United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) aims to foster mutual understanding and respect between different nations and cultures. Its five major areas include education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture and communication/information.
UNESCO was founded after World War II, with representatives from 44 countries coming together to prevent another world war and foster lasting peace through international dialogue and solidarity.
Today UNESCO counts 194 member states. Through its commitment to nurturing a culture of peace, the organization assists nations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and contributes to stability by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information.
UNESCO is an essential part of the United Nations that secures a peaceful, informed and culturally rich global society. Its efforts thus help the world to face the challenges of the present and years to come as it is responding and adressing international issues of the 21-century such as how to deal with the consequences of Colonialism and perserve cultural heritage.
Topic at OLMUN 2024: Respecting Cultural Heritage: Dealing with Colonial Looted Art
