Tag: UNESCO

UNESCO, a UN agency, promotes global peace and security through education, arts, sciences, and culture. With 194 member states, 12 associates, and various partners, UNESCO operates worldwide from its Paris headquarters and 53 regional offices. Established in 1945 after World War II, it fosters collaboration among nations to advance peace, sustainable development, and human rights. Its programs span education, natural and social sciences, culture, and communication. It sponsors projects enhancing literacy, science, media freedom, and cultural diversity. It aids in translating world literature, safeguarding World Heritage Sites, bridging the digital divide, and fostering inclusive knowledge societies. Initiatives like Education For All underscore UNESCO’s global impact. Governed by the General Conference, it sets programs and budgets biannually. It elects an executive board and appoints a Director-General every four years. As a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, UNESCO contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.