UNESCO Associated Schools
UNESCO Associated Schools in the UK is part of a global network of schools promoting quality education. The UK network supports the integration of international perspectives in schools and promotes the values of UNESCO, including human rights, mutual respect and cultural diversity. We work to better prepare UK children and young people for the challenges of an increasingly complex and interdependent world.
All members are encouraged to undertake projects and activities related to four study themes:
- The UN system
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Peace and Human Rights
- Intercultural Learning
The UK re-joined UNESCO Associated Schools in 2005. The Council for Education in World Citizenship (CEWC) provided the UK National Coordinator for the project until November 2007. The UK National Coordinator is now based at the UK National Commission for UNESCO Secretariat.
There are currently 54 UNESCO Associated schools in the UK, involved in projects around one or more of the four study themes.
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- Joining UNESCO Associated Schools
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- Want to become part of a global network of schools directly linked with the UN system? Then join UNESCO Associated Schools today.
- 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
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- The United Nations has designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) to celebrate the importance of biodiversity and highlight the different threats facing this irreplaceable natural wealth across the globe.
- World Heritage Education
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- Working with UK World Heritage Sites to engage schools and young people with the internationally important heritage on their doorstep.
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2009 World Heritage Youth Summit
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