The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - San Beda aims to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science and culture. We also aim to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law, human rights, and the fundamental freedoms which are affirmed, without distinction of race, s*x, language or religion,
for the people of the world by the Charter of the United Nations and its National Commission. UNESCO works to create conditions for open dialogue among civilizations, cultures and people, 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. The broad goals and concrete objectives of the international community – as set out in the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – underpin all UNESCO’s strategies and activities. Thus, UNESCO’s unique competencies in education, the sciences, culture and communication and information contribute towards the realization of those goals.
