Palestine Joins UNESCO as a Full Member
Read about this historic vote:
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=434066
Watch the vote, especially the end when the room erupts in jubilation: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2011/oct/31/palestine-unesco-membership-video
Watch the statement by UNESCO’s Director-General Irina Bokova, (English Statement starts at 2:39), who says she fears the U.S. will now withdraw support from UNESCO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms58YVsFSdQ
Contact your Member of Congress and the White House to say you support UNESCO’s decision and wish U.S. Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador David T. Killion, had not voted against Palestinian membership. America should continue to support UNESCO’s vital work.
