UNESCO in brief UNESCO is the United Nations organization that promotes cooperation in education, science, culture and communication to foster peace worldwide.

Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices [7] and 199 national commissions. [8][9] UNESCO was founded in 1945 as the successor to the League of Nations ' …

Feb 27, 2026 · UNESCO, specialized agency of the UN that promotes international collaboration in education, science, and culture.

UNESCO added 28 new World Heritage Sites this year to the list of irreplaceable treasures that will be protected for today's travelers and future generations.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), established in 1945, is an agency of the United Nations.

Poverty Point UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Louisiana is filled with mysteries of the people who use to inhabit the area. Learn about the areas secrets, culture, history and how they built the …

The United States is home to 22 of the 981 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the globe. These sites are designated for their universal value in natural or cultural heritage.

3 days ago · The United Nations cultural body Unesco has called on warring parties in the Middle East to respect international conventions protecting cultural property after Iran’s heritage-listed Golestan ...

UNESCO says its purpose, as defined just after the end of World War II, is "to build the defenses of peace in the minds of men and women". It does this by helping nations work together, through …

1 day ago · UNESCO has reported that World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran has been damaged following a nearby airstrike in the Iranian capital.