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The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters

The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage ...
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Ukraine: UNESCO steps up support for the World Heritage site in Odesa amid escalating damage

Furthermore, UNESCO is facilitating urgent repair and rehabilitation works at key cultural landmarks in Odesa, with contributions from Italy and Japan. Beneficiary sites include the Odesa House of ...

U.S. pulls out of UNESCO. Did you know these places in California are recognized by it?

Several places in Los Angeles and further north in California are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here's what that means.

Trump withdraws United States from UNESCO. How will it affect Newark's Octagon Earthworks?

The Trump administration announced the U.S. will withdraw from UNESCO, which in 2023 added Newark's Octagon Earthworks to its ...
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US to pull out of UNESCO as 'not in the national interest'

The United States will withdraw from UNESCO by the end of 2026, Washington said on Tuesday, just two years after rejoining ...

Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship

UNESCO's founding treaty is signed and its constitution is adopted in London, saying it intends to advance "international ...
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World Heritage List grows

UNESCO has added 26 new locations to its World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,248 sites recognized globally for their ...
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UNESCO World Heritage: 42 new sites inscribed

UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee concluded on Monday 25 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year, the Committee inscribed 42 new sites and ...