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The Canadian Commission for UNESCO
operates under the aegis of the Canada Council for the Arts. Its role
is to act as a forum for governments and civil society, and to mobilize
the participation of Canadian organizations and committed individuals
in UNESCO's mandated areas: education, natural and social sciences, culture
and communication and information.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is the only member of the United Nations
System to have National Commissions performing this role in its Member
States.
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| 2012-01-20 |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s 52nd Annual General Meeting will held in Ottawa May 10-12, 2012.
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| 2011-11-08 |
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Message from the President
to Members of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO
On October 31 2011, Member States of UNESCO voted to admit Palestine as a member of UNESCO. Media reports may have created some confusion about Canada’s continuing involvement in UNESCO, and the status of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
I have been assured that the Government of Canada has not decided to withdraw from UNESCO and will continue to meet all its legal obligations to the Organization. Similarly, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO will continue to work as it always has to involve government departments and agencies, institutions, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to advance education, the sciences, culture, communication and information in Canada and worldwide.
I will provide additional important information as it becomes available.
Sincerely,
Axel Meisen
President
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO was established by the Canada Council Act (1957) and functions under the aegis of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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| 2011-10-18 |
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Launch of the "Youth Engagement in National Commissions for UNESCO " Toolkit at the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris.
• Download a copy of the toolkit by clicking here.
• For faster download, a black & white version is also available by clicking here.
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