UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to preserve peace and security in the world through international cooperation in education, the sciences, culture and communication. Founded in 1945, UNESCO is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It has 193 member states, including Switzerland, and 11 associate members. Based on the principles of universality, diversity and dignity, UNESCO’s actions continue to be guided and shaped by a set of commonly shared values that include justice, solidarity, tolerance, sharing, equity, respect for human rights, and cultural diversity, pluralism and democratic principles.