Paris, 29 August 2025. On this date, Cuba commemorates another anniversary of its accession to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which took place on 29 August 1947. Since then, the country has maintained an active and committed participation in the Organization’s programs and mechanisms, guided by the principles of multilateralism, cooperation, and the promotion of knowledge in support of sustainable development.
Over more than seven decades, Cuba has made significant contributions to UNESCO’s international efforts in the fields of inclusive education, the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage, the promotion of science and innovation, and the defense of cultural diversity. The country boasts several sites inscribed on the World Heritage List and a strong network of UNESCO Chairs, research centers, and cooperation projects aimed at fostering the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Within the Organization, Cuba continues to promote a humanistic vision of development based on social justice, equal opportunities, and universal access to knowledge. Its continued work reflects the Caribbean nation’s commitment to UNESCO’s founding ideals: building peace in the minds of men and women through education, science, culture, and communication.