Avignon Centre for Education and Diplomacy Formally Aligned with International Legal Frameworks

The Office of Count Jonathan of Aquitaine has reaffirmed the mission of the Centre for Education and Diplomacy in Avignon, explicitly framing its operations within the world's most important charters and conventions of international law. Established in August 2025, the Centre represents a lasting commitment to education, cultural dialogue, and humanitarian service under the sovereign authority of the Republic of Aquitaine, a constitutional non-state government with international legal instruments authenticated under the Hague Apostille Convention.

The Centre situates its mission within the United Nations Charter (1945), particularly Article 1, which establishes purposes of maintaining international peace, developing friendly relations among nations, and achieving international cooperation in solving cultural, educational, and humanitarian challenges. This alignment ensures that the Centre reflects compliance with binding purposes of the international order rather than mere aspiration. The Centre also affirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), specifically Article 26 guaranteeing the right to education and Article 27 guaranteeing the right to participate in cultural life, reinforcing its dual role as both an educational and cultural institution.

Furthermore, the Centre acknowledges the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing particularly on SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). These goals establish an internationally recognized framework to which the Centre's initiatives naturally contribute. The mission also harmonizes with the Constitution of UNESCO (1945), which charges the world community with advancing collaboration through education, science, and culture to foster peace. As an institution located in Europe, the Centre draws additional grounding from the European Cultural Convention (1954), which commits members to safeguard and encourage cultural cooperation across the continent.

The Republic of Aquitaine's authority is reinforced by its adherence to Hague-based instruments, including the Hague Apostille Convention (1961), which authenticates legal acts across borders. This tradition of lawful documentation underscores the Centre's legitimacy within the framework of international legal order. The Centre advances its mission under three pillars: Education—promoting access to knowledge across cultures and strengthening intellectual cooperation; Diplomacy—offering a forum for dialogue that strengthens mutual respect among nations and peoples; and Humanitarian Service—supporting cultural and charitable endeavors consistent with international law and human rights.

Located in Avignon, a city with centuries of diplomatic history, the Centre embodies European commitment to cultural cooperation while operating within a comprehensive international legal framework that includes binding UN instruments, human rights declarations, and sustainable development goals. This formal alignment ensures that the Centre's educational and diplomatic initiatives contribute meaningfully to global peacebuilding and cross-cultural understanding through established international mechanisms and partnerships.