History & Civics
Answer
UNESCO was established with the objective of contributing to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication. This is undertaken to further respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights for all human beings.
The headquarters of the UNESCO are in Paris.
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(c) Mention any two functions of the UNICEF.
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