UNESCO?

The aim

“To promote buildings, complexes, manmade and natural environments and other destinations of educational. scientific, cultural and historic importance”

In 1945, just after the war had ended, 44 countries gathered together at a UN conference to coordinate the launch of an organisation that would embody a genuine culture of peace and represent education, culture, science and history.

The agency represents 193 member states and 12 associate members. Its core goal is to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights by facilitating collaboration between nations.

“Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity.”

Represents 1,157 World Heritage Sites in 167 countries

Coordinates tsunami early warning systems across the world

Leads global efforts to reach quality education for all Launched the SESAME research lab in the Middle East