United States Mission to UNESCO

American film star Forest Whitaker to be named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

Whitaker has worked to promote peace through projects like "Better Angels", a documentary about child soldiers in Uganda. As Goodwill Ambassador, he will focus on promoting peace, reconciliation and empowerment among youths. 

L’acteur américain Forest Whitaker sera nommé Ambassadeur de bonne volonté de l’UNESCO

Forest Whitaker lutte pour la paix à travers des projets comme « Better Angels », documentaire sur les enfants soldats en Ouganda. En tant qu’Ambassadeur de Bonne Volonté, il va œuvrer à la promotion de la paix auprès de la jeunesse. 

Ambassador Killion Commemorates D-Day Anniversary

The Ambassador participated in ceremonies at the Normandy American Cemetery, the recently restored Pointe du Hoc, and Utah Beach, where he laid a wreath at the foot of the American WWII memorial alongside Senator John Kerry.  

Director-General Bokova Addresses American Club of Paris and American Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Killion had the honor of introducing the Director-General, who talked about some of UNESCO’s top priorities and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in furthering UNESCO’s objectives. 

Applications Now Being Accepted To Represent the U.S. at UNESCO Youth Forum

Are you interested in international affairs? Are you passionate about making the world a better place? Would you like to represent the United States at an international conference of the world's youth? If you answered yes, this opportunity may be for you! 

U.S. Permanent Delegation Expresses Its Condolences Following Events in China and Japan

Ambassador Killion celebrates the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day at UNESCO.

March 2011 - Ambassador Killion spoke at UNESCO Headquarters to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day.  

Fact Sheet: The 100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through International Exchanges

To mark the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs launched “Empowering Women & Girls through International Exchanges,” a year-long series of events bringing “100 Women” leaders from 92 countries to the United States. 

Ambassador Killion meets with UK National Commission for UNESCO

January 2011 - Ambassador Killion met in London with Professor John Morgan, Chair of the UK's National Commission for UNESCO, along with Deputy Chair, Tim Williams, to discuss UK National Commission activities and ways in which the U.S. and the UK might collaborate on UNESCO issues.