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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established on November 16, 1945, to promote peace through international cooperation in education, science, and culture, with its headquarters in Paris, France. It operates under the United Nations and consists of a General Conference, an Executive Board, and a Secretariat, focusing on objectives such as quality education, cultural heritage preservation, and scientific research. Key programs include the World Heritage Sites Program and the Education for Sustainable Development initiative.

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Unesco

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established on November 16, 1945, to promote peace through international cooperation in education, science, and culture, with its headquarters in Paris, France. It operates under the United Nations and consists of a General Conference, an Executive Board, and a Secretariat, focusing on objectives such as quality education, cultural heritage preservation, and scientific research. Key programs include the World Heritage Sites Program and the Education for Sustainable Development initiative.

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United Nations Educational, Scientific

and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)


1. Full Name:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

2. Established Year:
16 November 1945

UNESCO was founded after World War II to promote peace and security through
international cooperation in education, science, and culture.

3. Headquarters:
Paris, France

The organization's central headquarters is located in the capital of France.

4. Parent Organization:
United Nations (UN)

UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations.

5. Composition / Structure:
- General Conference: Main decision-making body made up of all Member States; meets
every two years.

- Executive Board: Ensures decisions of the General Conference are implemented; meets
twice a year.

- Secretariat: Headed by the Director-General, manages daily operations.

6. Objectives / Functions:
- Promote international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication.

- Ensure quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.

- Preserve cultural heritage, including sites, monuments, and traditions.

- Promote freedom of expression and media development.

- Support scientific research and cooperation on environmental and sustainable


development issues.

- Encourage respect for cultural diversity and human rights.


7. Key Programs & Initiatives:
- World Heritage Sites Program – identifies and preserves landmarks of global cultural or
natural importance.

- Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) – promotes eco-friendly learning


approaches.

- Global Education Monitoring Report – tracks progress in education worldwide.

- Memory of the World Program – preserves historical documents and archives.

- Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) – supports conservation and sustainable use of
ecosystems.

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