United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization logo

  • CategorySpecialized Agencies

  • HQ locationParis

  • Date established1945

  • ResolutionGA Resolution 50(I)

  • Joined CEB14 December 1946

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The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established in 1945 to promote the aims set out in article 1, para. 3 of the UN Charter. Its purpose, as stated in article 1 of its Constitution, is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science and culture.

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