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The Austrian Commission for UNESCO

The system of UNESCO’s National Commissions is unique within the framework of the United Nations, as it had already at its inception included the civic society into cooperation between member states. The National Commissions are anchored in UNESCO’s Constitution  (Article VII) and organised in line with the 1978 Charter of National Commissions for UNESCO. In their capacity of constitutional parties, the National Commissions are the national representative of UNESCO in each member state, while at the same time representing that member state vis-à-vis UNESCO in the areas provided for by UNESCO.

The Austrian Commission for UNESCO is the national coordinator and liaison office for all areas in which UNESCO is active in Austria.
It provides consulting on UNESCO matters to the federal government, state governments and other competent authorities, contributes to the implementation of UNESCO programmes in Austria, informs the public of UNESCO’s work and liaises between institutions, specialist organisations and experts on the one hand and UNESCO on the other. It ensures that UNESCO remains a presence in Austria and represents UNESCO in Austria as the holder of the copyright to its name and logo.

The Austrian Commission for UNESCO is financed by an annual membership contribution paid by the Federal Ministry for Education, the Arts and Culture which covers expenditure on infrastructure, staff and educational activities.

Contact
Austrian Commission for UNESCO
Universitätsstrasse 5/4^th floor/12
1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 / (0)1 / 526 13 01
Fax: +43 / (0)1 / 526 13 01/20
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www.unesco.at