Agency

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and information.

We set standards, produce tools and develop knowledge to create solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, and foster a world of greater equality and peace.

Protecting biodiversity, responding to artificial intelligence, advancing quality education, safeguarding heritage, and ensuring access to reliable information are some examples of the work that UNESCO does with its 194 Member States across the globe.

The world is undergoing profound changes. New challenges are emerging, from digital technologies and disinformation to climate disruption and conflicts. 

UNESCO's Programme and Budget sets out the Organization’s ambitions in response to these challenges, taking into account the needs and priorities of Member States, as well as the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Building on these foundations, our Medium-Term Strategy for 2022-2029 establishes a framework for action that revolves around objectives to build peace, promote human rights, and advance sustainable development. This framework also integrates our global priorities—Africa and gender equality—as well as our priority groups and actions in crisis situations.