From 15 to 17 December 2014, in Paris was held an international conference of non-governmental organizations (NGO) partners of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is organized once in every two years. It represents an important moment in the collective cooperation and its main objective is to discuss the state of the interaction of the civil sector with UNESCO, as well as guidelines to assist the Organization in the implementation of its main objectives.
Ms. Bokova in the presidium of the conference Conference participants
The conference passed under the motto: “Again to fascinate the world with our development plan after 2015”. The main topics discussed from the participants were related to the involvement of NGOs in the development of quality education, the role of water for sustainable development – problems and solutions, cultural heritage and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions, as well as climate changes. Among the speakers were representatives of NGOs from different parts of the world, as well as Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Irina Bokova, Deputy General-Director in charge of education, culture and international relations, Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO, heads of the organization responsible for the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, education, science and youth.
Ms. Petya Zelenski, representative of Sozopol Foundation, participated in the international conference and presented the activities of the Foundation. Short video acquainted the participants with the international forum on topic “The role of youth for safeguarding of tangible and intangible cultural heritage” held in Sofia and Sozopol in late September, organized by the Foundation and passed under the auspices of UNESCO Director-General, the President of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Culture.
Ms. Petya Zelenski, representative of Sozopol Foundation at the conference Sozopol Foundation – the only NGO in Bulgaria with consultative status at UNESCO – was unanimously elected for a second two-year term as a member of NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee for Eastern Europe region.
International Conference discussed and adopted the new two-year working programme and a final resolution. New members and a new Chairman of the Liaison Committee were elected.