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Who is in the country?
UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Mandate: UNESCO 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’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. In the country since: 1994 At a glance:: Following country’s acceptance as an UNESCO member in 1993, on 15 March 1994 a National Commission for UNESCO was established as an expert and administrative body that functions in the frames of the Ministry of Culture. The National Commission serves the role of a coordinator between the country and UNESCO in all areas of mandate – science, education, culture, environment, communication and information, human rights, youth and sports. In mid 2009, UNESCO together with UNDP, UNICEF and national counterparts have started up the implementation of a joint programme titled “Enhancing Inter-ethnic Community Dialogue and Collaboration” with an aim to facilitate the establishment of a functional conflict transformation system in FYR Macedonia by strengthening capacities at local and national levels, as well as promoting multi-cultural civic identity. The Programme works on enhancing the capacity of central and local bodies to facilitate inclusive problem-solving processes and consensus-building around community priorities. It will also aim to strengthen the commitment to an inclusive civic national identity with respect to diversity, to support the longer term role of education, and work with local leaders, civil society and the media to facilitate constructive civic dialogue that promotes inter-cultural awareness and values informing peaceful co-existence. Contact: Ms. Lidija Topuzovska General Secretary of the National Commission for UNESCO tel/fax: +389 (0)2 3240 517 e-mail: l.topuzovska@kultura.gov.mk Ms. Zojka Naskova National Professional Officer UNESCO Project Antenna Office Joint Programme “Enhancing Inter-Ethnic Community Dialogue and Collaboration” Tel: + 389 (0)2 3249 574 Fax: + 389 (0)2 3249 505 e-mail: z.naskova@unesco.org www.unesco.org/venice; www.unesco.org |
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