The Organization has 54 field offices around the world. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France.
Its mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.
The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities, Africa and Gender equality, and supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through all its programmes.
Socially committed and politically active youth and government officials from 17 Asian countries are meeting in Bangkok to share experiences on using evidence-based approaches in youth development policies and programming. More than 80 people, including yo...More
Turkmenistan will host 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games during Year of Health and Inspiration In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDG3 on good health and well-being), Turkmenistan declared 2017 the Year of Health and Inspirati...More
Muaythai might traditionally be associated with kicks and punches, but its International Federation also wants it to be a force to build peace and inclusion in Bangkok’s disadvantaged areas. Following the Olympic recognition of Muaythai in December, IFMA a...More
What is futures literacy? “Literacy” usually refers to the capacity to read and write and being literate about the future is much the same. Like reading and writing, it involves an ability to understand, communicate and create. Thinking about the future al...More
Asia-Pacific is home to a stark digital divide that limits the potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to open up new worlds of learning in areas where the right to education often remains out of reach. Despite internet coverage expa...More