"it is in minds of women and men that the defences of peace must be constructed." - UNESCO Constitution
JNC-UNESCO functions through a Secretariat headed by the Secretary General and a Commission under the Chairmanship of Hon Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport
JNC-UNESCO work towards the development of Jamaica through UNESCO
- Advise the Government of Jamaica on issues relevant to UNESCO’s objectives through active engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
- Supports UNESCO projects within the country
- Publicize UNESCO Participation Programme, grants and educational opportunities
- Collaborate with the UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean, located in Jamaica
While promoting the free flow of ideas and
advancing the mutual understanding of all people.