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 | | The Grand Duchy is an ardent supporter of the objectives of this international organisation, particularly the defence of human rights, parliamentary democracy, the signature of agreements on a continental scale, harmonisation of legal and social practices within Europe and promoting the development of the European identity based on cultural diversity. |
 | | The priorities of the Luxembourg Presidency were aimed particularly at the gradual implementation of a Europe united around the same values, the guarantee of a common European area of law and respect for human rights and the continual reinforcement of cooperation with other organisations and institutions. |
 | | On 27 October 1947, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg became a member of UNESCO, one of the main UN agencies, which was established on 16 November 1945 with the aim of promoting peace through education, science, culture and communication. |
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