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– Who should lead UNESCO? Over 170 NGOs weigh in ahead of elections (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News October 3, 2017

Non-governmental organizations around the world have signed on to a letter calling on the UNESCO Executive Board to take into consideration a strong commitment to freedom of expression in nominating a new Director General in the upcoming elections.
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