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Advancement of Human Rights

UNESCO, by actions in all its fields of competence, seeks to contribute to the creation of a universal culture of human rights. However, the focus is put on those areas where the Organization has a clear comparative advantage, experience and expertise, drawing upon its functions as a laboratory of ideas, a standard-setter and a clearing house.


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			UNESCO and Human Rights - Background Information UNESCO has an impressive record of human rights activities. UNESCO was actively involved in the elaboration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More...

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			UNESCO commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 1948 - 2008 More...

			World Forum on Human Rights � Third Edition � Nantes, France, 30 June � 3 July 2008 More...


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