Role in UNESCO
I completely agree with Estoban E. Torres’ column “America Should Rejoin a Reformed UNESCO” (Oct. 9). As a strong advocate of strengthening the United Nations, I think it’s time that the United States rejoin UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
Federico Zaragoza, its new director general, has streamlined and decentralized UNESCO, de-emphasized controversial ideological issues and has laid greater stress on basic programs, such as literacy. It is important for a nation such as ours, so rich in scientific knowledge, to cooperate and participate in worldwide programs that aim to promote development by means of social, cultural and economic projects. The United States should once again take an active role in an organization that not only benefits the United States but also the whole world.
PRAJESH BHAKTA
Brea
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