2012华中科技大学模拟联合国大会背景文件committee2-UNESCO(联合国教科文组织)

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Committee Background
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). It works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities. UNESCO is the heir of the League of Nations' International Commission on Intellectual Cooperation. The broad goals and concrete objectives of the international community – as set out in the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – underpin all UNESCO’s strategies and activities. Thus UNESCO’s unique competencies in education, the sciences, culture and communication and information contribute towards the realization of those goals. UNESCO has 195 Member States (it recently added Palestine in November 2011) and eight Associate Members. Most of the field offices are "cluster" offices covering three or more countries; there are also national and regional offices. Most Member States have established Permanent Delegations to UNESCO which, headed by Ambassadors, undertake liaison between the Organization and their governments. All Member States have established a National Commission for UNESCO. The UNESCO National Commissions are national cooperating bodies set up by the Member States for the purpose of associating their governmental and non-governmental bodies with the work of the Organization. Member States and Associate Members designate one or several Ministries responsible for relations with UNESCO and/or Ministries in UNESCO's fields of competence. UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities: � Africa � Gender equality And on a number of overarching objectives: � Attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning � Mobilizing science knowledge and policy for sustainable development � Addressing emerging social and ethical challenges � Fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace � Building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication Projects sponsored by UNESCO include literacy, technical, and teacher-training programmes; international science programmes; the promotion of independent media and freedom of the press; regional and cultural history projects; the promotion of cultural diversity; translations of world literature; international cooperation agreements to secure the world cultural and natural heritage (World Heritage Sites) and to preserve human rights, and attempts to bridge the worldwide digital divide. It is also a member of the United Nations Development Group.
The Authors of the Background Guide Xu Yunke Ma Yingbo
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Welcome Letter
Dear delegates,
It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of Huazhong University of Science and Technology Model United Nations 2012 (HUSTMUN2012) in Wuhan! As the conference approaches, we suppose that you are excited about participating in one of the most important specialized agencies of the United Nations. Since established in 1946, UNESCO has been working to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities. You will have the opportunity to interact with students from universities all over the country, who share a passion for solving the world’s most pressing issues. This year, the UNESCO committee will have a debate concerned with safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. All the delegates are encouraged to take the obligations of their presented nations and try to come up with constructive proposals to deal with this cultural problem. Given your expertise and experience the following may appear evident, however, we cannot stress enough how crucial it is that as you are preparing for the conference and researching the topics you focus on the role and interests of your specific country in a global context. We encourage you to engage in research that goes beyond the study guide, so that you will enter the conference with a solid foundation and a profound understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexity of the topics. This conference will be a spectacular experience for all of us. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by e-mails. We look forward to meeting you all in December! Faithfully, Xu Yunke (364438621@qq.com) Ma Yingbo (409321586@qq.com)
华中科技大学模拟联合国大会 HUST MUN2012
Background Guide
Committee: UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Language: English Topic: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage
华中科技大学 第七届模拟联合国大会HUSTMUN2012
背景文件 Background Guide
联合国教科文组织
UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
2012 年 10 月
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