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UNESCO United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organisation

Created in 1945

Mission: to contribute to

the building of peace the eradication of poverty

sustainable development

intercultural dialogue through:

education

the sciences

culture

communication

information

In terms of culture they aim to:

Promote cultural diversity by safeguarding heritage inits various dimensions and enhancing culturalexpressions

Promote social cohesion by fostering pluralism,intercultural dialogue, a culture of peace and the centralrole of culture in sustainable development

Financed by Member States

Budget for 2008 and 2009 was US$631 million

1978 World Heritage Sites are first designated