Creative Commons Becomes an Official UNESCO NGO Partner

canopic jug writes:

The Creative Commons has become an unofficial UNESCO NGO partner. UNESCO is the part of UN which advances international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication.

This new, formal status is an important recognition of the synergies between our two organizations and of our shared commitment to openness as a means to benefit everyone worldwide. As an official NGO partner, Creative Commons (CC) will now have the opportunity to contribute to UNESCO's program and to interact with other official partner NGOs with common goals. In particular, we look forward to:

• Participating in UNESCO meetings and consultations on various subjects core to CC's mission. This will give us a seat at the table to advocate for the communities we serve and share our expertise on openness, the commons, and access to knowledge.
• Participating in UNESCO's governing bodiesin an observer capacity. This will enable us to deliver official statements on matters within our sphere of expertise and contribute to determining UNESCO's policies and main lines of work, including its programs and budget.
• Taking part in consultations about UNESCO's strategy and program and being involved in UNESCO's programming cycle. This will give us opportunities to communicate our views and suggestions on proposals by the Director-General.

Previously:
(2022) New UNESCO Flagship Report Calls for Reinventing Education

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