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Article 1 – Objectives and Functions
Section 1 – Objectives
The objectives of the World Federation shall be: 1. to further the ideals of UNESCO:
a. to promote international understanding and education, with a particular view to the effective exercise of human rights and the endogenous and sustainable development of all peoples;
b. to foster dialogue among nations and peoples with a particular view to advancing mutual understanding among the different cultures and civilizations of the world;
c. to promote the utilization of science and technology for peaceful purposes, for the welfare of humanity;
d. to promote in all societies the right of every person and every people to a cultural identity, with due regard for cultural diversity;
e. to ensure in the management of human activities the preservation of the natural environment for present and future generations;
2. to further the programmes, priorities and guidelines of UNESCO;
3. and, to that end, to strengthen and encourage the development of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations.
Section 2 – Functions
To achieve these objectives, the World Federation shall have the following functions:
a. to organize and support the coordinated and mutually supportive joint action of its members;
b. to assist in the establishment of national and regional Federations where none yet exist, on the basis of UNESCO’s definition of regions;
c. to lend support to national and regional Federations of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations, and to Clubs, Centres and Associations in countries where no national coordination structure exists;
d. to evaluate its member structures in liaison with the National Commissions and with UNESCO;
e. to promote the gender balance and the presence of youth in the organs of the Federation;
f. to improve the mechanisms for permanent linkages among national and regional Federations of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations throughout the world;
g. to foster cooperation between these Federations and the Associated Schools and other UNESCO networks;
h. to develop the circulation of information by helping to improve the preparation, collection, distribution and exchange of printed, audiovisual and digital materials;
i. to provide training for members of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations by all appropriate means;
j. to organize exchange programmes, workshops, symposia and seminars;
k. to establish international documentation centres for the use of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations;
l. to organize or facilitate fund-raising campaigns for financing its programmes;
m. to take any action directed towards the achievement of its aims.
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