What is UNESCO?
Unesco is the acronym for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It was founded just after the end of World War II with the goal of contributing to peace and security in the world through education, science, culture and communications. The headquarters of Unesco is in Paris, France, and Unesco operates in 112 countries.
Unesco contributes to the training of teachers and contributes to the construction of schools and the donation of equipment necessary for its operation, as well as to promote cultural activities for communities to value their cultural heritage through the preservation of cultural entities and traditions, as well as promotion of books and reading.
Moreover, Unesco promotes the free circulation of ideas by audiovisual means, promotes freedom of the press and independence, pluralism and diversity of the media through the International Program for the Promotion of Communication.
One of the main objectives of the organization is to reduce illiteracy in the world, and contributes to this by financing teacher training and creating schools in refugee regions.
In the area of science and technology, Unesco promotes research to guide the exploitation of natural resources, as well as programs for the protection of cultural and natural heritage as well as the development of the media.
Other Meanings of UNESCO
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| UNESCO | Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Education, la Science et la Culture |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |