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G20 Brazil: UNESCO’s contribution to tackling inequality

The Group of Twenty (G20) is the main forum for international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in defining and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic, political, and social issues.

What is UNESCO's role in the G20?

At the initiative of the Brazilian Presidency, and for the very first time, UNESCO is contributing to the work of the G20 as a privileged partner. 

The Director-General of UNESCO took part in the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, in Rio de Janeiro, where she presented the role of the Organization, as a privileged partner of this Forum. 

UNESCO as a privileged partner

As a privileged partner of the G20 Brazil, UNESCO is fully committed to supporting the Brazilian presidency in achieving its priorities until the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November 2024.

UNESCO will actively contribute to two initiatives aimed at responding to today's most pressing challenges.
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

Through the School Meals Coalition, UNESCO will support the reduction of hunger and poverty worldwide.

Global Mobilization against Climate change

High level dialogues among governments, institutions, organizations. UNESCO supports through designated sites.

Political process

UNESCO will be taking part in various G20 moments.
Sherpa discussion

Heads of delegation (sherpa) meet to discuss progress on the different processes.

Engagement groups

The engagement groups provide recommendations to the G20 leaders and contribute to the policy development process. UNESCO will take part in three of these groups to help move the debate forward.
Ocean 20
Think 20