The first part of 2007 has been particularly productive for the United States and its involvement with UNESCO. As you will see, the articles in this issue clearly demonstrate the high level of participation in two of our priorities - literacy and water. In addition, we are pleased to see the progress of the development of the U.S. World Heritage Candidate List, the success of the L'Oreal Women in Science Awards Program, and the honoring of the 200th anniversary of the end of the transatlantic slave route. Finally, enjoy the article about "A Celebration of Jazz", a well-attended event that took place immediately prior to the Executive Board, and hosted by our Mission. Here in Washington, the attention of the Commission Secretariat is now focused on preparations for our upcoming 3rd Annual Meeting, to be held May 21-22, in Washington DC. The theme of the meeting is "UNESCO as Capacity Builder: Pursuing its Mandate through Education, the Sciences, Culture, and Communications".
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Volume 3, Issue 1, January/February/March/April 2007
Volume 3, Issue 1, January/February/March/April 2007
Contents
- Overview from the Executive Director
- First Lady Laura Bush Hosts Roundtable on Literacy and Teacher Training at UNESCO
- UNESCO Middle East Regional Literacy Conference in Qatar a Success
- International Webchat Celebrates Education For All Week
- 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Route Exhibit Opens at UN
- U.S. Mission to UNESCO Hosts Jazz Music Cultural Event at UNESCO
- U.S. National Parks Service Receives Submissions for UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
- U.S. National Committee for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission conducts first meeting
- L'Oreal For Women in Science Awarded to American; 2007 International Fellowship opens
- UNESCO Job Vacancies