UNESCO head speaks on global governance
On 12 April 2011 the Director General of UNESCO, Mrs Irina Bokova, spoke to the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, London, on the subject of “Global Governance for the 21st century: a UNESCO angle”.
In her remarks, the Director General outlined the crucial role UNESCO plays in global governance today. She stated: “Our mandate is founded on values. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the starting point for our action and the measure of its success. UNESCO’s role today lies in bridging the gaps that exist in global governance. It is in bolstering those public goods that slip through the cracks of globalization and that are vital for our common future.”
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The discussion was followed by Q&A, chaired by Sam Daws, Director of Project on UN Governance and Reform, University of Oxford.
During her stay in London, Mrs Bokova also held meetings with the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) and high-level officials and advisers of the British Government.
Written: 14/04/2011 , last modified: 14/04/2011
Mrs Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO © UNESCO/Michel Ravassard