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New Section!
U.S. Contributions to UNESCO
The U.S. funds important UNESCO projects with close to $3.7 million in extra-budgetary funds yearly.
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Communication
eJournal: Defining Internet Freedom
How do governments and societies confront new and transformative Internet technologies?
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World Heritage
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Celebrates 10th Year, Supports Projects at 12 World Heritage Sites
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Diversity
President Obama’s Vision to Engage Muslims Moves Forward
U.S. OIC representative discusses progress with global Muslim communities
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Holocaust Remembrance
Russian Holocaust Essay Laureates and Survivors Testify at UNESCO
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World Heritage
U.S. Continues Support for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Haiti
3 projects represent a contribution of more than $430,000
U.S. Mission News and Events
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Everglades National Park on Heritage in Danger List
July 2010 - The Everglades National Park in Florida has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Danger List. The park was first inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1979 due to the exceptional variety of its water habitats.
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Fulbright Scholar Helps Generate $75,000 for UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
A U.S. Fulbright scholar, Jacqueline Bishop, recently completed her four-month fellowship at UNESCO with a big win: working with the U.S. Mission to UNESCO, she submitted a project proposal that has been awarded $75,000 in funding from the State Department.
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The United States Joins ICOM in Presenting the Red List for Cambodian Antiquities at Risk
U.S. Mission to UNESCO Public Affairs Officer Jennifer Larson spoke at the event, emphasizing U.S. commitment to combating the illicit trade in looted cultural objects and its great appreciation of UNESCO’s and ICOM’s work in this area.
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U.S. Delegation Hosts Third AFI Film Screenings at UNESCO
The U.S. Delegation hosted its third series of AFI Project: 20/20 Film Screenings, in cooperation with the American Film Institute.
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U.S. and Flanders Celebrate Cultural Heritage at UNESCO
Ambassador Killion joined UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and Nic Vandermarliere, Delegate of the Flemish Government to France, to mark the opening of “Recognizing Our Cultural Heritage: An American and Flemish Dialogue,” a photo exhibition illustrating the vital role of intangible cultural heritage within communities.
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Young U.S. Pianist Brings Special Talent to Paris
Ambassador and Mrs. Killion welcomed Clifton Williams, an award-winning teenage pianist from Washington, D.C., to their residence for piano recital.
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UNESCO Celebrates International Women's Day
On March 8, UNESCO hosted a series of events commemorating International Women’s Day. At an afternoon roundtable discussion, Ambassador Killion introduced a special video message from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Ambassador and Mrs. Killion host the "Art in Embassies" Program
On March 5, Ambassador and Mrs. Killion inaugurated the U.S. Mission to UNESCO’s first ever “Art in Embassies” exhibit, with more than 150 guests. Four artists whose work is featured in the exhibit came to Paris for the event: Donna McCullough, Joan Konkel, Paul Sikora and Linda Touby.
Spotlight: Upcoming Event
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World Heritage Sites around the World
Unique photos by award-winning U.S. photographer Tom Till will be on exhibit at UNESCO, from 22 Sept.-1 Oct. 2010.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
See news and watch videos about the AFCP on our new webpage!
EJOURNAL USA
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Defining Internet Freedom June 2010
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Governance and Growth Dec 2009
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Climate Change Perspectives Sept 2009
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights Nov 2008
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National Parks, National Legacy July 2008
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Media Making Change Dec 2007