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UNESCO Turns 80 With Culture as Its Compass

UNESCO at 80 anniversary graphic with a colorful geometric pattern.

UNESCO’s Constitution entered into force on November 4, 1946, after receiving the required 20 acceptances. Eighty years later, its founding idea still feels useful: peace is built through education, science, culture and information. The anniversary issue of The UNESCO Courier looks back at protected heritage, scientific cooperation, cultural diversity and the people turning that lofty mission into daily work.

Anniversary issue: UNESCO at 80