UNESCO contributes to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, and sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information

1. Supporting Member States to develop education systems to foster high quality and inclusive lifelong learning for all

2. Empowering learners to be creative and responsible global citizens

3. Advancing education for all (EFA) and shaping the future international education agenda

4. Strengthening science, technology and innovation systems and policies – nationally, regionally and globally

5. Promoting international scientific cooperation on critical challenges to sustainable development

6. Supporting inclusive social development, fostering intercultural dialogue for the rapprochement of cultures and promoting ethical principles

7. Protecting, promoting and transmitting heritage

8. Fostering creativity and the diversity of cultural expressions

9. Promoting freedom of expression, media development and access to information and knowledge