United States Mission to UNESCO

UNESCO Launches New OER Programs

Four Open Educational Resources (OER) programs will help increase access to quality education worldwide. 

UNESCO, Microsoft, Cisco and Intel Team Up To Improve Education Worldwide

The new ICT-CFT program is an effort to promote the smart use of new and innovative tools in the classroom. 

U.S. Announces Transfer of 1.77 Million USD in Voluntary Contributions to UNESCO

The funds are designated to implement initiatives such as Teaching Respect for All, a program to support Holocaust education, and the Coalition of Cities Against Racism, as well as support UNESCO committees such as the World Heritage Fund, the IPDC and the IOC.  

Ambassador Killion Hosts Round Table Discussion at UNESCO with Microsoft's Orlando Ayala

Mr. Ayala, Corporate Vice President, Chairman of Emerging Markets, and Chief Advisor to the COO, spoke of the potential for new technologies such as cloud computing to help overcome some of the greatest development challenges. 

The U.S. Launches its First International Strategy for Cyberspace

Read Secretary Clinton's remarks on this historic policy document.  

Statement by Ahmad Zeidabadi

Zeidabadi was awarded UNESCO's 2011 Guillermo Cano/World Press Freedom Prize in absentia, on May 3rd at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.  

Ambassador Killion Moderates Capitol Hill Roundtable Discussion on Press Freedom

The discussion brought together a number of distinguished panelists for a frank and thoughtful debate about the importance and the direction of press freedom in the world. 

Ambassador Killion's Remarks to the Committee on Human Rights

From science diplomacy to the "104" Procedure, Ambassador Killion discusses how the U.S. is working with UNESCO to defend human rights. 

Ambassador Killion's Remarks Introducing Director-General Bokova to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO

Ambassador Killion explains how UNESCO is becoming a more efficient, responsive, and transparent organization under Director-General Bokova's leadership. 

Ambassador Killion's remarks at the World Press Freedom Day Donor's Luncheon

"UNESCO’s mandate to defend freedom of expression and press freedom raises public awareness about journalists like the Guillermo Cano Prize winner this year, Ahmad Zeidabadi, who need to know that they have the world on their side, and that they are not alone." 

White House Statement on the Passing of Journalist Chris Hondros

White House Statement on Journalists Killed or Wounded in Libya

April 2011 - The White House expresses deep regret at the passing of Tim Hetherington and urges the Libyan government and all governments across the world to take steps to protect journalists 

U.S. Hosts World Press Freedom Day 2011!

April 2011 - The events, which will be held in Washington D.C. from May 1st- 3rd, will revolve around the theme “21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers.” 

Ambassador Killion Congratulates Cano Prize 2011 Recipient Ahmad Zeidabadi

April 2011 - ".... I applaud this decision by the prize jury not only for its excellent selection, but also as more evidence of how critical a role UNESCO plays in drawing the world’s attention to the fight for human freedom." 

"Internet Rights and Wrongs: Choices & Challenges in a Networked World," remarks by Secretary Clinton

February 2011 

Ambassador Killion Hosts World Digital Library Executive Council on the Occasion of its First Meeting

January 2011 - The World Digital Library Executive Council met for the first time at UNESCO Headquarters on January 21st, to begin formal discussions on World Digital Library (WDL) development.