The UK National Commission for UNESCO

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The UK National Commission Remembers John Ivinson
(11/07/2007) John Ivinson, past president of the British Computing Society and an active member of the UK National Commission passed away on 11 July at the age of 63. Those who have met John will know him as someone who was engaged, constructive and generous. He will be much missed. Our thoughts are with his partner, friends and family. (more)
The UK National Commission Natural Sciences Committee Remembers Anne McLaren
(10/07/2007) Anne McLaren, one of the pioneers in reproductive biology, died this past weekend aged 80. Anne McLaren was a highly respected and admired member of the UK National Commission for UNESCO who will be greatly missed; her brilliance, dedication and passion will remain an inspiration to us. (more)

Alan Johnston Released after 114 Days
(04/07/2007) UK National Commission for UNESCO welcomes the release of Alan Johnston and sends its best wishes to Mr Johnson, his family and colleagues.

The National Commission notes the UN Security Council Resolution 1738 protecting the rights of correspondents on the frontline; and draws attention to other kidnaps of journalists that still remain unpunished. (pdf, 22kb)

Withdrawal of Darwin at Downe from World Heritage Committee
(13/06/2007) UK National Commission for UNESCO fully supports the UK Government's proposal of hosting an expert meeting to discuss the treatment of scientific World Heritage Site, following the withdrawal of the UK's nomination, Darwin at Downe, from the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee. (pdf, 24kb)

Urgent Decision Needed for Stonehenge
(08/06/2007) UK National Commission for UNESCO reiterates its support for the Published Scheme with respect to Stonehenge (A303 at Stonehenge) and urges the Government to take a decision as a matter of urgency. (pdf, 24kb)

No Change to the Freedom of Information Act
(17/05/2007) UK National Commission for UNESCO calls on the Secretary of State to ensure no changes are made to the existing FOI Act that would, in any way, encourage, those governments that are still keen to limit the free flow of information in their own domains.
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Alan Johnston
(24/04/2007) UK National Commission for UNESCO Calls for immediate release of BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston. To download the statement (pdf, 22kb)

The MSC Napoli off the Devon coast
(24/01/2007) The UK National Commission for UNESCO encourages efforts by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Environment Agency, local authorities, RSPCA, RSPB and other organisations to avoid any long-term damage to the coastline and ensure it is cleaned up to its original pristine state as soon as possible. To download the statement (pdf 18kb)

UK National Commission for UNESCO issued statement on treatment of Moroccan Journalists
(11/01/2007) The UK National Commission expressed its dismay at freedom of the media being under attack in Morocco. To download the statement (pdf 19kb)

UK National Commission Letter to Editor to the Guardian
(08/01/2007) The UK National Commission welcomed Gordon Brown's ‘initiative’ to achieve primary education for all children in the world by 2015, (Our 2p pledge to all children, Guardian January 4th). To download our letter to the Editor of the Guardian (pdf, 21kb)