Objectives and characteristics of the organization

Priorities

Education:

• Primary education for all, with special emphasis on literacy, HIV/AIDS prevention education and teacher training in sub-Saharan Africa
• Secondary education, including technical and vocational education
• Promoting quality education, with an emphasis on values ​​education and teacher training
• Higher education

Natural sciences:

• Water and related ecosystems
• Oceans
• Capacity building in basic and engineering sciences, formulation of scientific policies and promotion of a culture of management
• Promotion of the use of science, engineering and technology appropriate for sustainable development, use and management of natural resources, renewable energy sources, disaster preparedness

Social and humaines sciences:

• Ethics in science and technology, with emphasis on bioethics
• Promoting human rights in the fight against all forms of discrimination, racism, xenophobia and related intolerance through activities within the competence of UNESCO
• Foresight, philosophy, humanities, democracy and security enhancement
• Managing social transformation

Culture:

• Promoting cultural diversity, with special emphasis on tangible and intangible heritage
• Cultural policies as well as intercultural dialogue and understanding between different religious faiths
• Cultural industries and artistic creation

Communication and information

• Empowering people through access to information and knowledge with special emphasis on freedom of expression
• Supporting the development of communication
• Increasing the use of ICT in education, science and culture