Is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It ”seeks to build peace through international cooperation” among nations through education, science, culture and communication. Its programs contribute to “the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030.” UNESCO promotes a universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people regardless of race, sex, language or religion as declared in the UN Charter.
Founding Year: 1945
Staff: 2200
Budget: $ 1.3b (2020/2021)
Audrey Azoulay (Director General)
UNESCO contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals
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