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For 70 years, the Courier has been building peace where it starts: “in the minds of men”, as stated in the UNESCO Constitution. To mark its 70th anniversary in 2018, the Courier shares messages from peacemakers across the world on how they define peace.

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Message from Forrest Whitaker

When we talk about peace, we often think of it as an absence of conflict. But true peace − lasting peace − is not a mere absence of violence or war. It is a fragile web of positive actions, requiring constant attention and active participation by everyone.

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Keep up to date with culture, education, science and information communication on a global scale. The UNESCO Courier journal gives you news from all over the world and provides a platform for international debate.

News & Views Online is a digital supplement of the Courier which provides additional information, by offering a selection of articles and interviews on current events.

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The freedom of all human beings is a prerequisite for peace. This encompasses ALL freedoms − the freedom ...

When we talk about peace, we often think of it as an absence of conflict. But true peace − lasting peace − is not a mere absence of violence or war.

In the 1960s, a teenager dreamed of escaping the cramped confines of his home in a poor neighbourhood in Montevideo, where he lived with his parents, who were barely literate.

70 Years of the Courier

Many voices, one world! Linguistic diversity is at core of UNESCO's founding principles & values. Discover the Courier multilingual archive.

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