The Organization has 54 field offices around the world. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France.
Its mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.
The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities, Africa and Gender equality, and supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through all its programmes.
Call for Applications: 9th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED
Models of Integrity: Why Thailand Needs More Women Sports Stars
ユネスコウィーク2023 参加者募集
UNESCO Week 2023: Invitation for Participation
Hooked on Peace (HOP) initiative by UNESCO and partners supports youth in documenting indigenous stories of gender equality, peacebuilding and sustainability
Ha Noi, 12 October 2017 – With the ever-growing role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, UNESCO and UNFPA jointly led a two-day workshop from 11-12 October on strengthening the inclusion of young people within the review of youth...
The “Generation What? Europe” transmedia campaign led to hundreds of thousands of young people sharing their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them and a broad range of media content being created around their responses. UNESCO, French production...
Turkmenistan will host 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games during Year of Health and Inspiration In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDG3 on good health and well-being), Turkmenistan declared 2017 the Year of Health and...
Muaythai might traditionally be associated with kicks and punches, but its International Federation also wants it to be a force to build peace and inclusion in Bangkok’s disadvantaged areas. Following the Olympic recognition of Muaythai in December, IFMA...