The Read & Earn Federation for UNESCO, known as UNESCO REF, publishes this Disclaimer in the public interest. It safeguards the integrity of the Federation, protects members of the public from impersonation and solicitation, and clarifies the formal channels through which the institution engages governments, partners, volunteers, and the wider community.
UNESCO REF has been made aware of individuals and entities falsely claiming partnership with, employment by, or affiliation to the Federation, in some cases requesting payments for partnership entry, volunteer enrolment, or facilitation services. UNESCO REF does not charge any fee whatsoever for institutional partnership. Where the Federation operates chargeable elements, such as the nominal Volunteer Capacity Development Kit and Identification Card issued to approved volunteers, or fees associated with specific programmes, these are handled exclusively through the Federation's official offices and verifiable institutional correspondence. The public is strongly advised to verify before transacting, and to report any solicitation made outside those channels.
Report Suspicious ActivityThis Disclaimer constitutes the public-facing terms under which the Read & Earn Federation for UNESCO conducts its affairs and engages with the global community. It is offered in plain institutional language, without legal evasion, and in the spirit of the multilateral framework within which UNESCO REF operates. The clauses set out below apply to every visitor to this website, every prospective partner, every applicant, and every individual representing themselves in any capacity connected to the Federation.
UNESCO REF does not levy, request, or accept payment of any kind in exchange for institutional partnership, charter recognition, strategic affiliation, or programme entry. Every partnership engagement is processed without monetary consideration to the Federation.
Where third parties claim that a fee is required to secure access, accreditation, or partnership status, such claims are not authorised by UNESCO REF and should be regarded as fraudulent until verified through the Federation's official offices.
Application to any UNESCO REF volunteer programme, including the Call for Volunteers, is entirely free. No payment of any kind is required to submit an application, attend interviews, or undergo assessment.
Volunteers formally approved through the Federation's selection process pay a nominal fee covering the production and dispatch of the official UNESCO REF Volunteer Identification Card and the Volunteer Capacity Development Kit. International applicants approved for volunteer status pay the standard nominal fee plus an international dispatch surcharge to cover global courier delivery. These fees are payable only through official Federation channels following formal acceptance.
Any individual purporting to act as an intermediary, agent, or recruiter on behalf of UNESCO REF and requesting payment outside these channels is not authorised by the Federation and should be reported without delay.
Certain UNESCO REF programmes, training initiatives, capacity development cohorts, and institutional convenings carry participation fees or contributions. Where applicable, the fee schedule for each programme is published and communicated by the Federation in writing prior to enrolment.
All programme fees are settled through the Federation's official offices, with formal receipts issued under the UNESCO REF letterhead. Payments demanded outside this process, by any individual or third party, are not recognised by the Federation.
At this time, UNESCO REF does not maintain any official account on any social media platform, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, WhatsApp Channels, Telegram, YouTube, or any equivalent service. Any account, page, group, or channel bearing the UNESCO REF name, logo, or visual identity on these platforms is not authorised by the Federation.
Members of the public are urged to disregard communications, solicitations, and announcements purporting to originate from UNESCO REF on social media, and to report such accounts to the Federation for documentation and appropriate action.
Authentic engagement with UNESCO REF is conducted through this website, unesco-ref.org, through official correspondence bearing the Federation's letterhead and signatures of its accredited officers, and through the institutional email [email protected].
Any communication that cannot be verified through these channels should not be acted upon. The public is encouraged to confirm directly with the Federation before responding to any solicitation, invitation, or instruction received outside these channels.
UNESCO REF does not warrant that the information, documents, and materials contained in its website are complete, and shall not be liable whatsoever for any damages incurred as a result of their use.
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UNESCO REF does not warrant that the information, documents, and materials contained in its website are complete, and shall not be liable whatsoever for any damages incurred as a result of their use.
While the Federation takes reasonable care to ensure that content is accurate and current at the time of publication, users should not regard it as a substitute for professional advice in any field, and are encouraged to verify particulars before acting upon them.
This site may reference or link to external organisations, partner institutions, multilateral bodies, and third-party resources. Such references are made for context and convenience and do not imply endorsement of the content, views, or services of those parties. UNESCO REF is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or practices of any external website.
The UNESCO REF name, logo, mark, programme nomenclature, and published materials are the institutional property of the Read & Earn Federation for UNESCO. They may not be reproduced, adapted, redistributed, or used for any commercial or representational purpose without prior written authorisation from the Federation.
UNESCO REF operates within the framework of UNESCO Institute/Centre, Associations, and Clubs. The Federation's publications represent the institutional position of UNESCO REF, and do not represent the position of any sister agency or parental body.
Information submitted through application forms, volunteer registration, partnership enquiries, or correspondence is processed by UNESCO REF for the purpose for which it was submitted. The Federation handles submitted data with institutional discretion and does not sell, rent, or transfer personal information to commercial third parties.
Photographs, video, and other recordings produced at UNESCO REF events, summits, and engagements may be retained and used by the Federation for institutional documentation, publication, and public communication. Attendance at such events constitutes acknowledgement of this practice. Requests concerning specific imagery may be directed to the Federation.
UNESCO REF shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising from reliance on information contained on this website, from interaction with content posted by third parties, or from impersonation of the Federation by unauthorised persons. Use of this site and engagement with the Federation are undertaken at the user's own discretion.
All engagements with UNESCO REF, in whatever institutional capacity, are formalised exclusively through correspondence bearing the seal of the Federation and the signature of an accredited officer. Any individual, intermediary, or third party offering, advertising, or facilitating such engagement in exchange for payment, processing fees, or any consideration of value is acting outside the authority of the Federation. The public is invited to verify directly with UNESCO REF before responding to any communication of that nature.
Procurement for goods and services on behalf of UNESCO REF is conducted solely through formal tenders, published notices, or written instructions issued under the Federation's letterhead. No payment, advance, or commitment made in response to unverified procurement requests bearing the Federation's name shall be recognised. Prospective suppliers and vendors are encouraged to verify any procurement engagement before proceeding.
UNESCO REF receives donations and voluntary contributions only through accounts, instruments, and channels formally published and authorised by the Federation. Any solicitation for funds claiming to be on behalf of UNESCO REF, made through unverified channels or by individuals not accredited to act for the Federation, is unauthorised. Donors are encouraged to confirm the legitimacy of any appeal directly with the Federation before contributing.
Opinions, statements, and observations expressed by speakers, contributors, panellists, partner representatives, and guests at UNESCO REF convenings, summits, publications, and partner engagements are their own and do not necessarily represent the institutional position of the Federation. UNESCO REF reserves the right to clarify the Federation's own position where required.
This Disclaimer is interpreted under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and, where applicable, under the relevant provisions of international law and the multilateral frameworks within which the Federation operates. Any matter requiring judicial determination shall be referred to the competent courts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Enquiries from members of the press, broadcasters, journalists, and media institutions concerning UNESCO REF activities, positions, and engagements are directed exclusively to the Federation's Media Centre, accessible through unesco-ref.org. The Federation does not respond to media enquiries received through unverified channels, and reserves the right to issue formal clarifications where its position has been misrepresented in the public domain.
UNESCO REF reserves the right to revise this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Revisions take effect upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website and continued engagement with the Federation following publication of revisions shall constitute acknowledgement of the updated terms.
If you receive a solicitation, see an unauthorised social media account, or have reason to suspect impersonation of UNESCO REF in any form, the Federation thanks you in advance for reporting it. Every report is reviewed and contributes to the protection of the public and the integrity of the institution.
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