Canadian Commission for UNESCO

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The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) serves as a bridge between Canadians and the vital work of UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Through its networks and partners, CCUNESCO promote's UNESCO's values, priorities and programs in Canada and brings the voices of Canadian experts to the international stage. Its activities are guided by the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other UNESCO priorities. CCUNESCO operates under the Canada Council for the Arts.

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UNESCO is the only UN agency to have a system of National Commissions. As part of this international network of National Commissions, [1] the Canadian Commission for UNESCO is in a unique situation to effectively contribute to Canada's positions on UNESCO issues.

Status and function

The Canadian Commission for UNESCO was established by Order in Council on 14 June 1957, in conformity with the Constitution of UNESCO [2] and pursuant to the Canada Council Act . It operates under the general authority of the Canada Council for the Arts, which provides its Secretariat. The Commission's role is to involve government departments and agencies, institutions, organizations and individuals working for the advancement of UNESCO's mandated fields of education, science, culture, communication and information, in its activities.

Structure

The Commission's arm's length relationship to government and its broadly based and diverse membership make it unique among National Commissions. The Commission has an extensive network of members across Canada which includes government and non-governmental organizations, institutions and individual members. Its Executive Committee, which includes representatives from both government and civil society, sets out and approves the general policy and programme directions of the Commission. Through these connections, the Commission coordinates UNESCO programme activities in Canada, consults Canadians and provides advice to the Canadian Government on UNESCO matters.

UNESCO presence in Canada

History (1945-2012)

See also

References

  1. "About National Commissions for UNESCO". UNESCO . 2012-09-03. Archived from the original on 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  2. "UNESCO Constitution". UNESCO . 1945-11-16. Archived from the original on 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2021-09-05.