United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
What is UNESCO
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The organization was founded on November 16, 1945, after World War II, with the participation of 44 countries. The organization, first convened in London with the participation of country representatives, provides financial resources through the dues paid by its member states every two years. Turkey is also among the member states of UNESCO. Turkey, which signed the convention of establishment on May 20, 1946, is among the first 10 countries to sign the convention of establishment. The number of member states of the organization, currently headquartered in Paris, rose to 195 countries in 2012.
Purpose of UNESCO
UNESCO is an organization that voluntarily provides support for all people in the world to benefit from all innovations and opportunities in the fields of science, culture, and education. The organization advocates for everyone to benefit from equal rights in issues such as human rights, free press, and education, and undertakes work that serves this purpose. The organization carries out activities to protect cultural assets and combats global warming, earthquakes, and the protection of water basins and forest resources. UNESCO carries out various activities to highlight the contribution of all nations in the world to the world of culture and science, and conducts these activities in cooperation with its member states.
