[wanabidii] Press Releases: The United States' Reelection to the UNESCO Executive Board

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: The United States' Reelection to the UNESCO Executive Board 11/11/2015 12:05 PM EST The United States' Reelection to the UNESCO Executive Board Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 11, 2015 I am very pleased the United States has been reelected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). As I remarked during my visit to UNESCO last month, we believe that the organization’s mission to “build peace in the minds of men and women” is as important today as it was 70 years ago, when UNESCO was founded. As other countries’ representatives underscored with me in Paris, U.S. leadership is essential if the organization is to successfully carry out its mission. I am determined to restore U.S. funding to UNESCO, and hopeful that Congress will act to provide the Administration the authority needed to waive the current legislative restrictions that prohibit U.S. contributions to the organization. To our partners in UNESCO, the United States pledges to continue to work closely with you to address the urgent challenges we all face, including countering violent extremism, expanding educational opportunities for women and girls, stimulating groundbreaking scientific research, protecting and preserving the world’s cultural heritage, conserving ocean health, and promoting freedom of the press and protection of journalists. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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