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UNESCO: Specialized agency of the United Nations
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It has 194 member states and 12 associate members, as well as partners in the non-governmental, intergovernmental and private sector. Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices and 199 national commissions.

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Moroccan women honour henna traditions as UNESCO grants cultural recognition [Video]

Moroccan women honour henna traditions as UNESCO grants cultural recognition

Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:35Published

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