of artificial intelligence, and the digital transformation of educational environments.

The event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the strategic directions of the KNUCA UNESCO Chair to international partners.

During her time in Paris, Iryna Kunytska met with Krista Pikkat, Director of the UNESCO Culture and Emergencies Entity. The meeting focused on the Chair’s activities and further development, opportunities for international collaboration, and integration into professional networks dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage in emergency situations.

Additionally, Iryna Kunytska met with Inga Nichanyan, Coordinator of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme at the UNESCO Secretariat, to discuss partnership development and prospects for joint initiatives.

These engagements open new opportunities for cooperation in cultural heritage preservation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across educational, digital, and practical domains.