Learn more about UNESCO's role, vision and results. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Our aim is to promote peace and security through international …

Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices [7] and 199 national commissions. [8][9] UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations ' …

6 days ago · UNESCO, specialized agency of the UN that promotes international collaboration in education, science, and culture.

Jan 24, 2026 · UNESCO World Heritage More than 1,000 sites around the world have been identified by UNESCO as being of special value to humanity.

UNESCO added 28 new World Heritage Sites this year to the list of irreplaceable treasures that will be protected for today's travelers and future generations.

Sep 2, 2019 · It has 194 member states and 12 associate members, as well as partners in the non-governmental, intergovernmental and private sector. Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has …

Mar 12, 2026 · There are more than 1,200 UNESCO World Heritage sites across the world. Our Insider's Guides tip you off to the lesser-known gems among them.

1 day ago · The UNESCO has begun deploying emergency measures across the Middle East as violence escalates in the region, focusing on protecting education personnel and institutions, …

Mar 12, 2026 · U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran.

Feb 12, 2009 · #UNESCO is appalled by the attack on a school in Shukeiri, Sudan, where a drone strike reportedly killed schoolgirls and teachers. Educational institutions are protected spaces under …