UNESCO AND KNCU What is UNESCO What does
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UNESCO AND KNCU What is UNESCO? What does UNESCO do?
What is…? � UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization is a Specialized Agency founded in 1945 at the end of World War II. � Goals of contributing to peace and security were born thru development of Int’l collaborations in Education, Science, and Culture. � With in the HQs in Paris, UNESCO has 195 Member States and 8 Associated Members. It also includes 52 field offices as well as 11 Institutes in the world.
What does…? � Education for All (EFA) � Edu. for Sustainable Development (ESD) � International Science Program (ISP) � HERITAGE � CULTURAL DIVERSITY � Ethics � Information for all program � YOUTH
Costitution… Since wars begin in the minds of men, It is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.
KNCU is… � Korea was 55 th country to become a member. � After suffering ravages of devastating Korean War needed outside help. UNESCO contributed to establishing a factory for printing of primary school � Textbooks. � KNCU established on 30 Jan. 1954, and carrying out its various functions for acting as a facilitator for UNESCO’s overall goals. � KNCU is also committed to creating partnerships and networking with not only governments and other international and intergovernmental organizations, but with civil society and the private sector.
KNCU Standing… � Financial Contribution : 2. 26% ranked 11 th / 195 � Korea Sponsored UNESCO Prizes � WORLD HERITAGE SITES – Currently 10 Places � List of Intangible Cultural heritage of Humanity. � Memory of World register. � Biosphere Reserves � Global Geoparks Network � Cities Appointed to UNESCO Creative Cities Network
World Heritage Sites… � Seokguram Grotto & Bulguksa Tem. – Cultural 1995 � Haeinsa Janggyeong, Woodblocks – C 95 � Jongmyo Shrine – C 95 � Changdeokgung Palace Complex – C 97 � Hwaseong Fortress – C 97 � Gyeongju Historic Areas – C 2000 � Gochang/Hwasoon/Ganghwa dolmen Sites – C 00 � Jeju Volcanic Island Lava Tubes – Natural 2007 � Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty – C 2009 � Historic Villages, Hahoe and Yangdong – C 2010
