World & Nation
The U.S. plans to rejoin UNESCO, the U.N.’s cultural and scientific arm, and will pay more than $600 million in back dues after a decade-long dispute.
June 12, 2023
World Now
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Oct. 31, 2011
Citing what it described as “anti-Israel bias” and a need for “fundamental reform,” the United States announced Thursday that it would withdraw from the United Nations agency that works to protect cultural and natural heritage sites across the globe.
Oct. 12, 2017
Opinion
For the U.S., a forced withdrawal from UNESCO
Oct. 24, 2011
The United Nations’ cultural agency has added the historic center of Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa to the list of endangered World Heritage sites.
Jan. 25, 2023
Food
Last year the Neapolitan method for twirling pizza was added to UNESCO’s list of the world’s cultural treasures, and now France wants the same recognition for its famed baguettes.
Jan. 13, 2018
Entertainment & Arts
UNESCO adds sites to World Heritage list
July 12, 2012
Travel & Experiences
In November, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrates the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, an international treaty ratified by 190 nations that set out to preserve important cultural and natural sites.
Oct. 16, 2012
A Clinton Administration task force has recommended that the United States revive its membership in UNESCO, a U.N. agency abandoned by former President Ronald Reagan to signal U.S. dissatisfaction with the world organization.
Aug. 31, 1993
UNESCO Palestine decision sets off U.S.-U.N. confrontation