UNESCO – United Nations Educational,

Scientific and Cultural Organisation

• Created in 1945
• Mission: to contribute to
 the building of peace
 the eradication of poverty
 sustainable development
 intercultural dialogue through:
• education
• the sciences
• culture
• communication
• information
• In terms of culture they aim to:
 Promote cultural diversity by safeguarding heritage in
its various dimensions and enhancing cultural
expressions
 Promote social cohesion by fostering pluralism,
intercultural dialogue, a culture of peace and the central
role of culture in sustainable development
• Financed by Member States
• Budget for 2008 and 2009 was US$631 million
• 1978 – World Heritage Sites are first designated