What is UNESCO?

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) is an agency with representatives from 181 member states. The General Conference is the decision-making body that works with other intergovernmental organizations.

UNESCO was created in 1946 to promote world peace by focusing on 2-year programs for women and developing countries in areas of

• culture and communication
• education
• natural sciences, and
• social and human sciences.

• Concept module: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): U
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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