The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is one of the specialized agencies under the United Nations. Organization 1946 165438+ was established on14 October, and its headquarters is in Paris, France. Its purpose is to promote international cooperation in education, science and culture, so as to enhance mutual understanding among people of all countries and safeguard world peace. 2011165438+1On October 23rd, UNESCO officially accepted Palestine as the195th member state. At 22: 30 Beijing time1October 5, Hao Ping, Vice Minister of Education of China and Director of the National Commission for UNESCO of China, was officially elected as the only candidate for the conference for a term of two years. This is the first time that a representative of China has been elected Director-General of UNESCO since its establishment 68 years ago.