UNESCO Director-General condemns the killing of journalist Mateo Pérez Rueda in Colombia

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which has 194 Member States, is dedicated to promoting peace and security through multilateral cooperation in education, science, culture, communication, and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO operates offices in 54 countries and employs over 2,300 staff members. The organization is responsible for overseeing more than 2,000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Global Geoparks, as well as networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive, and Sustainable Cities. Additionally, it manages over 13,000 associated schools, university chairs, and training and research institutions through a global network of 200 National Commissions. Audrey Azoulay serves as the Director-General of UNESCO.

UNESCO's mission is reflected in its foundational statement: “Since wars begin in the minds of women and men, it is in the minds of women and men that the defences of peace must be constructed,” as noted in the UNESCO Constitution of 1945.

Recently, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay condemned the killing of journalist Mateo Pérez Rueda in Colombia. The organization has been vocal about the importance of safeguarding press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide.

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