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
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A year in snapshots
"In 2022, true to its history, UNESCO continued to build the defences of peace in the minds of women and men." - by Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
Our History
75 years of history in the service of peace!
A history in the service of our common humanity.
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