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CISCE: Class 10
Key Points: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization (UNESCO)
- Established: 1946; Headquarters: Paris.
- Objective: Promote peace through education, science, culture and communication, and protect human rights.
- Works to remove illiteracy, promote education of women and girls, and support teachers and libraries.
- Encourages scientific research, international cooperation, and development of communication and media.
- Protects cultural heritage through the World Heritage List and supports arts, literature and cultural exchange.
