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UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

22.04.2004 / 10:45

 

Seat: Paris, France
Founded: 1945
Member States: 190
Aims: Laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. The Organization also serves as a clearinghouse - that disseminates and shares 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 190 Member States and six Associate Members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.

The Czech Republic is a member of UNESCO since 22nd February 2004.

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