UNESCO
- INTERNATIONAL
News:
Jill Biden marks U.S.
re-entry into UNESCO with a flag-raising ceremony in Paris
What's
in the news?
● U.S.
first lady Jill Biden attended a flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris,
marking Washington's official re-entry into the U.N. agency after a
controversial five-year hiatus.
Key
takeaways:
● The
United States had announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO in June, and the
organization’s 193 member states
earlier this month voted to approve the U.S. re-entry.
UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization):
● It
was established on November 16, 1945.
Vision:
● Promoting
international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
Objectives:
● Ensuring
an inclusive and equitable quality
education for all.
● Safeguarding
cultural heritage.
● Advancing
scientific research and collaboration.
● Promoting
freedom of expression.
● Fostering
intercultural dialogue.
Headquarters:
Paris,
France
Members:
● 194
member states and 10 associate members.
Major
Programs:
1.
World Heritage Program:
● Designates
and preserves sites of outstanding universal value.
2.
Education for All Program:
● Ensuring
inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
3.
International Hydrological Program:
● Promoting
sustainable water management and cooperation.
4.
Man and the Biosphere Program:
● Promoting
sustainable development and Conservation of natural resources.
5.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Program:
● Safeguarding
and promoting intangible cultural heritage.