- Mission [1]
- The U.S. National Commission for UNESCO is a Federal Advisory Committee housed within the Department of State, which is charged
with providing advice to the U.S. Government regarding its activities as a Member State of UNESCO (the United Nations Educational,
Scientific, and Cultural Organization). The Commission is composed of no more than 100 Americans representing NGOs, Federal
Government, State/Local Government. There are also several members who serve At-Large. Commissioners are appointed by the
Secretary of State to terms of 3 years, and are limited to two consecutive terms.While the Commission meets in person or by
conference call once every couple of months, most Commission activity is conducted asynchronously (by email) and leverages
members of the Commission for their leadership, special expertise, and ability to form a network. For example, staff within
the State Department Bureau of International Affairs might consult with specific Commissioners for their expert knowledge
in a specific area. Partnership initiatives relating to UNESCO or UNESCO’s areas of focus often precipitate out of the Commission
organically. The Commission also plays a role in circulating and administrating special opportunities (jobs, fellowships,
awards) available to Americans through our membership in UNESCO.
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