UNESCO: Building a culture of peace.(Opinion & Editorial)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: October 4, 2003 | Copyright information

PARIS While the Second World War was still raging in Europe, with its final outcome undetermined, a few brave souls from France and England, represented by their ministers of education, gathered in London to plot the establishment of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Its fundamental purpose was to promote peace and freedom through international cooperation in such fields as education, the natural and social sciences, culture ...

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