United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Founded: 1945
- Mission: Promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
- Focus Areas:
- Education: Quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.
- Natural Sciences: Fostering scientific progress for sustainable development.
- Social and Human Sciences: Advancing understanding of human societies and fostering intercultural dialogue.
- Culture: Safeguarding cultural heritage and promoting cultural diversity.
- Communication and Information: Ensuring universal access to information and knowledge.
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: https://www.unesco.org/en
Official UNESCO NGOs
UNESCO has official relations with 322 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Most of these are what UNESCO calls “operational”; a select few are “formal”. The highest form of affiliation to UNESCO is “formal associate”, and the 22 NGOs with formal associate (ASC) relations occupying offices at UNESCO are: