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UNESCO Santiago

UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago and Office for UN Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean

About UNESCO Santiago

The UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago, established in 1963, has been a key player in regional cooperation, supporting Member States in improving their education systems and promoting education as a driver of development. Over time, it has expanded its scope to include science, culture, communication, and information, aligning with UNESCO’s global objectives. Additionally, as the national representation in Chile, it participates in the  Regional Collaborative Platform for Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to the building of fairer and more sustainable societies.

Highlights

The 2025 Arts Education Week in Chile is inspired by Gabriela Mistral
National Library of Chile receives equipment from UNESCO to preserve historic photographic archives
Teacher shortage: UNESCO calls on education authorities to a high-level meeting in Santiago
UNESCO mission visits the World Heritage Site Churches of Chiloé
Latin-American Laboratory for Assessment of the Quality of Education (LLECE)
Education Monitoring and Planning
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UNESCO Sites & Designations in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Creative Cities

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