Through its mandate for education, culture and sciences, UNESCO is committed to playing its role in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. From the end of June to the beginning of September, Parisians and visitors from all over the world are invited to come here and enjoy two free exhibitions at our Organization's headquarters, focusing on the values of Olympism and the essential role of sport in our societies.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
'Cultures at the Games!' (24 June-8 September 2024)
In partnership with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, this exhibition presents 140 photographs exploring cultural diversity and the values of sport taken during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games since 1924.
'Sport Changes the Game' (20 July-8 September 2024)
The exhibition explores sport's essential contribution to our societies, in terms of peace-building, gender equality, inclusion, the fight against climate change and health. The exhibition features the testimonies of many sports figures who, through their commitment, have helped to change the world and overcome prejudice. The press preview is on Saturday 20 July, accreditation can be requested via the following link.
