The U.S. State Department said it has renewed the charter of the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The commission advises the State Department on issues related to education, science, communications and culture; the formulation and implementation of U.S. policy toward UNESCO; and international cooperation at UNESCO, the State Department said in a recent release.
"The commission also serves as a focal point for UNESCO programs involving American citizens and assists in publicizing U.S. engagement with UNESCO," the release said.