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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

American  

noun

  1. UNESCO.


United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Cultural  
  1. A controversial agency allied with the United Nations. UNESCO was founded to enhance cooperation among members of the United Nations in education, science, and culture. In the 1980s, several countries withdrew, complaining that UNESCO had become too political.


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“When a drone is shot down, it causes damage wherever it falls,” said Krista Pikkat, director of culture and emergencies for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or Unesco.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The decision is a big financial boost to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, known for its World Heritage program as well as projects to fight climate change and teach girls to read.

From Seattle Times Jun. 12, 2023

The Sudan Natural History Museum and archives at the Omdurman Ahlia University have both suffered significant damage or looting, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said in a statement.

From New York Times May 28, 2023

Torres returned to the UAW as its assistant director for international affairs and was appointed by President Carter as the U.S. representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 27, 2022

If no such centre is notified he shall also send a copy to the international copyright information centre established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

From The Universal Copyright Convention (1988) by Coalition for Networked Information

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