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FrequentlyAsked QuestionsaboutUNESCO Clubs,Centres andAssociationsSector for External Relationsand CooperationDivision of Relations with NationalCommissions and New PartnershipsSection for UNESCO Clubsand New Partnerships

Wars begin“ Sincein the minds of Men,it is in the minds of Menthat the defences of Peacemust be constructed.(Preamble of the UNESCO Constitution)”For use by the information media. This is not an official document. Reproduction should beauthorized and should carry the mention Edited and published by the Division of Relations withNational Commissions and New Partnerships, UNESCO.Composed and printed in the workshops of UNESCO UNESCO 2003Printed in France

WHAT IS UNESCO?UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was establishedon 16 November 1945. It has its headquarters in Paris, France and has 55 Field Offices worldwide.As of August 2003, there are 189 Member States, and 6 Associate Members.address Internet : http://www.unesco.org1. What are UNESCO Clubs, Centres, Associations? UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations* are groups of people of all ages, from all walks oflife, and from all over the world, who share a firm belief in the ideals of UNESCO as spelled outin its Constitution and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Most are grouped in regional and international networks and are involved in global issues thataffect local situations. The Clubs' actions are based on sharing, solidarity and exchange, withprojects in all of UNESCO's priority areas and reflecting national policy objectives.2. When was the first UNESCO Club founded?How many Clubs are there now? The UNESCO Clubs movement grew up spontaneously following the creation of UNESCO –a popular movment for world peace to support a new Organization and a symbol of the enthusiasm and idealism of its founders.The first UNESCO Club was set up in Japan – in Sendai-City on 19 July 1947, even before thiscountry became a member of UNESCO. In November 1949, Mr. Jaime Terres-Bodet, then Director-General of UNESCO, launched anappeal for the creation of UNESCO Clubs in secondary schools and universities. Followingthat appeal, the UNESCO Clubs movement gradually spread throughout the world. In 2001,there were more than 5,000 clubs* in more than 120 countries.*The term UNESCO Club is the one most frequently used, although several countries choose to call themUNESCO associations, centres, circles, or friends of UNESCO. They all refer to the same type of entity.

3. What is the relationshipbetween UNESCO Clubsand UNESCO? Although UNESCO allows itsname to be used by theClubs, there is no official linkbetween the Organizationand these associations,which are the responsibility ofthe National Commission forUNESCO in their country. The National Commissionsprovide a link between eachMember State and UNESCO and act in an advisory, executive and information capacity to theirown governments and to UNESCO. UNESCO's rule has always been to respect the Clubs' freedom. It therefore refuses to becomeunduly involved in their establishment and development. It does, however, try to help them byproviding intellectual, material or financial assistance, as appropriate.4. What are the aims of UNESCO Clubs? The aims of UNESCO Clubs are those of the Organization itself, as proclaimed in itsConstitution: "to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among thenations through education, science and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which areaffirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion,by the Charter of the United Nations."5. What are the main functions of UNESCO Clubs? UNESCO Clubs have three main functions: training, dissemination of information and action.Action is the essential condition for the existence of a UNESCO Club – the other functions donot take on their full value unless they lead to action.6. What is the structure of a UNESCO Club? Originally, Clubs were mainly for young people;nowadays, adult and mixed Clubs (which bringtogether young people and adults) are becomingmuch more frequent. A major feature of the Clubmovement is the great flexibility of its structures. National Commissions have encouraged the creationof National Federations, which co-ordinate the workof individual Clubs, propose common activities andguidelines for Clubs in the same country, providethem with documentation and encourage contactswith Clubs and similar bodies abroad.

7. What kind of activities are organized by UNESCOClubs? The following list gives a few examples of activities carried outby UNESCO Clubs. While the activities are varied, depending on, among other things, the age and interests of the Club'smembers, the environment in which it is located, its financialresources and means of action, they all share two commoncharacteristics – their non-profit-making nature and theirfidelity to the spirit of UNESCO. Study of basic documents:Constitution of UNESCO, the Charter of the UnitedNations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, etc. Participation in the International Years proclaimed by theUnited Nations General Assembly and UNESCO Promotion of literacy, environmental conservation, preservation of cultural heritage Organization of work and study camps Production of periodical newsletters or information documents Translation and/or adaptation into national and local languages of basic texts anddocuments of UNESCO and the United Nations8. What is the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres andAssociations (WFUCA)? What is its role? The First World Congress of UNESCO Clubs met at UNESCO Headquarters in April 1978and unanimously adopted the principle of establishing a World Federation of UNESCO Clubs,Centres and Associations (WFUCA). The Federation was officially founded in July 1981, and its General Secretariat is located inParis, France. Its Executive Board has a President and ten members, two for each geographical region defined by UNESCO. The Federation provides general co-ordination services andencourages active co-operation among National Federations through interregional and subregional programmes.

World Federation of UNESCO Clubs,Centres and Associations (WFUCA)1, rue Miollis75732 Paris Cedex 15 FranceTel.: (33-1) 45.68.48.19Fax: (33-1) 42.73.05.21E-mail: fmacu@unesco.org9. I would like to participate in the UNESCOClub movement in my country.What should I do? The first step is to contact the National Commissionfor UNESCO or the National Federation in yourcountry to see if any Clubs already exist and to find out about their activities. If no UNESCO Clubexists, the National Commission will give you the information you need to help set one up. In principal and for a better management, each Club should be affilated to the NationalFederation or coordinating body and be known to the National Commission for UNESCO oftheir respective country.10. Who is responsible for UNESCO Clubs in the UNESCO Secretariat? The Division of Relations with National Commissions and New Partnerships (ERC/NCP),Sector for External Relations and Co-operation, is responsible for the relations with the WorldFederation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA) and its memberFederations. For further information please contact:Section for UNESCO Clubs andNew Partnerships (ERC/NCP/PTS)Tel.: (33-1) 45.68.18.80/ 45. 68. 15.81Fax: (33-1) 45.68.55.40E-mail: s/clubs The following documents are available fromthe UNESCO Secretariat: UNESCO Clubs Manual ( end 2003), International Directory of UNESCO Clubs,Centres and Associations, Directory of National Commissionsfor UNESCO Brochure Partnership with UNESCO Clubs,Centres and Associations, Frequently Asked Questions about UNESCOClubs, Centres and Associations.

GLOBAL VIEWOF THE UNESCO CLUBS’ MOVEMENTWFUCA / FMACUWorld Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and AssociationsWORLD CONGRESSExecutive Board:1 President, 5 Vice-Presidentsand 5 Members for 5 regions,AfricanConfederationofUNESCO Clubs(CACU)1 President1 SecretaryGeneralLATINAMERICAAND THECARIBBEANARABSTATESNot yetestablishedNot yetestablishedSecretariatTreasurerAsianFederation ofUNESCO ClubsandAssociations(AFUCA)1 President1 SecretaryGeneralRegional coordinating bodiesNational CommissionsNational FederationPresidentResponsible for UNESCOAssociations, Centresand Clubs within theNational CommissionsNational coordinating bodiesAssociations, Centres, ClubsEuropeanFederation ofUNESCOClubs, CentresandAssociations(FEACU)1 President1 SecretaryGeneral

UNESCO7, Place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP (France)Tel: (33.1) 45.68.18.67 - Fax: (33.1) 45.68.55.40E-mail: clubs@unesco.org - Internet: www.unesco.org/communities/clubs

that appeal, the UNESCO Clubs movement gradually spread throughout the world. In 2001, there were more than 5,000 clubs* in more than 120 countries. *The term UNESCO Club is the one most frequently used, although several countries choose to call them UNESCO associations, centres, circles, or friends of UNESCO. They all refer to the same type of .

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