Government Documents - United Nations Specialized Agencies: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (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."

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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization publications in print can be found in the Government Documents Collection. Examples of publications include: