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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

The UN agency for education, science and culture, which leads on the global education goal SDG 4.

Stands for
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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Organisations

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SDG 4 (Sustainable Development Goal 4) International
The UN goal to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning for all by 2030.

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