UNESCO in brief UNESCO is the United Nations organization that promotes cooperation in education, science, culture and communication to foster peace worldwide.

Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices [7] and 199 national commissions. [8][9] UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations …

2 days ago · UNESCO, specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that was outlined in a constitution signed November 16, 1945. The constitution, which entered into force in 1946, …

Jul 22, 2025 · What is UNESCO? What does it do? UNESCO was founded after World War II to promote peace through international cooperation in education, science, and culture.

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, …

UNESCO added 28 new World Heritage Sites this year to the list of irreplaceable treasures that will be protected for today's travelers and future generations.

3 days ago · Italian cooking joins French gastronomy and Mexican cuisine on UNESCO’s list of global cultural gems, setting off celebration and snickering.

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden had rejoined UNESCO in 2023 after citing concerns that China was filling the gap left by the U.S. in UNESCO policymaking.

Nova Scotia boasts seven UNESCO designated sites plus two UNESCO Dark-Sky Preserves that are located so close together that you can explore them all within a few days. At each of our …

UNESCO World Heritage CentreFlemish Béguinages La Grand-Place, Brussels The Four Lifts on the Canal du Centre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainaut) Belfries of …