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.
Hooked on Peace (HOP) initiative by UNESCO and partners supports youth in documenting indigenous stories of gender equality, peacebuilding and sustainability
Ethnic Communities and Sustainable Heritage Management in Thailand
Indigenous Youth Tackle COVID-19 in their Communities
“Hand in Hand” World Challenge
UNESCO’s Master Class against Racism and Discriminations 2022 features Mongolian youth combating discrimination in Asia-Pacific
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...
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...
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...
Governments around the world, including in the Asia-Pacific region, are closing civic spaces – not just in autocratic states but also in well-established democracies. Civic space — both online and offline — is where people can freely exercise their basic...