The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established on November 16, 1945 and its Headquarters is located in Paris, France. The organization has 67 offices and units located in various parts of the world.
The University of Management TISBI plays a unique role in this global mission, combining three branches of UNESCO: Network of UNESCO Associated schools (ASU), the International UNESCO Chair, and the UNESCO-UNEVOC Center.
Nella Pruss is the national coordinator of the ASU in Russia, and Head of the UNESCO International chair is the president of the University of Management TISBI.
Such a variety of directions opens up unlimited opportunities for students and teachers to realize their own ideas and participate in international projects. These are not just educational initiatives, but also real chances to change the world around us, making it safer and more culturally enriched
The UNESCO Charter was adopted at London Conference in November 1945 and entered into force on November 4, 1946 after the deposition of acts of acceptance by 20 signatory states. Currently UNESCO has 195 member states.
The main aim of UNESCO is to contribute to the strengthening of peace and security by enhancing the cooperation of people in the fields of education, science and culture. Its members strive to ensure universal respect for justice, the rule of law and human rights, as well as the fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the United Nations Charter, inherent to all human beings, without distinction as to race, gender, language, religion.
In order to fulfill its mandate, UNESCO has five main functions: