UNESCO

Organization Name

UNESCO

Description

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication to contribute to peace and sustainable development.

Key Facts

Full name: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Founded: 16 November 1945
Members: 194 member states
Director-General: Audrey Azoulay (France), re-elected for a second term
Key programs: World Heritage Sites (currently 1,199 sites), Education for All, Man and the Biosphere Programme
Nepal relevance: Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha), and the Kathmandu Valley are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal.
Official motto: "Building peace in the minds of men and women"

Roles

UNESCO works to protect cultural and natural heritage, promote quality education, and foster scientific cooperation.

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded Year

1945

Current Head/SG

Audrey Azoulay

Category

UN System