Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO Calls for Urgent Global Action to Safeguard Peace and Humanity’s Shared Heritage
| Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, has expressed deep concern over the recent attacks by the Israeli regime and the United States on Iranian territory in a letter addressed to the Secretaries-General of the National Commissions of UNESCO Member States. He has called on the National Commissions to play an effective role in promoting peace, safeguarding humanity’s shared heritage, and upholding international law through the activation of science and cultural diplomacy. |
Following the recent military aggression against civilian and cultural areas in Iran, Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, stated in an official letter addressed to the Secretaries-General of UNESCO’s National Commissions that these attacks constitute a clear violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law. Referring to the damage inflicted on educational and medical facilities and historical monuments, including Golestan Palace, he stressed the urgent need for action to protect cultural and human heritage.
In his letter, Dr. Fartousi recalled that UNESCO has a significant responsibility to promote peace through international cooperation; a responsibility that is essential not only in the current crisis but also for future generations. He also emphasized the role of UNESCO’s National Commissions in activating science and cultural diplomacy to strengthen stability, foster understanding among nations, and ensure lasting peace in the region and around the world.
In closing, the Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO called on all National Commissions of Member States to draw on the potential of science and cultural diplomacy and take steps to advance dialogue and constructive cooperation in support of peace and the preservation of humanity’s shared heritage.
