UNESCO celebrates its 68th anniversary this month as member states decide on its future role. Some key facts about UNESCO include that Irina Bokova was the first female director-general, it was founded in London in 1945 and moved its headquarters to Paris in 1946, and in 2012 voluntary contributions surpassed regular contributions from member states for the first time in many years. UNESCO also maintains partnerships with hundreds of NGOs and foundations, has designated nearly 1,000 world heritage sites around the world, and offers over 20 awards recognizing achievements in its fields.