RIGHTS OF THE UNESCO

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COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, with Annexes A to E and Protocol annexed, 1950 Charter on the Preservation of Digital Heritage, 2003Convention relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite, 1974

Declaration of Guiding Principles on the Use of Satellite Broadcasting for the Free Flow of Information, the Spread of Education and Greater Cultural Exchange, 1972

Declaration of Guiding Principles on the Use of Satellite Broadcasting for the Free Flow of Information, the Spread of Education and Greater Cultural Exchange, 1972

Declaration of Principles of International Cultural Co-operation, 1966

Declaration on Fundamental Principles concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening Peace and International Understanding, to the Promotion of Human Rights and to Countering Racialism, apartheid and incitement to war, 1978

International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, 1961

Recommendation concerning the International Exchange of Cultural Property, 1976

Recommendation concerning the Most Effective Means of Rendering Museums Accessible to Everyone, 1960

Recommendation concerning the Preservation of Cultural Property Endangered by Public or Private works, 1968

Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace, 2003

Recommendation concerning the Protection, at National Level, of the Cultural and Natural Heritage, 1972

Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding and Contemporary Role of Historic Areas, 1976

Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding of Beauty and Character of Landscapes and Sites, 1962

Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist, 1980

Recommendation for the Protection of Movable Cultural Property, 1978

Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images, 1980

Recommendation on International Principles Applicable to Archaeological Excavations, 1956

Recommendation on Participation by the People at Large in Cultural Life and their Contribution to It, 1976

Recommendation on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Export, Import and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, 1964

Recommendation on the Safeguarding of Traditional Culture and Folklore, 1989

 

CONSTITUTION

UNESCO Constitution

CULTURE

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, 2005

Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 2003

UNESCO Declaration concerning the Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage, 2003

UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, 2001

Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, 2001

Recommendation on the Safeguarding of Traditional Culture and Folklore, 1989

Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist, 1980

Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images, 1980

Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties, with model bilateral agreement and additional Protocol, 1979

Recommendation for the Protection of Movable Cultural Property, 1978

Declaration on Fundamental Principles concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening Peace and International Understanding, to the Promotion of Human Rights and to Countering Racialism, apartheid and incitement to war, 1978

Recommendation on Participation by the People at Large in Cultural Life and their Contribution to It, 1976

Recommendation concerning the International Exchange of Cultural Property, 1976

Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding and Contemporary Role of Historic Areas, 1976

Recommendation on the Legal Protection of Translators and Translations and the Practical Means to improve the Status of Translators, 1976

Declaration of Guiding Principles on the Use of Satellite Broadcasting for the Free Flow of Information, the Spread of Education and Greater Cultural Exchange, 1972

Declaration of Guiding Principles on the Use of Satellite Broadcasting for the Free Flow of Information, the Spread of Education and Greater Cultural Exchange, 1972

Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, 1972

Recommendation concerning the Protection, at National Level, of the Cultural and Natural Heritage, 1972

Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms, 1971

Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI, 1971

Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, 1970

Recommendation concerning the Preservation of Cultural Property Endangered by Public or Private works, 1968

Declaration of Principles of International Cultural Co-operation, 1966

Recommendation on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Export, Import and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, 1964

Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding of Beauty and Character of Landscapes and Sites, 1962

Recommendation concerning the Most Effective Means of Rendering Museums Accessible to Everyone, 1960

Convention concerning the International Exchange of Publications, 1958

Convention concerning the Exchange of Official Publications and Government Documents between States, 1958

Recommendation on International Principles Applicable to Archaeological Excavations, 1956

Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict with Regulations for the Execution of the Convention, 1954

Universal Copyright Convention, with Appendix Declaration relating to Articles XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI, 1952

Agreement For Facilitating the International Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials of an Educational, Scientific and Cultural character with Protocol of Signature and model form of certificate provided for in Article IV of the above-mentioned Agreement, 1948

 

EDUCATION
Convention on Technical and Vocational Education, 1989

Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region, 1997

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education in the States belonging to the Europe Region, 1979

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab States, 1978

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab and European States Bordering on the Mediterranean, 1976

International Charter of Physical Education and Sport, 1978

International Convention against Doping in Sport, 2005

Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 1974

Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel, 1997

Recommendation on the Development of Adult Education, 1976

Recommendation on the Recognition of Studies and Qualifications in Higher Education, 1993

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States, 1981

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific, 1983

Revised Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education, 2001

 

NATURAL SCIENCES

Convention against Discrimination in Education, 1960

Protocol Instituting a Conciliation and Good offices Commission to be Responsible for Seeking the settlement of any Disputes which may Arise between States Parties to the Convention against Discrimination in Educationn, 1962

Recommendation against Discrimination in Education, 1960

Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, 1966

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1974

 

SOCIAL & HUMAN SCIENCE
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, 1971

Protocol to amend the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, 1982

Recommendation on the Status of Scientific Researchers, 1974

 

LEGAL INSTRUMENTS
Convention concerning the Exchange of Official Publications and Government Documents between States, 1958

Convention concerning the International Exchange of Publications, 1958

Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, 1995

Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice, 1978

Declaration on the Responsibilities of the Present Generations Towards Future Generations, 1997

International Declaration on Human Genetic Data, 2003

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Library Statistics, 1970

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on the Public Financing of Cultural Activities, 1980

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on Science and Technology, 1978

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on Radio and Television, 1976

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics Relating to Book Production and Periodicals, 1964

Revised Recommendation concerning International Competitions in Architecture and Town Planning, 1978

Revised Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on the Production and Distribution of Books, Newspapers and Periodicals, 1985

Revised Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Educational Statistics, 1978

Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, 2005

Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights, 1997

 

CONVENTIONS
Agreement For Facilitating the International Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials of an Educational, Scientific and Cultural character with Protocol of Signature and model form of certificate provided for in Article IV of the above-mentioned Agreement, 1948

Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, with Annexes A to E and Protocol annexed, 1950

Convention against Discrimination in Education, 1960

Convention concerning the Exchange of Official Publications and Government Documents between States, 1958

Convention concerning the International Exchange of Publications, 1958

Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, 1972

Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict with Regulations for the Execution of the Convention, 1954

Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms, 1971

Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 2003

Convention on Technical and Vocational Education, 1989

Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, 1970

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, 2005

Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, 2001

Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region, 1997

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education in the States belonging to the Europe Region, 1979

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab States, 1978

Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab and European States Bordering on the Mediterranean, 1976

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, 1971

Convention relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite, 1974

Conventions and Agreements of Standard-Setting Nature adopted under the auspices of UNESCO solely or jointly with other International Organizations. Member states who sign or agree to abide by the convention are added to the list of state parties

International Convention against Doping in Sport, 2005

International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, 1961

Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties, with model bilateral agreement and additional, 1979

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States, 1981

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific, 1983

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1974

Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI, 1971

Universal Copyright Convention, with Appendix Declaration relating to Articles XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI, 1952

Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention concerning the application of that Convention to the works of stateless persons and refugees 1952

Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention concerning the application of that Convention to the works of certain international organizations 1952

Protocol 3 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention concerning the effective date of instruments of ratification or acceptance of or accession to that Convention 1952

Protocol Instituting a Conciliation and Good offices Commission to be Responsible for Seeking the settlement of any Disputes which may Arise between States Parties to the Convention against Discrimination in Education, 1962

Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific or Cultural Materials, with Annexes A to H, 1976

Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed conflict, 1954

Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, 1999


DECLARATIONS
Charter on the Preservation of Digital Heritage, 2003

Declaration of Guiding Principles on the Use of Satellite Broadcasting for the Free Flow of Information, the Spread of Education and Greater Cultural Exchange, 1972

Declaration of Principles of International Cultural Co-operation, 1966

Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, 1995

Declaration on Fundamental Principles concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening Peace and International Understanding, to the Promotion of Human Rights and to Countering Racialism, apartheid and incitement to war, 1978

Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice, 1978

Declaration on the Responsibilities of the Present Generations Towards Future Generations, 1997

International Charter of Physical Education and Sport 1978

International Declaration on Human Genetic Data, 2003

UNESCO Declaration concerning the Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage, 2003

UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, 2001

Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, 2005

Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights, 1997

 

RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation against Discrimination in Education, 1960

Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation and Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 1974

Recommendation concerning the International Exchange of Cultural Property, 1976

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Library Statistics, 1970

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on the Public Financing of Cultural Activities, 1980

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on Science and Technology, 1978

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on Radio and Television, 1976

Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics Relating to Book Production and Periodicals, 1964

Recommendation concerning the Most Effective Means of Rendering Museums Accessible to Everyone, 1960

Recommendation concerning the Preservation of Cultural Property Endangered by Public or Private works, 1968

Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace, 2003

Recommendation concerning the Protection, at National Level, of the Cultural and Natural Heritage, 1972

Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding and Contemporary Role of Historic Areas, 1976

Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding of Beauty and Character of Landscapes and Sites, 1962

Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel, 1997

Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, 1966

Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist, 1980

Recommendation for the Protection of Movable Cultural Property, 1978

Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images, 1980

Recommendation on International Principles Applicable to Archaeological Excavations, 1956

Recommendation on Participation by the People at Large in Cultural Life and their Contribution to It, 1976

Recommendation on the Development of Adult Education, 1976

Recommendation on the Legal Protection of Translators and Translations and the Practical Means to improve the Status of Translators, 1976

Recommendation on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Export, Import and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, 1964

Recommendation on the Recognition of Studies and Qualifications in Higher Education, 1993

Recommendation on the Safeguarding of Traditional Culture and Folklore, 1989

Recommendation on the Status of Scientific Researchers, 1974

Revised Recommendation concerning International Competitions in Architecture and Town Planning, 1978

Revised Recommendation concerning Technical and Vocational Education, 2001

Revised Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on the Production and Distribution of Books, Newspapers and Periodicals, 1985

Revised Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Educational Statistics, 1978