Young people (those aged 15-24) account for nearly 20% of the world’s population. UNESCO was a pioneer in international efforts to enlist young volunteers for the reconstruction of post-war Europe. Today, the Organization remains committed to the adults of the future. More

• Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet)
• World Heritage in Young Hands
• Young Digital Creators
• Teens talking to teens
  The UNESCO Courier, June 2001
• Infosheet

The United Nations aims to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and to enable every child, woman and man to live in dignity and freedom. The international civil service bears responsibility for translating these ideals into reality. 

• Working for UNESCO
  What profiles fit?
• Current Vacancies at UNESCO
• They worked at UNESCO!
  UNESCO Courier - November 2005
• International Civil Service Commission
  Serving the entire United Nations.
• Infosheet
  (PDF Format)

Since the 1960s and the massive influx of new African states into the Organization, UNESCO has woven a solid partnership with Africa. More

• UNESCO in Africa
  Information by country
• Africa Week
  22 to 26 May
• Infosheet
  (PDF Format - 228K)

Civil society actors play an important role in social, economic and cultural spheres. Since its creation, UNESCO has worked closely with these partners. More

• Infosheet
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• Cities and local authorities

UNESCO commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of its Constitution with a series of events taking place this week at its Headquarters in Paris. More

• About UNESCO
  Constitution, Milestones, and History
• UNESCO, Its Purpose and Its Philosophy, Julian Huxley, 1946
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• Infosheet on Founding Principles
  (234K - PDF format)