United States ratifies International Convention against Doping in Sport

On 4 August, President George Bush signed the instrument of ratification of UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport, following its approval on 22 July by the US Senate. More than 90 countries have now ratified the Convention.

• Read the UNESCO news report.
• Read the Statement by the President

Latin America and the Caribbean: diversity, creativity and dialog

Latin America "resonates with varied forms of creativity, which constitutes what is perhaps its most common characteristic. In this way, this region has given rise to the notion of a culture rooted in diversity and renewal." Check out this material about UNESCO's Culture Program activities in the region:

Culture activities:
A regional point of vue
World Heritage List:
118 outstanding sites in 25 countries
The Garifuna Language, dance and music:
Common traditions in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
Inspira Project (in Spanish):
An on-line regional course on Art Education
The Slave Route:
Places of Memory in the Caribbean
The CERLALC (in Spanish):
A regional centre promoting book publishing