Dr. Dinesh Sabnis

Dr. Dinesh Sabnis

Birth Date	October 25, 1977
Birth Place	Mumbai, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Educationist, Non Career Diplomat
Known for	-Additional Representative to the United Nations Geneva Office for WFDP -Chief of Staff in the Ministry of Sports for the African Diaspora (SOAD)
Education	Doctorate in Physical Education & Education Administration, Master's in Physical Education & Diplomacy

Dr. Dinesh Sabnis is an Indian non career diplomat, educationist, sports mentor, and author known for his contributions to education, peace, and diplomacy. With a career spanning over 28 years, Dr. Sabnis has been actively involved in projects related to Education Diplomacy and UN SDG Goals, Peace, Human Rights, Mediations and International Relations. He has received several prestigious honors and awards for his commendable work in society and has made significant contributions to the field of diplomacy & education.

Early Life & Background

Dr. Dinesh Sabnis was born and raised in Mumbai, India. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Education & Education Administration and holds a Master's degrees in Physical Education & Diplomacy. His passion for education and his dedication to promoting peace and diplomacy have been central to shaping his career.

Career

Dr. Sabnis has an impressive career as a former officer of the Government of India and a distinguished non-career diplomat. He has been holding various high-ranking positions in Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) and International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) with Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Key Positions

• Additional Representative to the United Nations Geneva Office for the World Fund for Development & Planning (WFDP).
• Chief of Staff in the Ministry of Sports for the African Diaspora (SOAD).
• Secretary General of the UN Peacekeepers Veterans Association AISP SPIA (Soldiers for Peace International Association).
• Commander in Chief & Ambassador for Lazarus Union.

Dr. Sabnis has actively contributed to UN affairs, peace initiatives, diplomatic mediation, education, sports, and international relations. His extensive involvement has earned him significant recognition as a formidable international diplomat.

Notable Works

Dr. Sabnis has been involved in various projects related to Education Diplomacy, Sports Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy, UN SDG Goals, Peacekeeping, Human Rights, and International Relations. He mentored a groups of young Indian peacemakers from Ashoka Group of Schools, Nashik, India, for two consecutive years, who participated in the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at the UN Geneva Office & visited various permanent Mission Offices in 2023 & 2024 respectively. Under his guidance, they presented papers on sustainable planning for poverty elimination, youth development, peace and quality education.

Publications and Contributions

Dr. Sabnis has authored several articles and books on education, sports, peace, and diplomacy. His work emphasizes the importance of economic development and sustainable planning in sustaining peace, drawing from Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Dinesh Sabnis has received numerous awards for his exemplary work, including:

• Rajya Puraskar from Government of Maharashtra
• UN NGO Grand Cross from Lazarus Union, Austria
• UN NGO Honour Medal from Lazarus Union, Austria
• Commemorative Medal of Peace from AISP SPIA on UN International Peacekeepers Day 2022
• Book for Peace Award from Funvic & UNESCO in 2023
• Star Education Award from Education Department, Government of Maharashtra

These honors were conferred upon him by various government agencies & organizations with consultative status in the UN ECOSOC, recognizing his contributions to society in peace, justice, international law, and social progress.

Vision

Dr. Dinesh Sabnis envisions a world where education, peace, and diplomacy go hand in hand. He strongly believes in the power of quality education to bring about positive change and sustainable development. Driven by his passion for peacekeeping and human rights, he strives to create a society that values dialogue, cooperation, and non-violence.

Dr. Sabnis's mission is to promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and work towards their successful implementation. He emphasizes the importance of partnerships and global cooperation in achieving these goals, especially in times of financial crisis and for developing countries. Through his various roles and appointments, he aims to foster understanding and collaboration among nations for the betterment of humanity.