UNESCO

UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945.1 UNESCO offers opinions on issues of cultural, scientific and educational importance, and promotes international cooperation among its Member States in the fields of education, science, culture and communication. UNESCO is “working to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture.” UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

 

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Multilingual and Heritage Language Education