Bring out the best in our shared humanity
UNESCO uses education, science and culture to inform, inspire and engage people everywhere to foster understanding and respect for each other and our planet.
Forest Whitaker, received the Honorary Palme d'Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night
UNESCO celebrates Forest Whitaker's decade of action as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and as UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation.
On the 10th anniversary of his commitment for peace with UNESCO, the Organization celebrates his action and impact for the service of humanity.
UNESCO modernises its digital ecosystem
With its new portal www.unesco.org, UNESCO offers the general public and its partners a user-friendly browsing experience and new editorial formats which serve to facilitate access to information, increase transparency and raise the profile of the beneficiaries of UNESCO’s programmes
50 years celebrating life
UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme was created in 1971 with a vision: promote a sustainable connection between people and nature.
In 2021, the World Network of Biosphere Reserves will unite in its diversity pay a tribute to those who have shaped the programme into this quest for a more harmonious living in each of the world's ecosystems. It's about life!
Our History
75 years of history in the service of peace!
A history in the service of our common humanity.
With the birth of UNESCO in the aftermath of two world wars, a simple but firm conviction was settled: political and economic agreements between states are not enough to build lasting peace. UNESCO therefore recognises that reconciliation and development require stronger foundations, deeply rooted in social interactions, and built on intellectual and moral solidarity.
Our Priorities
Take a look at our networks, stories and human driven-data.
Our Networks
Our Stories
Our Data
Publications
UNESCO Snapshots
