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==[http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/resources/ UNESCO]==


''UNESCO'' works to create the conditions for [[dialogue]] among [[civilizations]], [[cultures]] and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared [[values]]. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global [[visions]] of sustainable development encompassing observance of human [[rights]], mutual respect and the alleviation of [[poverty]], all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities.

The broad goals and concrete objectives of the international community – as set out in the internationally agreed [[development]] goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – underpin all UNESCO’s strategies and activities. Thus UNESCO’s unique competencies in [[education]], [[the sciences]], [[culture]] and [[communication]] and [[information]] contribute towards the realization of those goals.

The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities:

*[http://www.unesco.org/new/en/africa/ Africa]
*[http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=3160&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html Gender equality]

And on a number of overarching objectives:

*Attaining quality [http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-all/ education for all] and lifelong learning
*Mobilizing science knowledge and policy for [http://www.unesco.org/science/psd/ sustainable development]
*Addressing emerging [http://portal.unesco.org/shs/en/ev.php-URL_ID=1837&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html social and ethical challenges]
*Fostering [http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=34321&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html cultural diversity], [http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=35020&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html intercultural dialogue] and a [http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=37083&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html culture of peace]
*Building inclusive knowledge societies through [http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=1657&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html information and communication]

[[Category: General Reference]]

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