Submitted by orient on December 8, 2007

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History of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Shortly after the United Nations came into being, thirty-six Member States established the United Nations
Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). On November 16, 1945, the UNESCO Constitution
was signed, and finally ratified by 20 countries in November of 1946.1 This body was established to use education,
science, culture and communication in the building of peace across the globe.2
The two bodies that govern UNESCO are: the General Conference and the Executive Board.3 The General
Conference of UNESCO is comprised of all 191 Member States plus the...

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