On May 28, 2025, Professor Khaled El-Enany delivered a lecture at Hiroshima University addressing how Ancient Egypt’s legacy continues inspiring UNESCO values and missions.

Held 80 years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the event carried deep symbolic weight. Drawing on the figure of the goddess Ma’at and the world’s oldest recorded peace treaty, Professor El-Enany explored the ancient roots of cultural diplomacy and ethical governance.

He described how education, inclusion, and respect for women, foreigners, and people with disabilities were central values in ancient Egyptian society – principles that remain vital to UNESCO’s mission today.

Addressing an audience of students and scholars, he shared his vision of a UNESCO that prioritizes people: inclusive, peace-oriented, and globally representative.

This powerful dialogue exchange bridged ancient heritage and contemporary challenges, reaffirming a shared conviction: education and culture are the foundations of lasting peace.