75 years ago, UNESCO’s Constitution adopted

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In the United Nations Charter which came into effect 16 November 1945,  article 57 provided for the creation of a specialized agency in the fields of education and culture to be named United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. From 1 to 16 November 1945, a Conference to establish this Organization met in London and the Constitution of UNESCO is signed by 41 States. The Constitution will come into force on 4 November 1946 after ratification by 20 signatories.

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According to the website of the UNESCO