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Protecting Biodiversity calls for Sharing Humanity

Our Lives depend on biodiversity, and today biodiversity depends on us. To protect, restore and preserve, we must share science, knowledge, best practices and bring out the best of who we are as human beings. This is UNESCO's call for #SharingHumanity.

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War in Ukraine

UNESCO is scaling up the delivery of emergency support to people across Ukraine in its fields of competencies.

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Revive the Spirit of Mosul

Impact Stories

Find out how UNESCO is making an impact and building resilience in local communities around the world.

Challenging Gender Gap in Kazakhstani Digital Space

Yemen: Cash for Work

Developing a green economy in Togo to relieve pressure on the forest and boosting incomes

Report on increasing cases of intolerance is released during the Brazilian National Week to Combat Religious Intolerance

Data

As a knowledge-based organization, UNESCO publishes global data and scientific information to guide public policies. UNESCO Institute for statistics produces a wide range of indicators in the fields of education, science, culture, communication and information.

Data Portal

All about UNESCO programmes, funding & results

Global Reports

Key trends in education, science, culture and information

Statistics

UNESCO Institute of Statistics

Networks

UNESCO designated sites connect the world and bring out the best in our shared humanity

1157

World Heritage Sites

of exceptional cultural and natural value.

677

Intangible Heritage Elements

in 140 countries.

738

Biosphere reserves

in 134 countries.

3.9 billion

people live in cities

discover the Creative Cities Network.

177

UNESCO Global Geoparks

in 46 countries.

12,000

ASPnet member schools

in 182 countries

850

higher education and research institutions

in 117 countries as part of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs network

220+

UNEVOC Centres

situated in more than 140 UNESCO Member States worldwide

Our Objectives

UNESCO has main priorities for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the improvement of the human condition.

Mobilize education to transform lives

Ensure quality equitable and inclusive education and promote lifelong learning

Reconcile humanity with nature

Protect the environment through science, local knowledge and values of respect for Ocean and Biodiversity

Foster science & technology for humanity

Encourage Open Science and the free flow of ideas, while developing ethical standards of AI and Neurosciences

Promote inclusion & mutual understanding

Build inclusive societies by promoting respect & tolerance, fight against racism, hate speech & stereotypes

Promote freedom of expression & information integrity

Combat mis / disinformation & conspiracies theories, Defend Press Freedom and the safety of journalists

Promote culture & creativity, protect heritage

Enhance the protection and promotion of cultural heritage

Our mission

It is in the minds of men and women that the defences of peace must be constructed.

Partnerships

UNESCO relies on a diverse set of collaborative relations & partnerships to implement its programmes.

Our Vision

Since wars begin in the minds of men and women, it is in the minds of men and women that peace must be built. UNESCO uses education, science, culture, communication and information to foster mutual understanding and respect for our planet. We work to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind and bring out the best in our shared humanity.