UNESCO New Delhi Office

UNESCO New Delhi Office The vision of UNESCO New Delhi Office is to contribute to building peaceful, democratic, sustainable and inclusive societies in South Asia sub-region.
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UNESCO New Delhi Office, the Organization's first decentralized Office in Asia was established in 1948. As part of UNESCO's decentralization policy, UNESCO New Delhi is presently designated as a Cluster Office mandated to cover six countries of South Asia -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

27/04/2026

Ending violence in and through education starts with collective action.
The Ministry of Education, Maldives, in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, convened a national workshop bringing together policymakers, educators and experts to strengthen national responses to school violence and bullying.
Building on strong policy foundations, participants identified priority actions to enhance teacher capacity, promote digital safety, strengthen monitoring systems and deepen community engagement.
The workshop presented findings from a participatory education sector assessment and contributes to UNESCO’s broader global efforts to support countries in preventing violence and fostering safe, inclusive learning environments for every learner.

UNESCO establishes a Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SS...
26/04/2026

UNESCO establishes a Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU).

Announced at the 2nd International Conference on Women Leading the Future of Work, the initiative brings together policymakers, academia, and industry to accelerate women’s pathways from education to leadership, entrepreneurship, and jobs—especially in the digital and green economies.

More here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-and-symbiosis-champion-women-lead-digital-and-green-transitions-india-and-beyond

25/04/2026

Safeguarding heritage begins when young people connect with it, take pride in it, and renew it for the future.
Through the World Heritage, Sustainable Development and Local Communities project, UNESCO is engaging children and youth in Taj Ganj to strengthen connections with local culture and craftsmanship linked to the Taj Mahal.
So far:
• 10 heritage walks have engaged 223 children from artisan families
• A bilingual children’s colouring book on local monuments and crafts has reached 500 young learners
• A DIY cultural kit introduces children to the living heritage of their neighbourhood

By nurturing curiosity, pride, and cultural awareness, the initiative is helping inspire a new generation to value – and sustain – living heritage.

📢 Calling all champions of !This is your chance to become a UNESCO International Prizes laureate! The deadline is 1st...
24/04/2026

📢 Calling all champions of !

This is your chance to become a UNESCO International Prizes laureate! The deadline is 1st of June 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Literacy for people, prosperity and the planet’’.

UNESCO International Literacy Prizes

23/04/2026

Can heritage evolve without losing authenticity?
A detailed scoping study conducted under the World Heritage, Sustainable Development and Local Communities project found that stone inlay products in Taj Ganj largely cater to a narrow tourist market, with limited product diversity and innovation opportunities for artisans.
Building on these findings, UNESCO is supporting design diversification and product innovation. Artisans are now exploring new product categories - from home décor and jewellery to contemporary everyday objects - reinterpreting heritage motifs for modern markets.
The objective is clear: not to replace age-old craft, but to help heritage evolve with dignity and economic relevance.

How should courts respond when enters the courtroom, the registry and the wider justice system? The AI, Justice, and t...
23/04/2026

How should courts respond when enters the courtroom, the registry and the wider justice system?

The AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law Course from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in partnership with UNESCO, Blavatnik School of Government and the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, supports judges and judicial professionals to assess AI through a human rights lens.

Explore fairness, transparency, accountability, access to justice and women’s rights in the age of AI. 🌍 Enrol for free: https://oxsbs.link/unesco-aij

The course is made possible thanks to the generous support of the

UNESCO-designated sites form a global network of living landscapes where nature and communities have evolved together ov...
22/04/2026

UNESCO-designated sites form a global network of living landscapes where nature and communities have evolved together over millennia. Together, they cover more than 13 million km², an area larger than China and India combined.

On , we are reminded of their vital role in protecting biodiversity and supporting people and livelihoods.

From sites to and , these places deliver both and .

More insights in our latest report, “People and nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions”: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/people-and-nature-unesco-designated-sites-global-and-local-contributions

22/04/2026

Behind these figures lies a deeper reality.

UNESCO-designated sites are not only places of beauty — they are essential to climate stability, biodiversity and the wellbeing of millions of people.

But they are under growing pressure.

Discover the full story in the new report People and Nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions — and why protecting these places matters now more than ever.

🔗 Read the report: https://unes.co/2hz0xz

New findings reveal the true global value of UNESCO-designated sites, and what we risk losing if they are not prioritise...
21/04/2026

New findings reveal the true global value of UNESCO-designated sites, and what we risk losing if they are not prioritised.

The report, “People and nature in UNESCO-designated sites: Global and local contributions”, is a call to scale ambition. It highlights how these sites act as strategic assets in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss, while sustaining ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods around the world.

The message is clear: investing in their protection today means safeguarding our future.

Swipe to explore.

Access the report here: People and Nature

17/04/2026

Living heritage is stepping into the digital marketplace.

In Taj Ganj, 89% of artisans use mobile phones, yet only 14% currently sell their products online, highlighting a major gap between skill and market access.

Through the World Heritage, Sustainable Development and Local Communities project, UNESCO is supporting the marble inlay artisans in Taj Ganj to transition from traditional craftsmen to independent entrepreneurs.

So far, 51 artisans have participated in entrepreneurship orientation workshops covering digital storytelling, pricing, financial literacy, online selling, and customer engagement, while 26 artisans have expressed interest in a structured 90-day business training programme.

These efforts are intended to lay the foundation for sustaining heritage-based livelihoods, recognising that long-term change requires continued collaboration among artisans, institutions, markets, and public stakeholders. The project seeks to open pathways, build confidence, and sow the seeds for future opportunities, encouraging a collective ecosystem where heritage skills can adapt, remain relevant, and thrive in evolving markets.

The project launched in April 2025 in Agra, funded by the Korean Funds-in-Trust, is helping reposition these artisans as active cultural players, and enabling market access, digital innovation, and social protection, to create an environment where this craft can thrive as part of Agra’s living heritage.

16/04/2026

Social protection is a critical- yet often invisible - part of safeguarding heritage livelihoods.

A baseline survey in Taj Ganj revealed that while most Parchin Kari artisans possess basic identity documents, only 22% hold Artisan Cards and just 18% have insurance coverage, limiting access to welfare schemes and financial security.

Through the World Heritage, Sustainable Development and Local Communities project, UNESCO is working to close this gap by linking artisans and their families to social protection and skill development opportunities around the Taj Mahal.

So far, 30 government welfare camps have been organised, benefiting over 150 artisans and family members, with 179 social welfare documents facilitated, while more than 200 artisans are being engaged through training initiatives.

Because sustaining World Heritage also means strengthening the security, dignity, and resilience of the communities who sustain it.

Through the “World Heritage, Sustainable Development and Local Communities” project launched in April 2025 in Agra, funded by the Korean Funds-in-Trust, is helping reposition these artisans as active cultural players, and enabling market access, digital innovation, and social protection, to create an environment where this craft can thrive as part of Agra’s living heritage.

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