This page provides summary information on:

1. The activities of UNESCO relating to:

a) the promotion of teaching of copyright and neighbouring rights at the university, through the Chairs and UNESCO/UNITWIN Networks,

b) the support to national legal protection and collective administration of rights,

c) the fight against piracy mainly in the framework of the "Global Alliance" project,

d) the evolution of international legal protection of traditional culture and folklore, and the Human Genome and,

2. UNESCO co-operation with specialized Intergovernemental Organizations (IGOs) and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs).