UNESCO has announced that Medellín, Colombia, will be the World Book Capital for 2027, recognising the city’s long‑standing commitment to cultural transformation and the promotion of books and reading. As …
IAF at the 10th Session of Conference of Parties of the UNESCO 2005 Convention
Last week, the International Authors Forum participated in a series of events at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, also marking the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and …
IAF attends Strasbourg’s UNESCO’s World Book Capital closing ceremony
The International Authors Forum was honoured to take part in the World Book Capital Network meetings and events around the UNESCO World Book Capital Closing Ceremony in Strasbourg. This gathering …
IAF at the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee meeting of the UNESCO 2005 Convention on Protection and Promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expression.
Earlier this month, the International Authors Forum (IAF) participated in the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity …
UNESCO announced Rabat as World Book Capital 2026
Rabat, Morocco, has been selected as the World Book Capital for 2026, following a recommendation from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay announced, “After Rio de …
IAF Celebrates the World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the …
IAF at the 17th Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of cultural Expression of the UNESCO 2005 Convention
IAF recently participated in the 17th Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The IGC is one of …
UNESCO World Book Capital 2026: Call for Applications
UNESCO have launched a call to all UNESCO member state cities to submit their applications to become the World Book Capital (WBC) 2026. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the 31 C/Resolution …
IAF, IPA, PEN International, EIBF and IFLA call for key freedoms to be respected
In recognition of the increasing efforts to restrict books, those who write them, publish them or make them available to readers, five organisations (International Authors Forum, PEN International, International Publishers …