United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
"Today, UNESCO functions as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. The Organization also serves as a clearinghouse – for the dissemination and sharing of information and knowledge – while helping Member States to build their human and institutional capacities in diverse fields. In short, UNESCO promotes international co-operation among its 191 [as of March 2005] Member States and six Associate Members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication."
