Global presence

With a worldwide presence spanning field offices, specialized institutes, global networks, and internationally recognized lists and designations, UNESCO mobilizes expertise, partnerships, and knowledge to deliver concrete results in the service of people and communities. Together, these interconnected structures strengthen international cooperation and advance UNESCO's mission of building peace and promoting sustainable development.

Our Field offices

UNESCO has 53 field offices worldwide, which implement initiatives and programs in the service of people.

Our Institutes

UNESCO's Institutes translate knowledge into action by producing research and providing expertise that serve people and communities.

Our networks

UNESCO's networks serve as platforms for cooperation and innovation, bringing together diverse actors to support sustainable development and peace around the world.

Our lists and designations

UNESCO's lists and designations recognize sites, traditions, institutions, and individuals of outstanding value, fostering their protection and promoting sustainable development and peace for the benefit of present and future generations.

Our stories from the field

Talking walls

2 November 2026

Biennale of Luanda: UNESCO and American Schools of Angola renew partnership to promote arts and cultural education for young people

29 October 2026

Women Journalists are Agents of Change: Every Voice for Peace Counts

28 October 2026

South Sudan’s first dedicated Media and Information Literacy Centre is creating opportunities for young people to navigate the digital space responsibly

28 October 2026