UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme: Connecting minds in a network of hope

A network of universities around the world supports UNESCO’s work in education, the natural and social sciences, culture and communication, to help address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. The UNESCO Chairs teams contribute at each stage of our work: from the exploration of emerging issues, through the development of international normative instruments to the implementation of policy recommendations at the national level. They also bring together partners in academia, civil society, local communities and policy-makers in dialogue for project implementation. Furthermore, each Chair endeavours to spread the humanistic values of UNESCO through teaching activities.
Launched in 1992 with the aim of promoting international inter-university cooperation, to share knowledge and develop collaborative work, there are now some 1000 UNESCO Chairs and 45 UNITWIN networks in 120 countries. The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme coordinates the establishment of these partnerships, as well as supporting their activities.
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