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    Area of Science:

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    • International Law
    • Global Health Governance

    Background:

    • Established in 1993, the UNESCO Bioethics Programme has addressed key ethical challenges.
    • The program has produced international declarations on the human genome, genetic data, and bioethics.
    • UNESCO's role in global bioethics has faced scrutiny and debate regarding its authority and effectiveness.

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    • To evaluate the achievements and challenges of UNESCO's engagement in international bioethics.
    • To assess the impact of UNESCO's bioethics initiatives on global discourse and policy.

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    • UNESCO has adopted three major international declarations and developed extensive bioethics programs.
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