Pictured, from right: Ambassador Sire Dione Conde, president, UNESCO Center for Peace, New York Chapter; Guy Djoken, president, U.S. Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations; Cordell Cleare, chief of staff, state Sen. Bill Perkins; Perkins (66132)

After opening the UNESCO 34th annual International Conference at the United Nations, Conference Chair state Sen. Bill Perkins held the closing ceremony at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in Harlem.