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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
As a specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO contributes to the construction of peace, human development, and interculturaldialogue in an era of globalization through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information
2007
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The “Knowledge Agency”
“UNESCO is a specialised agency that has knowledge at the centre
of its mission”
Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General
1945 UNESCO Constitution: Peace must be founded uponthe “intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind”
2007 Today’s rapidly evolving knowledge societies meaneducation forms the basis of sustainable development
Tensions and conflicts in today’s globalised world canonly find lasting solutions if ignorance is countered withintellectual cooperation, intercultural dialogue, accessto information, independent and pluralistic media
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Contributing to international goals
Through its work in education, science,culture and communication, UNESCOmakes a unique contribution to collectiveefforts to tackle some of the greatestchallenges facing our world today:
n Millennium Development Goals
n Education for All goals
n Global Initiative on HIV/Aids and Education
n Tsunami Early Warning System
n …
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How UNESCO contributes
As a standard setter
As a clearing house
Through capacity-building
Through international cooperation
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How UNESCO contributes
As a standard-setter
Forging universal agreements in the form of conventions,recommendations or declarations
Through its standard-setting action, UNESCO fostersmultidisciplinary exchange and works – where possibleand desirable – towards universal agreements on keyissues within its fields of competence
> As a clearing house
> Through capacity-building
> Through international cooperation
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How UNESCO contributes
As a clearing house
Enabling the gathering, transfer, disseminationand sharing of information and knowledge
UNESCO supports networks for research, exchangeof research results, and training, identifies innovativesolutions and tests them through pilot projects
> Through capacity-building
> Through international cooperation
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How UNESCO contributes
Through capacity-building
Building human and institutional capacitiesin all its fields of competence
UNESCO supports training in all its fields of competence, including the development of training programmes, materialsand networks
> Through international cooperation
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How UNESCO contributes
Through international cooperation
Playing a catalytic role for development cooperation in its fields ofcompetence, bringing together specialists from around the globe.
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UNESCO world-wide
To carry out its mission, UNESCO has:
n Headquarters in Paris, France…
n A global network of field offices, regional bureaux and institutes…
n In 193 countries, National Commissions for UNESCO furtherextend the impact of, and participation in the Agency’s activities
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UNESCO Secretariat
The Director-General,
elected for a four-year mandate, heads astaff of some 2,000 people, known as theSecretariat
The staff,
who come from over 160 different countries,work in Headquarters, field offices and institutes to carry out the Organization’s programme
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UNESCO’s partners
UNESCO works with a wide range of partner institutions and stakeholder groups:
n Governments, governmentaland inter-governmental bodies
n Non-governmental organizatons,professional associations,academic institutions, expertsand civil society
n UNESCO Clubs,Associated Schools, Goodwill Ambassadors…
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UNESCO’s corporate partners
UNESCO’s relations with the private sectorencompass cooperation with multinationalcorporations, small and medium enterprises,philanthropic foundations, professional andeconomic associations, as well as otherorganisations of the business communityand individuals.
Ford Foundation and UNESCODirect cooperationin science, educationand culture at aregional level.
Hewlett-Packardand UNESCOJoint effort toalleviate brain drain.
L’OREALand UNESCOWorking togetherfor women in science.
DaimlerChrysler and UNESCOMondialogo –cooperation forintercultural dialogue.
Alcatel Alenia and UNESCOSpaceForScience –cooperation forenhancing scientificinformation andservices.
Microsoft and UNESCOThe Global Agreement– using Informationand CommunicationTechnologies (ICT) topromote education.
Samsung and UNESCOPartnership for theIntangible CulturalHeritage.
NKTV, BBC, and CNNare some of UNESCO’s Mediapartners.
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UNESCO governance
General Conference
UNESCO’s Member States form thisprimary decision-making body, which meetsevery two years to determine the programme, policies and budget. It elects the Director-General
Executive Board
Made up of 58 Member States and meeting every six months, it is responsible for the execution of the programme approved by the General Conference
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UNESCO’s budget
UNESCO’s regularprogramme budget is voted and providedby the Member Statesthrough their fixedcontributions
Recent evolution of biannual approved regular budget
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UNESCO’s budget
Voluntary contributionsto support UNESCOprogrammes andactivities from MemberStates, multilateral andprivate sector sourcescurrently make up overhalf the total budget
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UNESCO’s budget
UNESCO’s programme is approved for two year periods with a majorpriority programme and main lines of action for each programme Sectorand also cross-cutting activities involving several Sectors and field offices.
Breakdown within the programmesand programme-related services
Education
Natural sciences
Social and human sciences
Culture
Communication and information
Regular Programme
General policy and direction
Programmes and programme-related services
Support for programme execution and administration
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Education
The top priority – Education for All
n Access to education for all at all levels
n Education for special-needs andmarginalized populations
n Teacher training to ensure student access toqualified teachers and learningenvironments
n Competencies for workforce success through education
n Opportunities for non-formal and lifelong learning
n New technologies for better teaching and learning and for more educational opportunities
www.unesco.org/education
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Natural sciences
Two core programme areas:
n Science, environment andsustainable development – aimed to improve human security through a better management of the environment
n Capacity-building in science and technology for development –aimed to allow the widest possible participation in the knowledge societyand to adapt science policy to societal needs
Some key activities:
n Man and the Biosphere programmen International Hydrological programmen Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commissionn Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
Immediately after the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami, UNESCO took the lead in international efforts to set up a regional warning system
www.unesco.org/science
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Social and human sciences
Human rights focus: policy-oriented research; education, trainingand dissemination of information; cooperation with various actors andnetworks and the integration of a human rights-based approachinto all programmes of UNESCO
Ethics focus: the ethical link between scientific advances andthe cultural, legal, philosophical and religious context in which they occur.UNESCO acts as a standard-setter on emerging ethical issues,disseminates information and knowledge and helps Member States set up ethics committees and training programmes.
Social change: UNESCO contributes to a better understandingof current trends in such areas as urban development andinternational migration
www.unesco.org/shs
Other Social and
Human Sciences
Sector activities
include philosophy,
future-oriented
studies and sport
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Culture
Diversity, dialogue and world heritage
UNESCO has since its inception promotedthe values of intercultural dialogue andrespect for cultural diversity as the basis for peace and development
UNESCO leads international efforts to protect world heritage. The World Heritage List currently includes over 800 natural and culturalsites, from India’s Taj Mahal to Mali’s ancient city of Timbuktu and suchnatural wonders as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
The 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible CulturalHeritage aims to provide protection for often age-old oral and intangiblecultural practices
www.unesco.org/culture
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Communication
Three core programme areas:
n Promoting the free flow of ideas and universal access to information
n Promoting the expression of pluralism and cultural diversity in themedia and world information networks
n Promoting access for all to ICTs (information andcommunication technologies)
World Press Freedom Day puts the spotlight on issues of
freedom of information
www.unesco.org/webworld
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Milestones
1960
Launch of theNubia Campaignin Egypt to movethe Great Templeof Abu Simbel
UniversalCopyrightConvention
First inter-governmentalconference aimedat reconciling theenvironment anddevelopment
UNESCO’sGeneral Historyof Africa
The UniversalDeclaration on theHuman Genomeand Human Rights
UNESCOrecommends thatMember Statesmake free primaryeducationcompulsory anduniversal
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The Conventionconcerning theProtection of theWorld Culturaland NaturalHeritage
The WorldConferenceon Educationfor All
Conventionon the Protectionand Promotionof the Diversityof CulturalExpressions
The InternationalConventionAgainst Dopingin Sport
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How to get involved
n Join a UNESCO Club, Centre or Association
n Contact one of the Associated Schools in 176 countries
n Internships
n Fellowships & Chairs
n Participation Programme
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How to get involved
Clubs, Centres, Associations and Schools
Nearly 4000 clubs, centres and associations in over 90 countriespromote the Organization's ideals and efforts at the grassroots level.To find out if there is one near you, go to www.unesco.org/en/clubs orcontact the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs Centres andAssociations (WFUCA) by mail at [email protected]
There are 7,900 Associated Schools in 176 countries ranging frompre-schools and primary, to secondary schools and teacher traininginstitutions. They help young people develop attitudes of toleranceand international understanding. To find out more, go towww.unesco.org/education/asp
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How to get involved
Internships
Students from a wide range of disciplines can apply for individual one-to four-month internships at UNESCO Headquarters and Field Offices.Depending on your qualifications, these internships relate either to theOrganization’s strategic activities or to administrative or technicalfunctions.
To qualify for an internship, students must be undertaking seconddegree level studies or higher (Masters or Doctorate levels). Theseinternships are not remunerated. You can apply directly online atwww.unesco.org/employment
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How to get involved
Fellowships and Chairs
UNESCO Fellowships Programme in Support of Priority ProgrammeAreas (2006-2007). The fellowships offered under this scheme are ofshort term duration (6 months maximum) and are intended for specializedtraining at the postgraduate level. Priority targets are promising andqualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or toupgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments intheir field of study or work. For details of the principles and conditions thatgovern this scheme, go to www.unesco.org/fellowships
Over 599 University Chairs and 66 Twin Universities comprise theUNITWIN/UNESCO network, which encourages research, training anddevelopment in higher education. In total, over 725 institutions in 125countries and 70 disciplines are involved. For a full list, go towww.unesco.org/education/unitwin
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How to get involved
Participation Programme
UNESCO's Participation Programme is designed to provide directassistance to initiatives undertaken by Member States in theOrganization's fields of competence, in line with priorities determinedby the countries themselves, with proposals submitted via UNESCONational Commissions. The funds are modest (up to a maximum ofUS$26,000 granted for national project requests, and up toUS$46,000 for regional submissions). For more information, seewww.unesco.org/en/participation-programme
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Thank you
This presentation was prepared by the UNESCO Bureau of Public Information (BPI)
www.unesco.org/bpi
All photos are from the UNESCO photobank
BPI/EPP/3 REV.
