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Culture, a global public good
150 States unanimously adopted an ambitious Declaration for Culture at the end of the MONDIACULT 2022 conference, affirming culture as a “global public good” and reflecting countries agreement on a common roadmap to strengthen public policies in this field.
Our Priorities
UNESCO has identified key challenges for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the improvement of the human condition.
Our Networks
Discover our flagship networks and their peace-building endeavors.
Our Stories
Find out how UNESCO is making an impact and building resilience in local communities around the world.
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Our Data
AS A KNOWLEDGE BASE ORGANIZATION, UNESCO PUBLISHES GLOBAL DATA AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION TO GUIDE PUBLIC POLICIES. AS THE OFFICIAL STATISTICAL AGENCY OF UNESCO, THE UNESCO INSTITUTE FOR STATISTICS IS ALSO PRODUCES A WIDE RANGE OF INDICATORS IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND MORE
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Our History
75 years of history in the service of peace!
A history in the service of our common humanity.
With the birth of UNESCO in the aftermath of two world wars, a simple but firm conviction was settled: political and economic agreements between states are not enough to build lasting peace. UNESCO therefore recognises that reconciliation and development require stronger foundations, deeply rooted in social interactions, and built on intellectual and moral solidarity.
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