UNESCO Chair on indigenous cultural heritage and sustainable development is established for studies and research on indigenous language and knowledge systems that will be a significant contribution to the endeavours of cultural conservation of indigenous communities essential for world’s cultural heritage..
It was amazing to be invited to join the NGO-UNESCO Convention (Liaison Committee) on Youth and Advocacy representing SAF Nepal. There were more than 60 youths from all around the world coming together for a single cause that is the successful 75th anniversary of UNESCO
Mr Eric Falt , Director, UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office, which covers Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. presenting the book” Incredible Treasures, UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India to H.E Vishal V. Sharma, Permanent Delegate and Ambassador of India to UNESCO and Mrs France Marquet, Trustee Madanjeet Singh Foundation, representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO....
South Asia Foundation fondly remembers the visionary, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh, author, diplomat, painter, photographer and philanthropist who dedicated his life to the principle of regional cooperation among the countries of South Asia. He is the first Indian in the history of UNESCO to be nominated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. The South Asia Foundation pays tribute to the memory of its Founder and dedicates itself to achieving his vision for the Region.
In the 167 countries where they are currently listed, UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites are landmarks of outstanding historical, cultural and natural significance. Enlisted under the international Convention Concerning the Protection of World Natural and Cultural Heritage (1972), they are beacons of universal value and assets for the whole of humanity.