Celebrating UNESCO's 75th Birthday

As UNESCO celebrates its 75th birthday, three exceptional New Zealanders share their UNESCO stories, outlining the impact that UNESCO has had on their lives, as well as on Aotearoa New Zealand as a whole.

Watch their Stories

Hear from:

  • Sam Johnson, founder of the Student Volunteer Army.
  • Ashlee Peacock, former Chair, UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leaders.
  • Elizabeth Rose, former Secretary General of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO.
UNESCO headquarters Paris

Celebrating 75 years

The story of UNESCO and the NZ National Commission

Learn more about the history of UNESCO and the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO.
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