Afghanistan

UNESCO member since 1948

Asia and the Pacific

Group IV

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UNESCO in Afghanistan

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Lists and designations

World Heritage Sites

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.

Elements incribed on the Intangible heritage list

Safeguarding our living heritage

Data & Statistics

Killed Journalists

Since 1993, UNESCO counts the number of journalists killed in the framework of their duties

Country's representation to UNESCO

Permanent Delegation of Afghanistan to UNESCO

32, avenue Raphaël PARIS 75016 France

Afghan National Commission for UNESCO

Afghanistan National Commission for UNESCO Ministry of Education Mohammad Jan Khan Watt Kabul Afghanistan