Democratic Republic of the Congo

UNESCO member since 1960

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Yangambi Biosphere Reserve in the Congo Basin to become a knowledge hub in climate and biodiversity

20 April 2022

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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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo to UNESCO

Maison de l'UNESCO Bureau M6.43 - M6.47 1, rue Miollis Paris Cedex 15 75732 France

National Commission for UNESCO of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ministère de l'Enseignement, primaire, secondaire et professionnel 2, avenue des Ambassadeurs KINSHASA - Gombe G.C. Democratic Republic of the Congo