Abbreviation of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations agency for education, science and culture around the world. It promotes peace and progress through the incentive of the education, knowledge and communication in all countries, with preference for those most in need. Unesco was founded in 1945 these countries: France, Mexico, Lebanon, China, Egypt, New Zealand, Brazil, United Kingdom, Canada, Czechoslovakia and Norway. Currently members and 8 associate members 195 States. It is headquartered in Paris.