Celebrating Global Culture
Preserving Heritage, Promoting Diversity, Inspiring Unity
UNESCO is committed to safeguarding the world’s cultural heritage and promoting cultural diversity as a source of mutual understanding and shared humanity. Our initiatives aim to protect and celebrate cultural expressions, preserve historical sites, and support the creative industries, fostering a world where all cultures are valued and respected.
Our Key Cultural Initiatives
World Heritage Sites
We identify and protect cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding value to humanity, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
Cultural Diversity and Dialogue
Our programs promote cultural diversity, encourage intercultural dialogue, and support the protection of cultural rights.
Creative Industries & Cultural Economy
We support the development of creative industries and the cultural economy, empowering communities through arts and culture.
Our Focus Areas
Heritage Preservation:
- We work to protect and conserve cultural heritage, from ancient monuments to intangible traditions, ensuring they are passed down to future generations.
Cultural Rights and Freedom of Expression:
- We advocate for the protection of cultural rights and the freedom of expression, promoting a world where everyone can freely express their cultural identity.
Intangible Cultural Heritage:
- We safeguard intangible cultural heritage, such as languages, rituals, and crafts, that are vital to cultural diversity and community identity.
Cultural Education:
- We integrate culture into education, fostering an appreciation for diversity and a deeper understanding of our shared heritage.
Join Us in Preserving Culture
Culture is our shared legacy. Explore how you can contribute to our mission and help protect and promote cultural heritage around the world.