UNESCO
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), founded in 1945, is one of 16 Specialized Agencies in the United Nations system.
The preamble to its Constitution sets out the ideals of the Organisation:
‘Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.’
Its current Medium Term Strategy (2008-13) is built around the following mission statement, focusing on themes and areas where UNESCO can make a difference through purposeful, strategic action:
‘As a specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO contributes to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information’.
Website: www.unesco.org
By joining UNESCO Associated Schools we can:
The preamble to its Constitution sets out the ideals of the Organisation:
‘Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.’
Its current Medium Term Strategy (2008-13) is built around the following mission statement, focusing on themes and areas where UNESCO can make a difference through purposeful, strategic action:
‘As a specialized agency of the United Nations, UNESCO contributes to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information’.
Website: www.unesco.org
By joining UNESCO Associated Schools we can:
- Be part of a global network of schools directly linked with the UN system
- Participate in seminars and conferences in the UK and internationally
- Achieve a diploma signed by the UNESCO Director General to display in our school
- Receive teaching materials on the UN system and global issues
- Receive regular newsletters with updates on resources and activities
- Access materials developed by various UN organisations
- Take part in 10 international flagship projects on themes such as Transatlantic Slave Trade, intercultural dialogue, sustainable development and world heritage
- Access expert speakers on UN issues
