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Recommendation on Education for Peace and Human Rights, International Understanding, Cooperation, Fundamental Freedoms, Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development20 November 2023Paris, France
Revised Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab States2 February 2022Paris, France
Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education25 November 2019Paris, France
Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean13 July 2019Buenos Aires, Argentina
Recommendation concerning the preservation of, and access to, documentary heritage including in digital form17 November 2015Paris, France
International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport17 November 2015Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the protection and promotion of museums and collections, their diversity and their role in society17 November 2015Paris, France
Recommendation concerning technical and vocational education and training (TVET)13 November 2015Paris, France
Revised Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in African States12 December 2014Addis-Abeba, Ethiopia
Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education26 November 2011Tokyo, Japan
Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape, including a glossary of definitions10 November 2011Paris, France
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions20 October 2005Paris, France
UNESCO Declaration concerning the Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage17 October 2003Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace15 October 2003Paris, France
Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict26 March 1999The Hague, Netherlands
Declaration on the Responsibilities of the Present Generations Towards Future Generations12 November 1997Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel11 November 1997Paris, France
Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region11 April 1997Lisbon, Portugal
Recommendation on the Recognition of Studies and Qualifications in Higher Education13 November 1993Paris, France
Protocol to amend articles 6 and 7 of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat.28 May 1987Regina, Canada
Revised Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on the Production and Distribution of Books, Newspapers and Periodicals1 November 1985Sofia, Bulgaria
Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas, and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific16 December 1983Bangkok, Thailand
Protocol to amend the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat3 December 1982Paris, France
Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States5 December 1981Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on the Public Financing of Cultural Activities27 October 1980Belgrade, Serbia
Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education in the States belonging to the Europe Region21 December 1979Paris, France
Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties, with model bilateral agreement and additional Protocol13 December 1979Madrid, Spain
Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab States22 December 1978Paris, France
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 War28 November 1978Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on Science and Technology27 November 1978Paris, France
Revised Recommendation concerning International Competitions in Architecture and Town Planning27 November 1978Paris, France
Revised Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Educational Statistics27 November 1978Paris, France
International Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in the Arab and European States bordering on the Mediterranean17 December 1976Nice, France
Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, with Annexes A to H26 November 1976Nairobi, Kenya
Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding and Contemporary Role of Historic Areas26 November 1976Nairobi, Kenya
Recommendation concerning the International Exchange of Cultural Property26 November 1976Nairobi, Kenya
Recommendation on Participation by the People at Large in Cultural Life and their Contribution to It26 November 1976Nairobi, Kenya
Recommendation on the Legal Protection of Translators and Translations and the Practical Means to improve the Status of Translators22 November 1976Nairobi, Kenya
Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics on Radio and Television22 November 1976Nairobi, Kenya
Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean19 July 1974Mexico City, Mexico
Convention relating to the Distribution of Programme-Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite21 May 1974Brussels, Belgium
Recommendation concerning the Protection, at National Level, of the Cultural and Natural Heritage16 November 1972Paris, France
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage16 November 1972Paris, France
Declaration of Guiding Principles on the Use of Satellite Broadcasting for the Free Flow of Information, the Spread of Education and Greater Cultural Exchange15 November 1972Paris, France
Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms29 October 1971Geneva, Switzerland
Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to works of certain international organizations24 July 1971Paris, France
Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971 concerning the application of that Convention to the work of stateless persons and refugees24 July 1971Paris, France
Universal Copyright Convention as revised on 24 July 1971, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI24 July 1971Paris, France
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat.2 February 1971Ramsar, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.14 November 1970Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Library Statistics13 November 1970Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the Preservation of Cultural Property Endangered by Public or Private Works19 November 1968Paris, France
Recommendation on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Export, Import and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property19 November 1964Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the International Standardization of Statistics Relating to Book Production and Periodicals19 November 1964Paris, France
Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding of Beauty and Character of Landscapes and Sites11 December 1962Paris, France
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 Education10 December 1962Paris, France
International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations26 October 1961Rome, Italy
Recommendation concerning the Most Effective Means of Rendering Museums Accessible to Everyone14 December 1960Paris, France
Convention concerning the Exchange of Official Publications and Government Documents between States3 December 1958Paris, France
Recommendation on International Principles Applicable to Archaeological Excavations5 December 1956New Delhi, India
Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict14 May 1954The Hague, Netherlands
Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict with Regulations for the Execution of the Convention14 May 1954The Hague, Netherlands
Protocol 3 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention concerning the effective date of instruments of ratification or acceptance of or accession to that Convention6 September 1952Geneva, Switzerland
Protocol 1 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention concerning the application of that Convention to the works of stateless persons and refugees6 September 1952Geneva, Switzerland
Protocol 2 annexed to the Universal Copyright Convention concerning the application of that Convention to the works of certain international organizations6 September 1952Geneva, Switzerland
Universal Copyright Convention, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI6 September 1952Geneva, Switzerland
Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, with Annexes A to E and Protocol annexed.17 June 1950Florence, Italy
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 IV10 December 1948Beyrouth, Lebanon