Key achievements

A selection of UNESCO's success stories

UNESCO preserves 1073 World Heritage sites in 167 countries

UNESCO leads global efforts to reach quality education for all

UNESCO coordinates Tsunami early warning systems

UNESCO led the reconstruction in Timbuktu

UNESCO launched the SESAME world-class research laboratory

UNESCO condemns the killing of journalists

Angkor Temple removed from the List of WH in Danger

UNESCO published General and Regional Histories

UNESCO Member States, Associated Schools, ...

177 State Parties to the Intangible Heritage Convention

UNESCO builds Youth networks across 9 Mediterranean countries

UNESCO designated sites represent 10 million km2

UNESCO snapshots, 2021

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2022

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UNESCO snapshots, 2020

2020

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Our History

75 years of history in the service of peace!

A history in the service of our common humanity.

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