Profile

Gender

Unknown

Born

1945-11-16 （Paris, France）

Nationality

International organization

Languages

English, French

Residence History

Paris (headquarters)

Career

Occupations

International organization, Promoting education, science and culture

Active Years

1945-

Affiliations

United Nations Economic and Social Council (parent organization), United Nations (related organization)

Memberships

UN specialized agency

Influenced By

International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation (League of Nations), Experiences of World War II

Influenced

World Heritage Convention and the World Heritage system, National education and cultural heritage protection policies

Awards & Nominations

Style & Themes

Literary Style

Practical and policy-oriented international cooperation approachInterdisciplinary and institutional frameworks

Recurring Motifs

PeaceSustainable developmentProtection of cultural heritageFreedom of expression and safety of journalists

Legacy

UNESCO has promoted international cooperation in education, science, culture and information, establishing important frameworks such as the World Heritage system, the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, and efforts to protect linguistic diversity. It has significantly contributed to peace, sustainable development and cultural diversity, while also being the focus of political controversies among member states.

Quotes

• UNESCO's mission is to learn from the experiences of war and to promote peace through education, science and culture.

  Source: UNESCO Constitution (1945)

Trivia

• Headquarters are located at Place de Fontenoy in Paris.
• UNESCO administers the World Heritage List and the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.