UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It has 194 member states and 12 associate members, as well as partners in the non-governmental, intergovernmental and private sector. Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices and 199 national commissions.
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Some of the key events about UNESCO

  • 1946
    UNESCO was founded to promote international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication
  • 1956
    UNESCO withdrew from South Africa due to its apartheid policies
  • 1960
    Launched the Nubia Campaign to save ancient Egyptian monuments from flooding caused by the Aswan High Dam
  • 1965
    Established the World Heritage Sites program to protect cultural and natural heritage around the world
  • 1972
    Adopted the World Heritage Convention, providing a framework for preserving cultural and natural sites
  • 1974
    UNESCO suspended Israel's membership over allegations of altering Jerusalem's cultural heritage
  • 1978
    Inscribed the first 12 sites on the World Heritage List
  • 1984
    The United States withdrew from UNESCO, citing concerns about mismanagement and political bias
  • 1985
    The United Kingdom and Singapore also withdrew from UNESCO, following the U.S. example
  • 1992
    Created the Memory of the World Programme to preserve documentary heritage
  • 1999
    UNESCO faced criticism for its handling of the World Heritage Site designation process
  • 2001
    Adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity to protect cultural expression and identity
  • 2003
    Established the Intangible Cultural Heritage List to safeguard living traditions and practices
  • 2003
    UNESCO was accused of mismanaging funds in its Iraqi education programs
  • 2005
    Launched the Tsunami Early Warning System in the Indian Ocean following the 2004 disaster
  • 2011
    UNESCO's decision to admit Palestine as a member led to a loss of U.S. funding
  • 2013
    UNESCO lost voting rights in its General Conference due to unpaid membership dues
  • 2015
    Initiated the #Unite4Heritage campaign to protect cultural heritage threatened by conflict and terrorism
  • 2017
    The United States announced its second withdrawal from UNESCO, citing anti-Israel bias
  • 2019
    UNESCO faced allegations of corruption in its hiring practices and internal promotions

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