Global Race Research Initiative
During Jaime Torres Bodet's leadership UNESCO developed a programme gathering scientific expertise to challenge racist doctrines.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Jaime Torres Bodet Biography and Timeline
Follow Jaime Torres Bodet through 4 dated historical records for Mexico.
Jaime Torres Bodet, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1949–1952Years on this page
1949
1950
UNESCO Statement On Race
UNESCO published an influential statement rejecting claims that racial hierarchies had a scientific basis. The initiative formed part of the organisation's campaign against prejudice.
1951
International Copyright Negotiations
UNESCO's work towards a universal copyright agreement continued under Jaime Torres Bodet, preparing the ground for the convention adopted in 1952.
1952
Universal Copyright Convention Adopted
The Universal Copyright Convention was adopted in Geneva under UNESCO auspices to improve international copyright cooperation.
Records, sources and methodology
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