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Visit from Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden

Vice President Joseph Biden met with Ambassador Killion while on an official visit to Paris. The Vice President was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, who is no stranger to UNESCO, having participated in the agency's World Conference on Higher Education in 2009.
Saving Timbuktu's Priceless Artifacts

The New York Times covers UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova’s trip to Mali with French President François Hollande. While in Timbuktu, Director-General Bokova discussed UNESCO’s plans to help Mali repair its cultural artifacts damaged by Islamist rebels. Image by AFP/Pool/Fred Dufour.
Training Peacemakers in South Sudan

Goodwill Ambassador Forest Whitaker and UNESCO are working together to train a critical mass of youths in South Sudan in conflict resolution, leadership and community building. Above, Whitaker visits the Hope North camp for former child soldiers in Uganda (© Shiv Mandavla).
World Leaders Stand Up For Girls' Education

At a UNESCO event, Pakistani President Zardari, French Prime-Minister Ayrault, Secretary Clinton and others expressed support for Malala Yousafzai and their determination to take a stand against threats to girls’ education. President Zardari is pictured above with Ambassador David Killion and Kristin Eager Killion.

Education and Literacy

National Commissioner Carol Hamilton presented the "Right to Literacy Scroll" to UNESCO, a symbol of the campaign for literacy.

Holocaust Remembrance

On January 28, UNESCO will remember the genocide of the Jewish people and reflect on the role of education in preventing atrocities.

International Jazz Day Made for Memorable 2012

Voice of America looks back at a year in the jazz world- and the significance of UNESCO's inaugural International Jazz Day.

40 Years of World Heritage

U.S. celebrates the 40th anniversary of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention in Washington and pays tribute to Russell Train.

Education

World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education

The progress toward and the gaps in achieving equal access for girls and women to education.
Google Map

UNESCO in the U.S.

See where UNESCO is making a difference in the U.S.
Cultural Heritage

eJournal: A Living Legacy: Preserving Intangible Culture

Many in U.S. celebrate and preserve its diverse intangible cultural heritage.
Communication

eJournal: Defining Internet Freedom

How do governments and societies confront new and transformative Internet technologies?
World Heritage

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Celebrates 10th Year, Supports Projects at 12 World Heritage Sites
World Heritage

U.S. Continues Support for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Haiti

3 projects represent a contribution of more than $430,000

Ringing in the New Year, with UNESCO

At a holiday reception hosted by Ambassador and Kristin Killion, UNESCO Deputy Director-General Getachew Engida, pictured above, spoke of the importance of continued cooperation between the U.S. and UNESCO.
Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO

Ambassador Killion spoke about the evolving U.S.-UNESCO relationship and called for greater engagement with the Commission.
U.S. Expert J.P. Singh Leads Discussion on UNESCO

Ambassador Killion hosted an overflow crowd at UNESCO headquarters on November 28, for an interactive discussion with Dr. Singh.
UNESCO releases special report on Girls' and Women's Education

The report uses revealing data and case studies to shine a light on the current state and future path towards equal education.
The Truth About World Heritage

National Geographic's Jonathan Tourtellot addresses four common misconceptions about World Heritage and explains how the program could boost tourism and drive economic growth in the United States.
Sesame synchrotron is a flash of unity in Middle East

The BBC's Science Editor David Shukman reports on this UNESCO-supported initiative with potential to advance scientific research and foster peace among Israel, Palestine, Iran, Turkey, Cyprus and others in the greater Middle East.