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id="taxonomy-term-423806" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/reports/reshaping-creativity/2022/en" title="Reshaping Policies for Creativity - 2022 Report" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">Reshaping Policies for Creativity - 2022 Report</div><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Addressing culture as a global public good</p></div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="S" data-nid="419207" id="taxonomy-term-419207" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"> <a href="https://www.unesco.org/reports/science/2021/en" title="Science Report 2021" target="_blank"><div class="content"><div class="title">Science Report 2021</div></div> </a></div><div data-letter="S" data-nid="432195" id="taxonomy-term-432195" class="taxonomy-term vocabulary-websites"><div class="content"><div class="title">Spotlight Children (GEM campaign)</div></div></div><div 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992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-12/GettyImages-658909968.jpg.webp?itok=bR82khz0 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="144"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2021-12/GettyImages-658909968.jpg?itok=8OFFxniV 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2021-12/GettyImages-658909968.jpg?itok=4yKNW5nh 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-12/GettyImages-658909968.jpg?itok=bR82khz0 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2021-12/GettyImages-658909968.jpg?itok=bR82khz0" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Natural Sciences</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/social-human-sciences" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/355">Social and Human Sciences</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="/en/social-human-sciences" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2022-05/shshomepage_bjdega_1800px_0.jpg.webp?itok=TON1PwxI 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2022-05/shshomepage_bjdega_1800px_0.jpg.webp?itok=jlLrg54V 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source 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srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2023-02/nv-xl_ioc_01.png.jpg?itok=FMazsMgf 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-02/nv-xl_ioc_01.png.jpg?itok=ebYpBv7V 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2023-02/nv-xl_ioc_01.png.jpg?itok=ebYpBv7V" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Ocean</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/africa" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/180364">Priority Africa</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="/en/africa" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source 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(max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2025-03/priority-africa_menu.png.jpg?itok=nrRfiWpN 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2025-03/priority-africa_menu.png.jpg?itok=nrRfiWpN" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Priority Africa</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/gender-equality" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/375">Priority Gender Equality</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="/en/gender-equality" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2022-10/fitforlife_visual_1760px.jpg.webp?itok=3eGwBTMd 1x" media="all 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srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2022-10/fitforlife_visual_1760px.jpg?itok=W_pITCCx 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2022-10/fitforlife_visual_1760px.jpg?itok=W_pITCCx" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Priority Gender Equality</span></div></a></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <span class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" data-bs-toggle="dropdown-menu" title="Expand menu Impact">Impact</span><div class="big menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-0 dropdown-menu bg-primary menu-dropdown-0 menu-type-level_0"><div class="row submenu-wrapper"><div class="left-wrapper col-lg-3 col-md-12"><div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Discover UNESCO's impact around the world and 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(max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/article/2022-12/shutterstock_380912410.jpg?itok=jOxaLUqt 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/article/2022-12/shutterstock_380912410.jpg?itok=jOxaLUqt" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">International standards and legal texts</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/conventionslist" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/132604">Cooperation tools</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="/en/conventionslist" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg.webp?itok=zbrrJ_X6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg.webp?itok=27JGFEzT 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg.webp?itok=Q9eBIetZ 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="144"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg?itok=zbrrJ_X6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="200" height="264"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_tablet/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg?itok=27JGFEzT 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="163" height="216"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg?itok=Q9eBIetZ 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="144"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_mobile/public/2024-03/Card%20-%20publications.jpg?itok=Q9eBIetZ" width="327" height="144" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid" /> </picture><span class="submenu-text">Cooperation tools</span></div></a></div></li><li class="menu-item nav-item"> <a href="/en/lists-designations" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/66210">Lists and designations</a><div class="menu_link_content menu-link-contentmain view-mode-level-1 level-1-submenu"> <a href="/en/lists-designations" class="submenu"><div class="submenu-big card card-overlay"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/submenu_desktop/public/2021-10/machu%20pichu%20shutterstock.jpg.webp?itok=Fc3usDtM 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="200" 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href="https://www.unesco.org/en/world-heritage">World Heritage</a></div></div><div class="results-sort-wrapper"></div></form></div><div class="unesco-messages-wrapper"><div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div></div><div id="block-unesco-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article class="node--view-mode-full media-large node node--type-landing node--promoted" data-terms-tags="418334 418335" data-letter="G" data-nid="169435"><div class="node__content"><div class="header-landing"><h1 class="title article-title">Governance</h1><div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">UNESCO’s governance is structured around two governing bodies that guide its mission and work.</div></div><div ng-cloak="" ng-app="ods-widgets" class="field field--name-field-paragraphs field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"><div class="field__item"><div id="" class="paragraph-border left paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Pursuant to </span><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/legal-affairs/constitution?hub=66535#article-iv--the-general-conference">Article IV of the Constitution</a><span>, the </span><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/general-conference"><strong>General Conference</strong></a> <span> determines the policies and main lines of work of the Organization, and takes decisions on its programmes. It may summon international conferences and adopt conventions and recommendations in the fields of education, science and culture, as well as communication and information. The General Conference consists of the representatives of all States Members of the Organization and meets in ordinary session every two years. </span></p><p><span>The General Conference shall determine the policies and the main lines of work of the Organization. It shall take decisions on programmes submitted to it by the Executive Board.</span></p><p> </p></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg.webp?itok=eZMZOuOS 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg.webp?itok=bnkhtHD6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg.webp?itok=7W38CyA0 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg?itok=eZMZOuOS 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg?itok=bnkhtHD6 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg?itok=7W38CyA0 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="219"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/txt-media_gc_02.jpg?itok=eZMZOuOS" width="610" height="409" alt="txt-media_gc_02" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div></div><div class="media--copyright field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">©UNESCO</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="" class="paragraph-border right paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Pursuant to </span><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/legal-affairs/constitution?hub=66535#article-v--executive-board">Article V of the Constitution</a><span>, the </span><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/executive-board"><strong>Executive Board</strong></a> <span> prepares the agenda for the General Conference and examines the programme of work and budget estimates for the Organization, submitting recommendations to the General Conference. It is responsible for the execution of the programme adopted by the General Conference and takes all necessary measures to ensure its effective and rational execution. The Executive Board consists of representatives of 58 Member States elected by the General Conference and meets in regular session at least four times each biennium. </span></p><p><span>In accordance with the decisions of the General Conference and having regard to circumstances arising between two ordinary sessions, the Executive Board shall take all necessary measures to ensure the effective and rational execution of the programme by the Director-General. </span></p><p> </p></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg.webp?itok=NVzeVfZs 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg.webp?itok=ksx4K0IB 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg.webp?itok=JB3hW17l 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg?itok=NVzeVfZs 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg?itok=ksx4K0IB 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg?itok=JB3hW17l 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="219"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-10/txt-media_exb_02.jpg?itok=NVzeVfZs" width="610" height="409" alt="txt-media_exb_02" class="img-fluid" /> </picture></div></div><div class="media--copyright field field--name-field-copyright field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">©UNESCO</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="field__item"><div id="" class="paragraph-border left paragraph paragraph--type--text-media-block paragraph--view-mode--default"><div class="row"><div class="wrapper-infos col-lg-6"><div class="rich-text clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The <strong>Secretariat</strong>, led by the <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/director-general">Director-General </a><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">and other key related institutions and groups,</span> is responsible for managing the organization and representing it globally. As the chief executive, the Director-General ensures the effective implementation of decisions made by the General Conference and the Executive Board. They oversee the Secretariat’s staff, who carry out UNESCO’s international programs in key areas like education, science, culture, and communication.</p><p>Functioning as the administrative backbone of UNESCO, the Secretariat manages day-to-day operations, coordinates meetings, and supervises the execution of global projects. It transforms policy decisions into actionable programs, facilitates communication among member states, and ensures the efficient functioning of UNESCO’s field offices worldwide. Through these efforts, the Secretariat helps UNESCO advance its mission of fostering peace, education, and sustainable development globally.</p></div></div><div class="wrapper-image col-lg-6"><div class="field field--name-field-ref-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"><div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg.webp?itok=pBfZ_eVr 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg.webp?itok=Yavy_huY 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg.webp?itok=NKJuanl6 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/webp" width="327" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg?itok=pBfZ_eVr 1x" media="all and (min-width: 993px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_tablet/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg?itok=Yavy_huY 1x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 992px)" type="image/jpeg" width="610" height="409"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_mobile/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg?itok=NKJuanl6 1x" media="all and (max-width: 575px)" type="image/jpeg" width="327" height="219"/> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/txt-media_dg_02.jpg?itok=pBfZ_eVr" width="610" height="409" alt="txt-media_dg_02" 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