26K views · 230 reactions | Transforming lives through education. That’s what UNESCO has been doing since 1945. Let’s take you on a visual journey of our work in education around the world for over 70 years: https://on.unesco.org/EDhistory #EducationTransformsLives #ThrowBackThursday | UNESCO | Facebook

UNESCO’s mission remains as urgent as ever: to build peace through dialogue, knowledge and international cooperation. From advancing scientific collaboration and safeguarding cultural heritage to shaping global standards in education, ethics and technology, UNESCO has worked for 80 years with its Member States to address the defining challenges of our time. We support governments in strengthening their education systems, protect cultural and natural treasures at risk, promote freedom of expressi