ABOUT
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 2004 following the U.S. reentry to UNESCO in 2003, UNESCO Center for Peace is the flagship bearer of the U.S. Federation of UNESCO Centers and Associations USFUCA) and the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (USNCUC). The USNCUC serves as the national body that governs the grassroots movement of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the United States of America.
The USFUCA promotes peace and security through mutual understanding of cultures and the pursuit of knowledge and science. It brings together people from all walks of life who aim to promote the ideals, missions and programs of UNESCO.
The USFUCA also represents the United States of America in the World Federation of UNESCO Centers and Associations (WFUCA). A summary of the specific goals and objectives of the USFUCA is listed below.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of UNESCO Center for Peace is to help raise a new generation of peacemaker that will strive to make the Culture of peace a commodity of everyday life through Education, Science, Culture & Communication
OUR HISTORY
The United States was an important part of the creation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that was founded after World War II on 16 November 1945 to contribute to peace and security. Collaboration among nations through education, science and culture remains a cornerstone of a peaceful world order.
The United States joined UNESCO at its founding but later withdrew in 1984 because of a growing disparity between U.S. foreign policy and UNESCO goals. After an almost twenty-year absence from the organization, the United States rejoined the organization in October 2003.
In 2011, Mr. Guy Djoken was formally appointed by the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO as the Chairman of the United States National Commission for UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations in his capacity as Executive Director of UNESCO Center for Peace.
As Chairman of the U.S. Working Group for UNESCO Clubs, Centers & Associations, He successfully led the return of the U.S. UNESCO Clubs movement to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers & Associations (WFUCA) in August 2011 during the organization’s 8th World Congress and 30 th Anniversary in Hanoi, Vietnam. In December 2012, he also oversaw U.S. Admission to the European and North American Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers & Associations during the organization’s annual meeting in Bucharest, Romania.
OUR GOALS
To promote UNESCO
To promote “UNESCO’s areas of work” – education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture and communication – as a strong force in individual and social transformation
To promote the mission and goals
To promote the mission and goals of UNESCO in all areas of the United States of America in concordance with national, regional, local and international development efforts
To assist UNESCO
To assist UNESCO National Commission of the United Sates in evolving policies and standards in facilitating the attainment of quality education for all and lifelong learning for sustainable development; advocating for science knowledge and policy for sustainable development; addressing emerging social and ethical challenges; fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace; contributing to building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication.
To establish and maintain
To establish and maintain close relationships among government agencies, private and non-government institutions in matters relating to UNESCO’s areas of work
To establish and implement
To establish and implement feasible projects and mechanisms for the promotion of networking among institutions for upgrading the professional growth of officers and members of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations in the United States of America.
To lobby for laws and policy
To lobby for laws and policies that will promote the development of UNESCO’s areas of work
continuing education
To mobilize available resources for the conduct of continuing education of officers and members of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations
advocacy campaign
To undertake a nationwide advocacy campaign for the promotion of peace, eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, communication, and information.
organize chapters in all regions
To gradually organize chapters in all regions of the country in order to create growing participation in UNESCO areas of work
relevant trainings
To develop and produce relevant training and instructional materials, produce books, manuals and the like on its own in partnership with duly recognized educational institutions in the country or in international arena in order to promote UNESCO’s area of work.
close coordination with other international organizations
To establish close coordination and linkages with other international organizations particularly the European and North American Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (EFUCA) and World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (WFUCA)