UNESCO REF · The Horizon DeskEdition of 7 November 2026Abuja, Federal Republic of NigeriaRef. HZ/26-11/ED
UNESCO REF · Calendar of Convenings and Milestones

On the Horizon

À l’horizon : calendrier des rencontres et des jalons

The institutional calendar of the Read and Earn Federation for UNESCO. On the Horizon records the convenings, programme milestones, publications and open calls of UNESCO REF and its partners, so that citizens, delegations and institutions may plan their engagement with the work ahead.

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I

Ahead on the Horizon

Prochainement à l’horizon

The engagements nearest in time, drawn directly from the calendar. Each file opens to its full particulars, with the option to save it to a personal calendar or to write to the Horizon desk.

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The Calendar

Le calendrier

Every engagement is dated with the precision available at the time of publication. Where only the month, quarter or year is fixed, the entry appears under the relevant period and is updated as its date is confirmed. Each entry carries a Horizon reference and an access mark.

November 2026
III

Programme Milestones, 2026 to 2027

Jalons des programmes, 2026 à 2027

The principal milestones of the current cycle, set out in order. They include programme launches and cohorts, publications of the Media Centre, open calls and the continental extension of UNESCO REF programmes through NEPAD_EY. A filled marker denotes a milestone reached.

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The Archive of Past Horizons

Les archives des horizons passés

Each edition of the Horizon is preserved as part of the institutional memory and public record of UNESCO REF. The archive records what was convened, where and with whom.

May 2026

Mai 2026

April 2026

A month of diplomatic convergence, from the Abuja Education Summit to the graduation of the inaugural NEPAD_EY cohort and the SIP-ALPHA Mid-Year Review attended by 14 international delegations.

14Events held
6Partnerships
4Continents

March 2026

SIP-ALPHA Phase II kickoff, with the first international cohort enrolled.

12Events held

February 2026

Women in Agriculture Summit, at which ministerial endorsement was secured.

8Events held

January 2026

Launch of the year, with the Horizon framework announced in Abuja.

6Events held
V

Invitations and Protocol

Invitations et protocole

Every engagement on the Horizon carries one of six access marks, which state plainly who may take part and how. The marks are applied by the Horizon desk at publication and revised with each edition.

Open to allPublications, broadcasts and convenings open to all. No invitation is required; particulars are given in the entry.
By applicationOpen calls and programme intakes to which individuals apply through the published channel before the closing date.
Programme participantsEngagements for enrolled or nominated participants of a UNESCO REF programme, listed for the information of the public.
Partners and delegationsEngagements for partner institutions, governments and accredited delegations. Requests are made to the Horizon desk.
By invitationConvenings that admit guests by invitation. Requests are made from the entry and confirmed by the Horizon desk.
Closed, for the recordClosed diplomatic or partnership meetings, listed for the record only. No requests for attendance are entertained.
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Requesting an Invitation

Demander une invitation

For convenings that admit guests, open the entry and choose Request an invitation. Your email application opens with a prepared request addressed to the Horizon desk at info@unescoref.org; sending it completes the request. The desk replies within three working days.

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Delegations and Media

Délégations et médias

Diplomatic missions, partner institutions and accredited journalists should write to info@unescoref.org with the name of the engagement, the names and roles of those attending and any protocol requirements, at least ten working days in advance.

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Changes and Confirmations

Modifications et confirmations

Dates, venues and access may change. The Horizon is revised whenever an engagement is confirmed or amended, and the edition date at the head of this page records the latest revision. Entries saved to a personal calendar should be checked against this page.

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Questions

Questions fréquentes

What is On the Horizon?

On the Horizon is the institutional calendar of UNESCO REF. It records convenings, programme milestones, Media Centre publications and open calls, with an archive of past editions.

How often is the Horizon updated?

The Horizon is revised whenever an engagement is confirmed, added or amended. The edition date shown at the head of the page records the latest revision.

What do the access marks mean?

Each engagement is marked open to all, by application, programme participants, partners and delegations, by invitation, or closed, for the record. Section V explains each mark.

How do I request an invitation?

Open the engagement and choose Request an invitation. Your email application opens with a prepared request to info@unescoref.org, and sending it completes the request. The Horizon desk replies within three working days.

Can I add an engagement to my own calendar?

Yes. Engagements with a confirmed date can be saved as a calendar file that opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Microsoft Outlook.

Who is Diza?

Diza is the digital concierge of the Horizon, named in honour of a much-loved cat, hence the paw. Diza answers questions about the engagements on this page from the published calendar, exchanges greetings in many languages, including Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin, French and Arabic, and passes any other enquiry to the Horizon desk at info@unescoref.org. Conversations are not stored.

How can an institution propose an engagement for the Horizon?

Write to info@unescoref.org with the title, proposed date, venue and purpose of the engagement and the institutions involved. Proposals are reviewed by the Horizon desk before publication.