UK National Commission for UNESCO

Welcome to the UK National Commission for UNESCO

The United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO is the focal point in the UK for UNESCO-related policies and activities.

The Commission is an independent civil society organisation which supports UNESCO’s work in the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, and communication.

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• Education

  Quality education for all and lifelong learning

• Science

  Science and technology serving Humanity

• Culture

  Cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace

• Communication

  The free flow of ideas by word and image

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Latest News

• 15/05/2012 | UNESCO International Literacy Prizes call for nominations
• 11/05/2012 | UK marks World Press Freedom Day
• 26/04/2012 | Oxford bids for UNESCO World Book Capital
• 13/04/2012 | International young women scientist fellowships now open
• View all news

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EVENTS

• 2012 UNESCO Youth Summit
  • 27-29 June 2012
• View all events

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