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title: UNESCO

text: the fundamental ideals of UNESCO." UNESCO develops, maintains and disseminates, free of charge, two interrelated software packages for database management (CDS/ISIS [not to be confused with UK police software package ISIS]) and data mining/statistical analysis (IDAMS). UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO; ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Paris. Its declared purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms in order to increase universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in

title: UNESCO

text: located at Place de Fontenoy in Paris, France. UNESCO's field offices across the globe are categorized into four primary office types based upon their function and geographic coverage: cluster offices, national offices, regional bureaus and liaison offices. The following list of all UNESCO Field Offices is organized geographically by UNESCO Region and identifies the members states and associate members of UNESCO which are served by each office. UNESCO has been the centre of controversy in the past, particularly in its relationships with the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the former Soviet Union. During the 1970s and 1980s, UNESCO's

title: UNESCO

text: 1978. Since then important legal instruments on cultural heritage and diversity have been adopted by UNESCO member states in 2003 (Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage) and 2005 (Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions). An intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO in Paris in December 1951 led to the creation of the European Council for Nuclear Research, which was responsible for establishing the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in 1954. Arid Zone programming, 1948–1966, is another example of an early major UNESCO project in the field of natural sciences. In 1968, UNESCO

title: UNESCO

text: saying that it was only signed under U.S. pressure. Israel was also unable to address the UNESCO committee over objections from Egypt. In January 2014, days before it was scheduled to open, UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, "indefinitely postponed" and effectively cancelled an exhibit created by the Simon Wiesenthal Center entitled "The People, The Book, The Land: The 3,500-year relationship between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel." The event was scheduled to run from 21 January through 30 January in Paris. Bokova cancelled the event after representatives of Arab states at UNESCO argued that its display would "harm the

title: UNESCO

text: UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO; ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Paris. Its declared purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms in order to increase universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter. It is the successor of the League of Nations' International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation. UNESCO has 195 member states and ten associate members. Most of its field offices are "cluster" offices covering

title: UNESCO

text: move as well. On 16 and 17 February 2012, UNESCO held a conference entitled "The Media World after WikiLeaks and News of the World." Despite all six panels being focused on WikiLeaks, no member of WikiLeaks staff was invited to speak. After receiving a complaint from WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson, UNESCO invited him to attend, but did not offer a place on any panels. The offer also came only a week before the conference, which was held in Paris, France. Many of the speakers featured, including David Leigh and Heather Brooke, had spoken out openly against WikiLeaks and its founder

title: German Commission for UNESCO

text: the GDR also became a Member State, actually for the first time in a UN Organization. Since German unification on October 3, 1990, Germany is used as official name; the German Commission for UNESCO integrated the functions of the dissolved GDR National Commission. After the United States of America and Japan, Germany makes the third largest financial contribution to UNESCO. Like most other Member States, Germany has a Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in Paris. It ensures constant working contact with UNESCO and is in charge of Germany's political relations with UNESCO. Germany is participating very actively in UNESCO's programmes. There

title: UNESCO Public Library Manifesto

text: of communities in rural and urban areas. UNESCO Public Library Manifesto The UNESCO Public Library Manifesto is a document approved by UNESCO in 1949 and renovated in Paris on 29 November 1994. Even proclaims the entity's belief towards public libraries internationally , as essential institutions for the promotion of peace and well -being spirit of humanity. The document was globally introduced in 1949 and , from there to here , received reiterations so that the current is making approval of what happened during the course of the PGI Council Meeting of UNESCO in 1994 ; the manifesto was prepared with

title: UNESCO Public Library Manifesto

text: UNESCO Public Library Manifesto The UNESCO Public Library Manifesto is a document approved by UNESCO in 1949 and renovated in Paris on 29 November 1994. Even proclaims the entity's belief towards public libraries internationally , as essential institutions for the promotion of peace and well -being spirit of humanity. The document was globally introduced in 1949 and , from there to here , received reiterations so that the current is making approval of what happened during the course of the PGI Council Meeting of UNESCO in 1994 ; the manifesto was prepared with the participation of the public libraries section

title: UNESCO

text: the five programme areas: education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information. UNESCO does not accredit institutions of higher learning. The UNESCO transparency portal has been designed to enable public access to information regarding Organization's activities, such as its aggregate budget for a biennium, as well as links to relevant programmatic and financial documents. These two distinct sets of information are published on the IATI registry, respectively based on the IATI Activity Standard and the IATI Organization Standard. There have been proposals to establish two new UNESCO lists. The first proposed list will focus on movable

title: Where Does This Door Go

text: Where Does This Door Go Where Does This Door Go is the third studio album by American singer Mayer Hawthorne. It was released on July 16, 2013, by Republic Records. "Where Does This Door Go" received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 73, based on 17 reviews. Michael Gallucci of "The A.V. Club" stated, "For all of his apparent devotion to the genre, Hawthorne comes off somewhat soulless on "Where Does This Door Go"." Derek Staples of "Consequence of

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: 1994. Dion is also performing "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" in her current Las Vegas residency show, "Celine". On 13 May 1992, "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" received an ASCAP Pop Award for the most-performed ASCAP song during the 1991 survey year (1 October 1990 – 30 September 1991). Additionally, Dion's performance of "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" at the Juno Awards of 1991 was nominated for the Gemini Award in category Best Performance in a Variety Program or Series. Where Does My Heart Beat Now "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" is a song performed by

title: Where Does It Hurt?

text: Japanese, insurance companies, hospitals, Poles, and humanity, you'll love this movie.” Nonetheless, the film holds a 67% fresh rating, based on 142 reviews, on Rotten Tomatoes. Where Does It Hurt? Where Does it Hurt? is a 1972 American comedy film written and directed by Rod Amateau, starring Peter Sellers, Jo Ann Pflug, Rick Lenz, Pat Morita, and Harold Gould. The film is a darkly satirical look at capitalism in a hospital environment. Sellers plays hospital administrator Albert T. Hopfnagel, who oversees a facility that is more interested in generating revenue than it is in providing sound medical care. When construction

title: Where Does It Hurt?

text: Where Does It Hurt? Where Does it Hurt? is a 1972 American comedy film written and directed by Rod Amateau, starring Peter Sellers, Jo Ann Pflug, Rick Lenz, Pat Morita, and Harold Gould. The film is a darkly satirical look at capitalism in a hospital environment. Sellers plays hospital administrator Albert T. Hopfnagel, who oversees a facility that is more interested in generating revenue than it is in providing sound medical care. When construction worker Lester Hammond (Lenz) shows up needing nothing more than a chest X-ray, he is immediately admitted and subjected to a battery of tests. Hopfnagel rides

title: Where Does This Door Go

text: "Billboard" 200, and number four on the R&B Albums, selling around 10,000 copies in its first week. It has sold 38,000 copies in the United States as of March 2016. Notes Sample credits Where Does This Door Go Where Does This Door Go is the third studio album by American singer Mayer Hawthorne. It was released on July 16, 2013, by Republic Records. "Where Does This Door Go" received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 73, based on 17

title: Where Does This Door Go

text: door does go, it is a place that calls for boat shoes, a relaxed attitude, and a returning fan's patience." Harriet Gibsone of "The Guardian" stated, "Packed with cleverly crafted production, "Where Does This Door Go" may be a sonic adventure, but it's not quite slick enough to challenge the current crop of R&B luminaries." August Brown of "Los Angeles Times" stated, ""Where Does This Door Go" feels like a once-promising OK Cupid date that's gone off the rails." Mike Powell of "Rolling Stone" stated, "From modest goals come modest returns." The album debuted at number 30 on the US

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: handles this stirring ballad." AllMusic senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine picked it as album standout together with "(If There Was) Any Other Way." "Chicago Tribune" editor Jan De Knock wrote: Dion shines brightest on torchy love songs, including her current hit "Where Does My Heart Beat Now." In Canada, "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" entered the charts in October 1990 and reached number six on "The Record" Retail Singles Chart on 8 April 1991. It also topped the "RPM" Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks in February 1991. In the United States, "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" debuted

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: a top ten hit there. It did even better on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks peaking at number two. "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" reached also top ten in Norway and Canada, peaking at numbers four and six respectively. Two accompanying music videos for the song were filmed. Dion performed "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" during many of her tours. In 1989, Dion was recording her first English-language album, "Unison". One of the songs chosen for the album was "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" written by Robert White Johnson and Taylor Rhodes, and produced by Christopher Neil.

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: Where Does My Heart Beat Now "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" is a song performed by Canadian singer Celine Dion, taken from her first English-language studio album, "Unison" (1990). It was released by Columbia Records as the third single in Canada on 1 October 1990. It was also issued as the first single in the United States in late 1990, and in other parts of the world in early 1991. "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" was written by Robert White Johnson and Taylor Rhodes in 1988 and recorded by Dion one year later. It was produced by Christopher

title: Where Does This Door Go

text: mind Ernie Isley's work on "Summer Breeze"." Zachary Houle of "PopMatters" stated, ""Where Does This Door Go" improves over his last effort, which was already pretty good to begin with, and may go down as one of the year's most exceptional releases. "Where Does This Door Go" is as refreshing as a tropical breeze, if not a good cup of joe at your favorite hangout." Nate Patrin of "Pitchfork" stated, "Inconsistency or complexity? Depends on how much you believe in this music as sincere self-expression versus its status as smartly crafted, artist-as-listener-proxy pop." David Jeffries of AllMusic stated, "Wherever this

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: Kingdom. Three versions of the music video exists: black-and-white Canadian version for the Canadian market (released in October 1990), color performance version for the US promotion (November 1990) directed by David Phillips and black-and-white version mixed with performance version made for the "Unison" home video (July 1991). Dion first performed "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989, along with the previous year winning song, "Ne partez pas sans moi." She also sang "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" on various Canadian and US television shows in 1990 and 1991, like "The Tonight Show", "Good Morning

title: UNESCO

text: control policy to be the impetus behind the withdrawal; he asserted that before the UNESCO withdrawal, a withdrawal from the IAEA had been pushed on him. The United States rejoined UNESCO shortly thereafter. On 12 October 2017, the United States notified UNESCO that it will again withdraw from the organization on 31 December 2018 and will seek to establish a permanent observer mission beginning in 2019. The Department of State cited "mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO." The United States has not paid its $80 million annual UNESCO

title: UNESCO

text: publishing between 2012 and 2017. In 1950, UNESCO initiated the quarterly review "Impact of Science on Society" (also known as "Impact") to discuss the influence of science on society. The journal ceased publication in 1992. UNESCO also published museum international quarterly from the year 1948. UNESCO has official relations with 322 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Most of these are what UNESCO calls "operational"; a select few are "formal". The highest form of affiliation to UNESCO is "formal associate", and the 22 NGOs with "formal associate" (ASC) relations occupying offices at UNESCO are: The institutes are specialized departments of the organization

title: UNESCO

text: that support UNESCO's programme, providing specialized support for cluster and national offices. UNESCO awards 22 prizes in education, science, culture and peace: International Days observed at UNESCO is provided in the table given below UNESCO counts 195 member states and 10 associate members. Some members are not independent states and some members have additional National Organizing Committees from some of their dependent territories. UNESCO state parties are the United Nations member states (except Liechtenstein), Cook Islands, Niue, and the State of Palestine. The USA and Israel plan to leave UNESCO on 31 December 2018 over purported anti-Israel bias. There has

title: UNESCO

text: Palestine as a full member. As a result, it withdrew its funding which accounted for about 22% of UNESCO's budget. Israel also reacted to Palestine's admittance to UNESCO by freezing Israel payments to the UNESCO and imposing sanctions to the Palestinian Authority, claiming that Palestine's admittance would be detrimental "to potential peace talks". Two years after they stopped paying their dues to UNESCO, US and Israel lost UNESCO voting rights in 2013 without losing the right to be elected; thus, the US was elected as a member of the Executive Board for the period 2016–19. UNESCO implements its activities through

title: UNESCO

text: Julian Assange in the past. WikiLeaks released a press statement on 15 February 2012 denouncing UNESCO which stated, "UNESCO has made itself an international human rights joke. To use 'freedom of expression' to censor WikiLeaks from a conference about WikiLeaks is an Orwellian absurdity beyond words." In 2013, UNESCO announced that the collection "The Life and Works of Ernesto Che Guevara" became part of the Memory of the World Register. US Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen condemned this decision, saying that the organization acts against its own ideals: UN Watch also condemned this selection by UNESCO. In 2015, Japan threatened to halt

title: UNESCO

text: the Windhoek Declaration on media independence and pluralism, which led the UN General Assembly to declare the date of its adoption, 3 May, as World Press Freedom Day. Since 1997, UNESCO has awarded the UNESCO / Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize every 3 May. In the lead up to the World Summit on the Information Society in 2003 (Geneva) and 2005 (Tunis), UNESCO introduced the Information for All Programme. UNESCO admitted Palestine as a member in 2011. Laws passed in the United States in 1990 and 1994 mean that it cannot contribute financially to any UN organisation that accepts

title: UNESCO-UNEVOC

text: the field of sustainable TVET (also called "Greening TVET") and to the Education For All project. UNESCO-UNEVOC The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training is one of seven UNESCO institutes and centres working in the field of education. The International Centre is located at the United Nations Campus in Bonn, Germany and is financed by both UNESCO and the German government. UNESCO-UNEVOC is the International Centre for connecting UNESCO Member States worldwide to develop and strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The Centre works in the context of UNESCO’s mandate for Education for All

title: UNESCO-UNEVOC

text: UNESCO-UNEVOC The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training is one of seven UNESCO institutes and centres working in the field of education. The International Centre is located at the United Nations Campus in Bonn, Germany and is financed by both UNESCO and the German government. UNESCO-UNEVOC is the International Centre for connecting UNESCO Member States worldwide to develop and strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The Centre works in the context of UNESCO’s mandate for Education for All and Education for Sustainable Development. It undertakes its activities through a global network of TVET institutions

title: Orbicom-UNESCO

text: the Digital Divide, called Infostate. Orbicom-UNESCO ORBICOM is the international network of UNESCO chairs in communications. At the 1989 General Conference, UNESCO adopted the New Communications strategy, from which Orbicom's mandate derives. Orbicom was created in 1994 by UNESCO and the Université du Québec à Montréal. Orbicom has 250 associate members and 30 UNESCO Chairs. Its members come from 25 countries and work in academia, private industry, and as policy consultants. Their mission is to foster growth and spread of expertise in communications technologies through education, research, publications, and internship and exchange programs for both instructors and students. Orbicom-UNESCO has

title: Orbicom-UNESCO

text: Orbicom-UNESCO ORBICOM is the international network of UNESCO chairs in communications. At the 1989 General Conference, UNESCO adopted the New Communications strategy, from which Orbicom's mandate derives. Orbicom was created in 1994 by UNESCO and the Université du Québec à Montréal. Orbicom has 250 associate members and 30 UNESCO Chairs. Its members come from 25 countries and work in academia, private industry, and as policy consultants. Their mission is to foster growth and spread of expertise in communications technologies through education, research, publications, and internship and exchange programs for both instructors and students. Orbicom-UNESCO has proposed a standard to measure

title: Where Does This Door Go

text: Sound" stated, "For those awaiting more of Hawthorne's soul revivalism, his new carefree mentality has also had a positive effect on the songwriter's more straightforward soul affairs." Ryan B. Patrick of "Exclaim!" stated, "With "Where Does This Door Go", Hawthorne's falsetto-inflected voice has become more commanding, his production more intriguing and his indie-soul aspirations have morphed into mainstream ambitions." Andy Gill of "The Independent" stated, "Hawthorne's muse is steeped in '70 influences—notably falsetto and symphonic-soul giants like Curtis Mayfield and Barry White, while trailing threads of piercing lead guitar through songs like "Wine Glass Women" and "Corsican Rose" bring to

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: Neil. Dion premiered this song at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 in Switzerland, where she performed it along with her 1988 winning track, "Ne partez pas sans moi." "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" received positive reviews from music critics and won the ASCAP Pop Award. It was the most successful single from "Unison" album and became Dion's highest charting English-language single at the time. In 2008, it was included on the North American version of "" greatest hits compilation. The song reached number four on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and Dion became the first French-Canadian artist to land

title: UNESCO Courier

text: exist to translate the magazine into other languages. UNESCO Courier The UNESCO Courier is the main magazine published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Of all the journals published by the United Nations and its specialized institutions, "The UNESCO Courier" has always occupied first place for the number of its readers and the range of its audience, said in 1988 the American journalist Sandy Koffler, "The Courier"'s founder and first editor-in-chief. "UNESCO Courier" was started in 1948. The magazine has changed a great deal over the years, both in content and in form. But it pursues

title: UNESCO Courier

text: UNESCO Courier The UNESCO Courier is the main magazine published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Of all the journals published by the United Nations and its specialized institutions, "The UNESCO Courier" has always occupied first place for the number of its readers and the range of its audience, said in 1988 the American journalist Sandy Koffler, "The Courier"'s founder and first editor-in-chief. "UNESCO Courier" was started in 1948. The magazine has changed a great deal over the years, both in content and in form. But it pursues its original mission: promote UNESCO’s ideals, maintain a

title: UNESCO-CEPES

text: UNESCO’s Education Programme to assist countries to tackle challenges in education. Africa Europe and North America Latin America and Caribbean Centres under the auspices of UNESCO The five centres under the auspices of UNESCO (category 2) complement and expand UNESCO’s education programme. New centres and institutes to be established Partner International Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations Operating in the Field of (Higher) Education Reform and Policy Development Support Organizations of UNESCO – CEPES Activities UNESCO-CEPES UNESCO-CEPES (Centre Européen pour l’Enseignement Supérieur – CEPES) was established in 1972 at Bucharest, Romania, as a de-centralized office for the European Centre for Higher Education.

title: UNESCO-CEPES

text: education of UNESCO’s Member States in Central, Eastern and South-East Europe. On 31 December 2011, the Centre was closed as funding was not ensured by the Government of Romania or other countries in the region, which is a requirement for all UNESCO Regional Centres. The UNESCO European Centre for Higher Education/Centre européen pour l'enseignement supérieur (CEPES) promotes co-operation and provides technical support in the field of higher education among UNESCO’s Member States in Central, Eastern and South-East Europe. Specifically UNESCO-CEPES: Including UNESCO-CEPES, there are many institutes and centres on the world that UNESCO established. following lists work as part of

title: UNESCO

text: field of astronomy, astrophysics, and space sciences, fueling controversy and criticism. Israel bombed the school in 2008 claiming they develop and store weapons there, a claim Israel restated in criticizing UNESCO's move. The head, Kamalain Shaath, defended UNESCO, stating that "the Islamic University is a purely academic university that is interested only in education and its development". Israeli ambassador to UNESCO Nimrod Barkan planned to submit a letter of protest with information about the university's ties to Hamas, especially angry that this was the first Palestinian university that UNESCO chose to cooperate with. The Jewish organization B'nai B'rith criticized the

title: UNESCO

text: and stated that they were "an integral part of the occupied Palestinian Territories" and any unilateral Israeli action was a violation of international law. UNESCO described the sites as significant to "people of the Muslim, Christian and Jewish traditions", and accused Israel of highlighting only the Jewish character of the sites. Israel in turn accused UNESCO of "detach[ing] the Nation of Israel from its heritage", and accused it of being politically motivated. The Rabbi of the Western Wall claimed that Rachel's tomb had not previously been declared a holy Muslim site. Israel partially suspended ties with UNESCO. Israeli Deputy Foreign

title: UNESCO

text: bloc and some Pacific and Latin American nations support the possible bid of the Philippines, which is culturally Asian, Oceanic, and Latin. Qatar and Iran, on the other hand, have fragmented support in the Middle East. Egypt, Israel, and Madagascar are also vying for the position but have yet to express a direct or indirect proposal. Both Qatar and Egypt lost in the 2017 bid against France. The list of the Directors-General of UNESCO since its establishment in 1946 is as follows: This is the list of the sessions of the UNESCO General Conference held since 1946: UNESCO headquarters are

title: UNESCO

text: of China, the Bald eagle of North American countries, the Aye-aye of Madagascar, the Asiatic Lion of India, the Kakapo of New Zealand, and the Mountain tapir of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. UNESCO and its specialized institutions issue a number of magazines. "The UNESCO Courier" magazine states its mission to "promote UNESCO’s ideals, maintain a platform for the dialogue between cultures and provide a forum for international debate." Since March 2006 it is available online, with limited printed issues. Its articles express the opinions of the authors which are not necessarily the opinions of UNESCO. There was a hiatus in

title: UNESCO

text: identification of needs for means of mass communication around the world. UNESCO started organizing training and education for journalists in the 1950s. In response to calls for a "New World Information and Communication Order" in the late 1970s, UNESCO established the International Commission for the Study of Communication Problems, which produced the 1980 MacBride report (named after the Chair of the Commission, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Seán MacBride). The same year, UNESCO created the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), a multilateral forum designed to promote media development in developing countries. In 1991, UNESCO's General Conference endorsed

title: UNESCO

text: U.S. Ambassador Crystal Nix Hines stated: "This item should have been defeated. These politicized and one-sided resolutions are damaging the credibility of UNESCO." In October 2017, the United States and Israel announced they would withdraw from the organization, citing in-part anti-Israel bias. In February 2011, an article was published in a Palestinian youth magazine in which a teenage girl described one of her four role-models as Adolf Hitler. In December 2011, UNESCO, which partly funded the magazine, condemned the material and subsequently withdrew support. In 2012, UNESCO decided to establish a chair at the Islamic University of Gaza in the

title: UNESCO

text: been no elected UNESCO Director-General from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and North Asia, Middle East, North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, South Africa, Australia-Oceania, and South America since inception. The Director-Generals of UNESCO came from West Europe (5), Central America (1), North America (2), West Africa (1), East Asia (1), and East Europe (1). Out of the 11 Director-Generals since inception, women have held the position only twice. Qatar, the Philippines, and Iran are proposing for a Director-General bid by 2021 or 2025. There have never been a Middle Eastern or Southeast Asian UNESCO Director-General since inception. The ASEAN

title: UNESCO Collection

text: unpublished albums. UNESCO Collection UNESCO Collection is a world music record label, under the aegis of UNESCO. The full title of the series was "UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music of the World". Starting in 1961, the label, created in collaboration with Alain Daniélou, has recorded and issued recordings of traditional world music. Its recording activity was mainly in the 1960s and 1970s. It was composed of a number of subseries of recordings: "Musical Sources" (Philips 6586 001 — Philips 6586 045), "Musical Atlas" (EMI/Odeon), "A Musical Anthology of the Orient" (Bärenreiter/Musicaphon BM 30 2001 — BM 30 2032), "An Anthology

title: UNESCO Collection

text: UNESCO Collection UNESCO Collection is a world music record label, under the aegis of UNESCO. The full title of the series was "UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music of the World". Starting in 1961, the label, created in collaboration with Alain Daniélou, has recorded and issued recordings of traditional world music. Its recording activity was mainly in the 1960s and 1970s. It was composed of a number of subseries of recordings: "Musical Sources" (Philips 6586 001 — Philips 6586 045), "Musical Atlas" (EMI/Odeon), "A Musical Anthology of the Orient" (Bärenreiter/Musicaphon BM 30 2001 — BM 30 2032), "An Anthology of African

title: UNESCO nomenclature

text: Sciences of Arts and Letters 63 Sociology 71 Ethics 72 Philosophy UNESCO nomenclature UNESCO Nomenclature (more properly UNESCO nomenclature for fields of science and technology) is a system developed by UNESCO for classification of research papers and doctoral dissertations. There are three versions of the system, offering different levels of refinement through 2-, 4-, and 6-digit codes. 11 Logic 12 Mathematics 21 Astronomy, Astrophysics 22 Physics 23 Chemistry 24 Life Sciences 25 Earth and space science 31 Agricultural Sciences 32 Medical Sciences 33 Technological Sciences 51 Anthropology 52 Demography 53 Economic Sciences 54 Geography 55 History 56 Juridical Science and

title: UNESCO nomenclature

text: UNESCO nomenclature UNESCO Nomenclature (more properly UNESCO nomenclature for fields of science and technology) is a system developed by UNESCO for classification of research papers and doctoral dissertations. There are three versions of the system, offering different levels of refinement through 2-, 4-, and 6-digit codes. 11 Logic 12 Mathematics 21 Astronomy, Astrophysics 22 Physics 23 Chemistry 24 Life Sciences 25 Earth and space science 31 Agricultural Sciences 32 Medical Sciences 33 Technological Sciences 51 Anthropology 52 Demography 53 Economic Sciences 54 Geography 55 History 56 Juridical Science and Law 57 Linguistics 58 Pedagogy 59 Political Science 61 Psychology 62

title: UNESCO ASPNet

text: UNESCO ASPNet The UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network, or ASPNet for short, is a programme established in 1953 to encourage schools worldwide to educate students on issues related to UNESCO's "overarching goal of promoting peace and international understanding". , it includes nearly eight thousand educational institutions in over 170 countries. ASPnet schools conduct their own projects, often linking with schools from other countries, or may become involved in a UNESCO-coordinated activity, such as the "World Heritage in Young Hands" project. A national coordinator, typically housed at the National Commission, serves as the liaison between the schools and UNESCO. In 2014-2015,

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: America", "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee", "Into the Night with Rick Dees" and "Super Dave". Dion also performed it on television in Norway and the Netherlands in 1991. She sang "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" during the Juno Awards of 1991 as well. She also performed it during her Unison Tour, Celine Dion in Concert, The Colour of My Love Tour, D'eux Tour, Falling Into You Around the World Tour, and her 2013 Sans attendre Tour. Live performances are currently available on the DVD, "The Colour of My Love Concert" recorded in 1993, and "À l'Olympia" CD from

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart dated 8 December 1990. It peaked at number four on 2 March 1991 and became Dion's first "Billboard" Hot 100 top ten single. She also became the first French-Canadian artist to land a top ten hit there. The track entered "Billboard"'s Adult Contemporary chart dated 27 October 1990, reaching number two on 2 February 1991. "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" was successful in Norway peaking at number four in March 1991, and also reached top forty in Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands and New Zealand. The song also charted in Australia and the United

title: Where Does My Heart Beat Now

text: On 6 May 1989, Dion performed "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" for the very first time during the Eurovision Song Contest in Lausanne, Switzerland. The song was released as the third single in Canada on 1 October 1990. It was also issued as the lead single from "Unison" in late 1990 in the United States and in early 1991 in the rest of the world. Dave Sholin from the "Gavin Report" wrote about the song: "Climbing the Adult Contemporary chart this French Canadian only learned to speak English three years ago—a surprising fact in light of the way she

title: German Commission for UNESCO

text: are more than 30 World Heritage Sites in Germany, 15 UNESCO biosphere reserves, some 200 UNESCO Associated Schools, 10 UNESCO chairs, 10 UNESCO clubs and national committees for the IHP, MAB, the IOC, the IGCP, the MoW Programme, and the UN Decade on Education for Sustainable Development. German Commission for UNESCO The German Commission for UNESCO is one of 195 National Commissions for UNESCO worldwide, a unique structure in the UN system, foreseen by UNESCO's constitution of 1946. The German Commission was founded on May 12, 1950, one year before West Germany was officially admitted to UNESCO. It has a

title: UNESCO-CEPES

text: On 21 September 1972, as the only intergovernmental Centre for Higher Education in Europe region, North America and Israel, UNESCO European Centre for Higher Education (Centre Européen pour l’Enseignement Supérieur – CEPES) was established in Bucharest. The early mission of the CEPES was to encourage cooperation, to disseminate information, and to research modern trends in higher education within the Europe Region. In the early 1990s, with the fall of the communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe, the role of UNESCO-CEPES extended its round has been broader. on this endeavour, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme constituted "a major breakthrough with regard

title: UNESCO-CEPES

text: cooperation with international organisations such as World Bank, OECD, and others. In September 2003, UNESCO-CEPES was nominated a consultative member of the Follow-up Group of the Bologna Process (BFUG), charged with the accomplishment of Bologna Process goals, and the actualisation of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). On 25 September 2009, according as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between UNESCO and the Romanian Government on transitional arrangements for UNESCO-CEPES, The MoU realigns the Centre’s mandate with the new education landscape in Europe and provides that during the 2010-2011 period. CEPES will focus on addressing the needs of higher

title: UNESCO-CEPES

text: UNESCO-CEPES UNESCO-CEPES (Centre Européen pour l’Enseignement Supérieur – CEPES) was established in 1972 at Bucharest, Romania, as a de-centralized office for the European Centre for Higher Education. The Centre was closed in 2011 due to lack of funding. The centre promoted international cooperation in the sphere of higher education among UNESCO’s Member States in Central, Eastern and South-East Europe and also served Canada, the United States and Israel. "Higher Education in Europe", a scholarly publication focusing on major problems and trends in higher education, was the official journal of UNESCO-CEPES. The CEPES headquarters was in the Kretzulescu Palace in Bucharest.

title: UNESCO-UNEVOC

text: the international collaboration between Centres, experts and stakeholders: In this regard, UNESCO-UNEVOC organizes conferences, workshops, expert meetings in the partner countries or at its premises in Bonn. Those events gather experts and representatives from UNEVOC Centres, UNESCO institutions and other national and international partners UNESCO-UNEVOC also provides online resources. Publications on TVET are completed by some field-recognized products like "TVETipedia" (an open TVET glossary), the "World TVET database" (TVET country profiles), and the "e-Forum", a mailing list and online discussion board for TVET experts. Besides its networking and knowledge management activity, the International Centre is known for its contribution to

title: Build–operate–transfer

text: Project cash flows result from the government's payment for the rent of the facility. In the case of the hospitals, the government has the ownership over the facility and has the price and quality control. The same financial model could be applied on other projects such as prisons. Therefore, this model could be interpreted as a mean to avoid new indebtedness of public finance. Build–operate–transfer Build–operate–transfer (BOT) or build–own–operate–transfer (BOOT) is a form of project financing, wherein a private entity receives a concession from the private or public sector to finance, design, construct, own, and operate a facility stated in

title: Build–operate–transfer

text: Build–operate–transfer Build–operate–transfer (BOT) or build–own–operate–transfer (BOOT) is a form of project financing, wherein a private entity receives a concession from the private or public sector to finance, design, construct, own, and operate a facility stated in the concession contract. This enables the project proponent to recover its investment, operating and maintenance expenses in the project. Due to the long-term nature of the arrangement, the fees are usually raised during the concession period. The rate of increase is often tied to a combination of internal and external variables, allowing the proponent to reach a satisfactory internal rate of return for its

title: City of Music (UNESCO)

text: by UNESCO. Designated UNESCO Cities of Music share similar characteristics: City of Music (UNESCO) A UNESCO City of Music is a city that has joined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as notable in the field of music. The City of Music programme is part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, which is aimed at promoting cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Currently, 30 cities from 23 countries located on six continents bear the title of UNESCO City of Music. To be approved as a City of

title: Member states of UNESCO

text: at the general conference. The current 195 UNESCO member states with the date on which they became members: Currently Liechtenstein is not a member of UNESCO, but they have a NOC. The United States announced its intention to withdraw from UNESCO on 12 October 2017, citing "anti-Israel bias”. Hours later on the same day, Israel announced it would also be leaving UNESCO. The 10 associate members of UNESCO and the date on which they became associate members: There are 2 Permanent Observers and 10 intergovernmental organizations with Permanent Observer Missions to UNESCO. In addition, there is a liaison office of

title: UNESCO Science Prize

text: UNESCO Science Prize The UNESCO Science Prize is a biennial scientific prize awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to "a person or group of persons for an outstanding contribution they have made to the technological development of a developing member state or region through the application of scientific and technological research (particularly in the fields of education, engineering and industrial development)." The candidates for the Science Prize are proposed to the Director-General of UNESCO by the governments of member states or by non-governmental organizations. All proposals are judged by a panel of six scientists and

title: UNESCO-CHIC BIRUP

text: UNESCO-CHIC BIRUP UNESCO-CHIC Group (China) Biosphere Rural and Urbanization Programme (UNESCO-CHIC BIRUP) is listed as UNESCO global demonstration programme. BIRUP’s aim is to narrow the gap between rural and urban areas by redefining the relationship and realizing the sustainable development of an integrated urban and rural economy, society, environment, culture, and education. BIRUP uses the market as the guide and high quality agricultural education and science development as the engine to promote industry linkages to balance production, ecology, and life. The programme seeks to implement a new concept to integrate urban and rural development known as ‘town in the rural,

title: UNESCO

text: funding for UNESCO over the organization's decision to include documents relating to the 1937 Nanjing massacre in the latest listing for its "Memory of the World" program. In October 2016, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed that Japan's 2016 annual funding of ¥4.4 billion had been suspended although denied any direct link with the Nanjing document controversy. After withdrawing from UNESCO in 1984, the United States rejoined January 10, 2003. Former U.S. Congressman Jim Leach stated before a Congressional subcommittee: He concluded that the record showed Israel bashing, a call for a new world information order, money management, and arms

title: UNESCO

text: peace process". The author of the exhibition, Professor Robert Wistrich of the Hebrew University's Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Anti-Semitism, called the cancellation an "appalling act," and characterized Bokova's decision as "an arbitrary act of total cynicism and, really, contempt for the Jewish people and its history." UNESCO amended the decision to cancel the exhibit within the year, and it quickly achieved popularity and was viewed as a great success. On 13 October 2016, UNESCO passed a resolution on East Jerusalem that condemned Israel for "aggressions" by Israeli police and soldiers and "illegal measures" against the freedom

title: UNESCO

text: Group. UNESCO's aim is "to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information". Other priorities of the organization include attaining quality Education For All and lifelong learning, addressing emerging social and ethical challenges, fostering cultural diversity, a culture of peace and building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication. The broad goals and objectives of the international community—as set out in the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)—underpin all UNESCO strategies and activities. UNESCO and its mandate for international cooperation can

title: UNESCO

text: three or more countries; national and regional offices also exist. UNESCO pursues its objectives through five major programs: education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture and communication/information. Projects sponsored by UNESCO include literacy, technical, and teacher-training programs, international science programs, the promotion of independent media and freedom of the press, regional and cultural history projects, the promotion of cultural diversity, translations of world literature, international cooperation agreements to secure the world's cultural and natural heritage (World Heritage sites) and to preserve human rights, and attempts to bridge the worldwide digital divide. It is also a member of the United Nations Development

title: UNESCO-CHIC BIRUP

text: rural in the city’. BIRUP attempts to solve Chinese three-rural issues from the origin. UNESCO-CHIC BIRUP UNESCO-CHIC Group (China) Biosphere Rural and Urbanization Programme (UNESCO-CHIC BIRUP) is listed as UNESCO global demonstration programme. BIRUP’s aim is to narrow the gap between rural and urban areas by redefining the relationship and realizing the sustainable development of an integrated urban and rural economy, society, environment, culture, and education. BIRUP uses the market as the guide and high quality agricultural education and science development as the engine to promote industry linkages to balance production, ecology, and life. The programme seeks to implement a

title: Canadian Commission for UNESCO

text: 1949-1951 UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET Canadian Commission for UNESCO The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) actively advances UNESCO's mandate to contribute to peace based on the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind by promoting cooperation among nations. Its role is to involve government departments and agencies, institutions, organizations and individuals working for the advancement of education, science, culture, communication and information, in its activities. UNESCO is the only UN agency to have a system of National Commissions. As part of this international network of 195 National Commissions, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO is

title: Member states of UNESCO

text: the United Nations University at UNESCO. Member states of UNESCO , UNESCO members include 195 member states and 10 associate members. Some members have additional National Organizing Committees (NOCs) for some of their dependent territories. The associate members are non-independent states. Three UNESCO member states are not UN member states: Cook Islands, Niue, and Palestine (Palestine is a non-member observer State of the United Nations General Assembly since 29 November 2012), while one UN member state (Liechtenstein) is not a UNESCO member. Kosovo was approved for membership by UNESCO's executive board in 2015, but the proposal did not receive the

title: UNESCO Center for Peace

text: College level students and schools UNESCO Center for Peace UNESCO Center for Peace The UNESCO Center of Peace is a Non-profit organization founded in 2004 in Maryland USA. It promotes the ideals of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO Center for Peace is partner to Frederick County Public Schools, Hood College, Frederick Community College, Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) on a variety of community projects that include various after school programs, Distinguished Speaker Series, Regional Model United Nations, International Model United Nations, Celebrations and Commemorations of major United Nations International Days, the Frederick Stamp Festival,

title: UNESCO Chair in Telemedicine

text: Additionally, the UNESCO chair was promoted the network of Telemedicine together with Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, and participated in ITU-Developing Word Congress in Malta 1997, and Georgia Telemedicine meeting in 1999. Is currently actively working with South-America ( Venezuela, Argentina, Cuba, Chile, Peru) and Africa (Uganda, Kenya) UNESCO Chair in Telemedicine UNESCO Chair of Telemedicine (UNES_CT) is a portion of UNESCO that was founded in 1999. It undertakes international activities related to the promotion of the information society and fights against technology transfer problems having the role of an “intermediate body”. The Chair is the first UNESCO Telemedicine Chair, and his

title: UNESCO Chair in Telemedicine

text: UNESCO Chair in Telemedicine UNESCO Chair of Telemedicine (UNES_CT) is a portion of UNESCO that was founded in 1999. It undertakes international activities related to the promotion of the information society and fights against technology transfer problems having the role of an “intermediate body”. The Chair is the first UNESCO Telemedicine Chair, and his activity is related with development and diffusion of Telemedicine and Information Society in Health Care in developing areas and undeveloped countries particularly South-America and Africa. The expertise of the UNESCO chair of Telemedicine as a University Institution is based in the previous CATAI’s expertise founded in

title: 6-digit UNESCO nomenclature

text: The article covering the full 6-digit nomenclature is incomplete in this English-language edition of Wikipedia but may be found in the Spanish-language edition at . 6-digit UNESCO nomenclature UNESCO Nomenclature (more properly UNESCO nomenclature for fields of science and technology) is a system developed by UNESCO for classification of research papers and doctoral dissertations. There are three versions of the system, offering different levels of refinement through 2-, 4-, and 6-digit codes. The following links do not link directly to topics. Instead, they link to pages on which the 6-digit UNESCO nomenclature is described in more detail: it is far

title: 6-digit UNESCO nomenclature

text:
6-digit UNESCO nomenclature UNESCO Nomenclature (more properly UNESCO nomenclature for fields of science and technology) is a system developed by UNESCO for classification of research papers and doctoral dissertations. There are three versions of the system, offering different levels of refinement through 2-, 4-, and 6-digit codes. The following links do not link directly to topics. Instead, they link to pages on which the 6-digit UNESCO nomenclature is described in more detail: it is far too large a system to cover on a single page. 11 Logic
 12 Mathematics
 21 Astronomy, Astrophysics
 22 Physics
 23 Chemistry
 24 Life Sciences

title: How We Operate

text: like that." Was used as the closing music to the Hitcher featuring Sean Bean. How We Operate How We Operate is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Gomez, which was released in May 2006. The album was produced by Gil Norton and was recorded at RAK Studios, London. The band have again adopted the more minimalist and mellow sound for which they are famed and acclaimed. It received mostly positive reviews, and reached #69 in the UK charts. Ben Ottewell wrote How We Operate the same morning he wrote Blackbird off his solo album Shapes and shadows,

title: How We Operate

text: How We Operate How We Operate is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Gomez, which was released in May 2006. The album was produced by Gil Norton and was recorded at RAK Studios, London. The band have again adopted the more minimalist and mellow sound for which they are famed and acclaimed. It received mostly positive reviews, and reached #69 in the UK charts. Ben Ottewell wrote How We Operate the same morning he wrote Blackbird off his solo album Shapes and shadows, and was quoted saying "was quite a productive morning, I wish all hangovers were

title: Australian National Commission for UNESCO

text: Australian National Commission for UNESCO The Australian National Commission for UNESCO was established under Section 7 of the "United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Act," 1947 (Cwlth) and is the Australian government organisation responsible for advising on the implementation of UNESCO policies and programmes in Australia and for advising on Australia's involvement with UNESCO. The Commission comprises a Secretariat and a total of eighteen (18) members, and operates under the Charter of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO, a statutory instrument pursuant to Section 7 the above legislation. As peace education is fundamental to the mission of UNESCO, so

title: Iranian National Commission for UNESCO

text: of Iran to the General Conference of UNESCO and other UNESCO fora; following-up the Government’s proposals on the implementation of UNESCO programmes, decisions and recommendations at the country level; and offering the Government necessary advice on how to contribute to activities for planning, implementing and evaluating UNESCO programmes and activities at the country level. Composition The Executive Council is composed of the President of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO (the Minister of Science, Research and Technology), Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, Deputy for Cultural Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, full-power Representatives

title: UNESCO Science Prize

text: engineers. The prize consists of , an Albert Einstein Silver Medal, and is awarded in odd years to coincide with UNESCO's General Conference. UNESCO Science Prize The UNESCO Science Prize is a biennial scientific prize awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to "a person or group of persons for an outstanding contribution they have made to the technological development of a developing member state or region through the application of scientific and technological research (particularly in the fields of education, engineering and industrial development)." The candidates for the Science Prize are proposed to the Director-General

title: Flag of UNESCO

text: world cultural and historical patrimony. The temple is also formed by a pediment and a staircase with three steps. Flag of UNESCO The Flag of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is one of the official symbols of the institution. The format consists of the white organization emblem on a blue background. The colors blue and white are the official colors of the United Nations. The logo of the organization consists of the UNESCO silgla in white non-serif fonts, each of which forms a column of a portico of old architectural construction in stylized design. The vintage

title: Flag of UNESCO

text: Flag of UNESCO The Flag of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is one of the official symbols of the institution. The format consists of the white organization emblem on a blue background. The colors blue and white are the official colors of the United Nations. The logo of the organization consists of the UNESCO silgla in white non-serif fonts, each of which forms a column of a portico of old architectural construction in stylized design. The vintage temple symbolizes one of its main goals that is the accomplishment of cultural activities for the preservation of the

title: UNESCO Science Report

text: Publishing in English, French and Spanish. The second report in the series is freely accessible online in English and French and may also be purchased from UNESCO Publishing in English, French and Spanish. The first report in the series is freely accessible online in Arabic, Chinese and English. It was published in 1993. UNESCO Science Report The UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report published regularly by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Every five years, this report maps the latest trends and developments in national and regional policy landscapes, against the backdrop of shifting socio-economic, geopolitical

title: UNESCO Science Report

text: Catalan. The fifth report in the series was launched on 10 November 2010. It is freely accessible online in English and Chinese and may be purchased from UNESCO Publishing in English. The executive summary is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. The fourth report in the series was launched on 10 November 2005. It is freely accessible online in English and French and may also be purchased from UNESCO Publishing in English and French. The third report in the series is freely accessible online in English and Chinese and may also be purchased from UNESCO

title: UNESCO Science Report

text: the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, which conducts a survey of all UNESCO Member States on a regular basis to obtain data on trends in higher education, research and development and innovation. The socio-economic data cited in the report come from a variety of sources, including the World Bank, the International Telecommunications Union and government reports. The bibliometric data have been provided by Thomson Reuters and were treated, in the 2015 edition of the report, by Science-Metrix. The 2015 edition of the UNESCO Science Report contains a chapter summarizing the findings of the first international survey of innovation conducted by the

title: UNESCO Science Report

text: the lessons drawn from drafting and publishing the first UNESCO World Science Report, measures will be taken to refine and improve this undertaking’. The "World Science Report" was initially an output of UNESCO's Science, Technology and Society programme. The "World Science Report" replaced the UNESCO journal "Impact of Science on Society," which dated from the 1950s. Jacques Richardson, Head of UNESCO’s Science and Society Section from 1972 to 1985 and former editor of "Impact of Science on Society", observed in "Sixty Years of Science at UNESCO" (2006) that "‘the publication of Impact continued until the early 1990s, when it was

title: German Commission for UNESCO

text: only UN Organization having National Commissions. All 193 member states of UNESCO dispose of a National Commission, with varying structures and architecture. All of them have similar tasks though: they involve the educational, scientific, and cultural communities as well as communication media of their countries into the planning, implementation, communication and evaluation of the multi-faceted programmes of UNESCO. In 1951, UNESCO was among the first of the United Nations Specialized Agencies in which the Federal Republic of Germany became a Member State, thus ending Germany's intellectual isolation provoked by the Nazi Regime 1933 to 1945. By joining UNESCO in 1972,

title: German Commission for UNESCO

text: German Commission for UNESCO The German Commission for UNESCO is one of 195 National Commissions for UNESCO worldwide, a unique structure in the UN system, foreseen by UNESCO's constitution of 1946. The German Commission was founded on May 12, 1950, one year before West Germany was officially admitted to UNESCO. It has a liaison function for German Multilateral Foreign Cultural Policy; thus, its regular budget is financed by the Foreign Office. It is a chartered non-profit voluntary association with up to 114 members: Its members represent the German Federal government and the governments of the Laender, representatives of important German

title: City of Music (UNESCO)

text: City of Music (UNESCO) A UNESCO City of Music is a city that has joined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as notable in the field of music. The City of Music programme is part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network, which is aimed at promoting cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Currently, 30 cities from 23 countries located on six continents bear the title of UNESCO City of Music. To be approved as a City of Music, cities need to meet a number of criteria set

title: UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal

text: UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal The UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal was first minted in 1985 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Danish nuclear physicist Niels Bohr. It is awarded by UNESCO to recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to physics through research that has or could have a significant influence on the world. In 1985, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Niels Bohr, UNESCO minted a gold medal to commemorate the father of quantum physics and one of the most eminent scientists of the 20th century. Sculpted by Siv Holme-Muse of Sweden, the medal bears

title: Canadian Commission for UNESCO

text: Canadian Commission for UNESCO The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) actively advances UNESCO's mandate to contribute to peace based on the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind by promoting cooperation among nations. Its role is to involve government departments and agencies, institutions, organizations and individuals working for the advancement of education, science, culture, communication and information, in its activities. UNESCO is the only UN agency to have a system of National Commissions. As part of this international network of 195 National Commissions, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO is in a unique situation to effectively

title: Member states of UNESCO

text: Member states of UNESCO , UNESCO members include 195 member states and 10 associate members. Some members have additional National Organizing Committees (NOCs) for some of their dependent territories. The associate members are non-independent states. Three UNESCO member states are not UN member states: Cook Islands, Niue, and Palestine (Palestine is a non-member observer State of the United Nations General Assembly since 29 November 2012), while one UN member state (Liechtenstein) is not a UNESCO member. Kosovo was approved for membership by UNESCO's executive board in 2015, but the proposal did not receive the required 2/3 of votes in favour

title: UNESCO Center for Peace

text: UNESCO Center for Peace The UNESCO Center of Peace is a Non-profit organization founded in 2004 in Maryland USA. It promotes the ideals of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO Center for Peace is partner to Frederick County Public Schools, Hood College, Frederick Community College, Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) on a variety of community projects that include various after school programs, Distinguished Speaker Series, Regional Model United Nations, International Model United Nations, Celebrations and Commemorations of major United Nations International Days, the Frederick Stamp Festival, National and International Exchange Programs for High School and

title: UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize

text: UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence is a prize awarded every two years by UNESCO. It was inaugurated in 1996, following the 1995 United Nations Year for Tolerance and in connection with the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Gandhi, funded by a donation from Madanjeet Singh. The purpose of the prize is to honour and reward extraordinary creative achievements in promoting tolerance, as notable models for others in the field of peace-building. Impact assessment is a part of the nomination and evaluation process. The "UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion

title: UNESCO Institute for Statistics

text: UNESCO Institute for Statistics The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the statistical office of UNESCO and is the UN depository for cross-nationally comparable statistics on education, science and technology, culture, and communication. The UIS was established in 1999. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, it was created to improve UNESCO's statistical programme and to develop and deliver the timely, accurate and policy-relevant statistics that can be compared across countries. The Institute serves Member states of UNESCO, as well as inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, research institutes, universities and citizens, with all data freely available. The Institute provides education data to many

text: too advising on the promotion and advancement of peace education in Australia is central to the role of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO. Australian National Commission for UNESCO The Australian National Commission for UNESCO was established under Section 7 of the "United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Act," 1947 (Cwlth) and is the Australian government organisation responsible for advising on the implementation of UNESCO policies and programmes in Australia and for advising on Australia's involvement with UNESCO. The Commission comprises a Secretariat and a total of eighteen (18) members, and operates under the Charter of the Australian National

title: Krakow UNESCO City of Literature

text: Krakow UNESCO City of Literature Krakow UNESCO City of Literature is a City of Literature located in Krakow, Poland, as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Krakow joined the UCCN on 21 October 2013 as the first Slavic and second non-English speaking city.. Krakow’s main objective as a UNESCO City of Literature is to develop and implement a program promoting literary heritage, popularize reading among its residents, and support the local book market. Krakow UNESCO City of Literature also functions as a coordinator for the Cities of Literature and a member of the UCCN Steering Committee. The Krakow

title: Iranian National Commission for UNESCO

text: in cooperation with its specialised committees; translating and publishing UNESCO publications as well as publications of other educational, scientific and cultural organizations; establishing links with the Permanent Delegation of the IR of Iran to UNESCO; and preparing the annual report of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO. Programme Sectors The programme sectors at the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO resemble the diverse five-fold programme sectors of UNESCO and are in conformity with the Organisation’s five main action areas and include: The Natural Sciences Department; the Education Department; the Social and Human Sciences Department; the Culture Department; and the Communication and

title: Iranian National Commission for UNESCO

text: for UNESCO are threefold: Supreme Council, Executive Council and the Secretariat of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO Supreme Council As the most important decision-making body of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, the Supreme Council’s main responsibilities are policy-making and determining the NatCom’s main lines of action within the framework of UNESCO’s fields of competency and programmes, budget appropriation, approving members of Iranian delegations to the UNESCO General Conference and providing guidelines for the development of the activities of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO and related bodies. Composition Ministers of Science, Research and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Culture and

title: Iranian National Commission for UNESCO

text: Iranian National Commission for UNESCO The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO was established in 1948 subsequent to Iran’s accession to UNESCO, by the order of the National Consultative Assembly, the then Parliament of Iran. To depict its objectives, terms of reference and main operating bodies, the constitution of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO was drafted in 13 articles and later adopted in the meeting of the Cabinet in 1949, by the proposal of the then Minister of Culture. The Constitution of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO was revised after the Islamic Revolution to compose 17 articles and 4