The election took place during the 18th General Assembly of State Parties to the WorldHeritageConvention held at the Unesco headquarters in Paris on Monday, November 7, 2011.
In Japan, during the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the UNESCOWorldHeritageConvention in Hiraizumi, I saw how culture and heritage help to heal the wounds of people affected by disaster.
"UNESCO has a special place, not only in our hearts but also in our minds, " she continued, referring to the valuable Work UNESCO does through the WorldHeritageConvention.