UNESCO , the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established on November 16, 1945, in London by the governments of 37 states and was the formal successor to the International Institute for Intellectual Cooperation, established in 1925.
The purpose of the creation of UNESCO was: “To contribute to the strengthening of peace and security by enhancing cooperation among peoples in the fields of education, science and culture in the interests of ensuring universal respect for justice, the rule of law and the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed for all peoples without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion in the Charter of the United Nations.”
UNESCO Headquarters are located in Paris. UNESCO currently has 191 Member States and six Associate Countries. The UNESCO Moscow Office was established in 1994 and became fully operational in 1996. It currently actively participates in projects such as: supporting the reform and development of education systems; discussing science policy reform and a culture of innovation, strengthening biosphere reserves; promoting human rights and democratic principles, taking into account the situation of youth as a target group for this activity; supporting cultural diversity, promoting the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage; HIV/AIDS prevention education; promoting universal access to knowledge, and strengthening democratic norms in the field of information and communication.
UNESCO's mission goes beyond building schools in war-torn countries and publishing scientific discoveries. Building on education, science, culture, and communication, the organization strives to achieve a higher goal: instilling in people the idea of peace.
Start Date: 16.11.2026
End Date: 16.11.2026