This is what Audrey Azoulay, director general of the international organization, has been responsible for conveying: "As part of our commitment to education, culture and science, we have a key role in the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Paris 2024."

From the end of June to the beginning of September, UNESCO has invited both Parisians and all international visitors to enjoy two free exhibitions at the headquarters of the Games. Exhibitions that, in the words of Azoulay, will be "focused on Olympic values and the absolutely crucial role of sport in our societies."

Culture at the Games!

On view from 24 June to 8 September, in collaboration with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, this is an exhibition of 140 photographs that reflect the cultural diversity and values of sport.

All the images correspond to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games since 1924. 

Sport changes the rules of the game

This exhibition, which opens on 20 July and will remain open to the public until the same date as the other, 8 September, highlights the essential contribution of sport to peace, gender equality, inclusion, the fight against climate change and health.

This event will include testimonies from prominent sports figures who have contributed to the transformation of the modern world, in addition to overcoming barriers through commitment and effort.

On 20 July, a week before the openining of the Olympic Games, UNESCO is also planning to launch 'Around the World in a Day'. This is an event organised by Paris 2024, together with embassies of all countries and cultural institutes in the French capital, giving people the opportunity to explore the artistic offerings of different nations.

As if that were not enough, "Behind the Scenes of UNESCO - Special Olympics" will be available between 20 July and 8 September, an activity based on the offer of guided tours, available in several languages such as English, French or Spanish. Visitors will be able to admire the unique architecture of UNESCO's headquarters, as well as its massive collection of artistic works.

All these projects and initiatives will be part of the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad, which will feature an amalgam of multidisciplinary pastimes (performing arts, fashion, photography, dance and music) that will further illuminate the Ville Lumiére during the summer period.