Mandate and Working of UNESCO

MANDATE AND WORKING OF UNESCO

- 'Introduction To Law' project for the 1st Semester

Rishi Aneja B.A.,LLB, 1st Year

08D6043

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.........................................................................................................................1

Research Methodology........................................................................................................2

Chapter One - History.........................................................................................................3

Chapter Two - Constitution.................................................................................................5

Chapter Three - Organisational Structure............................................................................9

Chapter Four - Fields of Work............................................................................................13

Conclusion...........................................................................................................................16

Bibliography.........................................................................................................................17

INTRODUCTION

'UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was

founded on 16 November 1945. For this specialized United Nations agency, it is not enough to build

classrooms in devastated countries or to publish scientific breakthroughs. Education, Social and Natural

Science, Culture and Communication are the means to a far more ambitious goal : to build peace in the

minds of men.

Today, UNESCO functions as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements

on emerging ethical issues. The Organization also serves as a clearinghouse - for the dissemination and

sharing of information and knowledge - while helping Member States to build their human and

institutional capacities in diverse fields. In short, UNESCO promotes international co-operation among

its 1931 Member States and six Associate Members in the fields of education, science, culture and

communication.

UNESCO is working to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values

and the dignity of each civilization and culture.

This role is critical, particularly in the face of terrorism, which constitutes an attack against humanity.

The world urgently requires global visions of sustainable development based upon observance of

human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which lie at the heart of UNESCO's

mission and activities.

Through its strategies and activities, UNESCO is actively pursuing the Millennium Development

Goals, especially those aiming to:

• halve the proportion of people living in extreme poverty in developing countries by 2015

• achieve universal primary education in all...