Global Cultural Council

About the Council

🌍 About the Council

The Global Cultural Council (GCC) is a globally-oriented cultural organization committed to the advancement of literary heritage, artistic excellence, and civilizational memory. Operating under the registered MSME entity (Udyam Registration), GCC functions as a non-governmental, non-political and non-charitable cultural platform promoting intercultural dialogue, curated recognitions, fellowships, and cultural diplomacy.

Guided by the belief that art and literature preserve the soul of civilizations, GCC serves as a bridge between cultural traditions and contemporary thought, hosting a constellation of initiatives including the World Literary Council (WLC) and other thematic councils.

🎓 Mission & Vision

🌎 Vision

To be a sovereign cultural authority championing memory, identity, and literary thought across civilizations.

✍️ Mission

  • To recognize and celebrate cultural and literary excellence
  • To build global cultural bridges through curated events and diplomacy
  • To preserve civilizational memory through the arts, literature, and philosophical inquiry
  • To issue honors, fellowships, and symbolic titles to contributors of exceptional merit

⚖️ Governance

The GCC operates under a tiered leadership structure:

Honorary Presidents

Honorary Grand Governor Ms Susanna Sedrakovna
Cultural Laureate GCC & Former Lecturer, Design Faculty,
Mashtots University of Arts and Design
Republic of Armenia

Honorary Grand Chancellor Ms Ruzanna Sedrakovna
Cultural Laureate GCC & Former Lecturer, Design Faculty,
Mashtots University of Arts and Design
Republic of Armenia

Executive Leadership

  • Chairperson:
    Mrs. Mari Poghosyan
    (Global Cultural Council – Armenia Chapter)
  • Vice Chairperson: Alisa Galstyan – Armenian Poet & Translator
  • Governor: Susanna Grigoryan – Educator & Cultural Emissary
  • Convenor : Flora Percovna – Cultural Liaison & Emissary

Executive Panel

Selected distinguished individuals who support the execution of GCC’s cultural mission:

  • Varthanush Sargsyan – Cultural Liaison & Diaspora Outreach
  • Shushanna Sargsyan – Literary Relations & Artistic Programs

All institutional authority and final decisions regarding programs, titles, appointments, and partnerships rest with the Executive Leadership at the Secretariat.

👥 Advisory Council & Fellows

GCC is advised by a constellation of distinguished scholars, poets, diplomats, and artists who lend intellectual and symbolic strength to the Council’s initiatives. These include:

  • Prof. Lems Nersisyan
  • Chevalier Dr. Raghunath Manet
  • Trotsky Marudu
  • Indran Rajendran
  • Dr. M. Pattazhagan
  • Thiru Brindha Sarathy
  • Dr. C.S. Deva Prasad
  • Dr. Prakash M. Swamy
  • Ms. Shruthilaya
  • Chief Guest Christophe Bramoullé
  • Chief Guest Dr. Ani Yeremyan
  • Mrs. M. Rajamanohari (“Manohari”) – Romantic & Cultural Poet

🏆 Programs & Divisions

✨ World Literary Council (WLC)

Fellowships, literary awards, cross-cultural anthologies, and honorary memberships to writers, poets, translators, and critics.

🔹 International Chamber of Cultural Excellence (ICCE)


Elite fellowship of cultural patrons, distinguished awards for heritage preservation, and exclusive VIP circles recognizing world-class cultural, literary, artistic and scholarly leadership.

🎭 Global Arts Confluence

Exhibitions, awards for visual artists, international art dialogues, and cultural showcases.

🔹 Council for Memory & Civilizational Studies

Curated research, philosophical essays, and memory preservation fellowships.

🏠 Forum for Thought & Philosophy

Philosophical leadership, public dialogues, and recognition of thinkers and intellectuals.

🖋️ Membership & Recognitions

The GCC offers honorary titles, fellowships, and council memberships based on merit, contribution, and nomination. Titles include:

  • Member
  • Supporting Member
  • Honorary Member
  • Cultural Fellow
  • Reminiscier (title conferred to those preserving memory through thought or literature)

Applicants and nominees are subject to review by the core council team. Titles are honorary and symbolic, affirming contributions to global cultural discourse.

🌐 Contact & Secretariat

For nominations, collaborations, or inquiries:

Stay updated with GCC events, recognitions, and publications by subscribing to our newsletter or joining as a supporting member.

📜 Global Cultural Council – Public Charter

🌍 Introduction

The Global Cultural Council (GCC) is an independent cultural organization dedicated to the advancement of literature, art, philosophy, and civilizational memory. Operating under the registered MSME entity ,GCC unites global thinkers, creators, and institutions through fellowships, cultural recognitions, and intellectual exchange.

This Charter outlines the Council’s public principles of governance, integrity, and cultural engagement.

🏛 Legal Status

  • GCC functions as a cultural initiative registered MSME under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
  • The Council is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-charitable body.
  • All recognitions and fellowships issued by the Council are honorary and symbolic in nature, granted based on merit, cultural impact, or intellectual contribution.

🎓 Vision & Mission

Vision

To be a sovereign cultural authority championing memory, identity, and literary thought across civilizations.

Mission

  • Celebrate literary and artistic excellence across languages and traditions
  • Bridge civilizational memory with contemporary discourse
  • Promote intercultural understanding through curated fellowships and honors
  • Preserve cultural identity through storytelling, research, and symbolic titles

🏅 Titles & Recognitions

GCC issues the following symbolic recognitions:

  • Member / Supporting Member
  • Honorary Member
  • Cultural Fellow
  • Honorary Fellowship
  • Réminiscier (Title for guardians of memory through thought or literature)

Recognitions are conferred by nomination or selection and are not equivalent to degrees or state honors.

📖 Public Code of Conduct

All individuals associated with GCC agree to uphold principles of:

  • Cultural respect and intellectual dignity
  • Integrity in authorship and expression
  • Non-commercial, non-political representation of GCC titles
  • Respectful public discourse

Violations may result in revocation of recognitions or disassociation from the Council.

📬 Contact & Oversight

For nominations, collaborations, or verification:

Stay updated with GCC events, recognitions, and publications by subscribing to our newsletter or joining as a supporting member.

This Charter is subject to review and revision by the Executive Leadership. It represents the official structure, mission, and ethical framework of the Global Cultural Council as of 2025.

ⓘ Disclaimer

The Global Cultural Council (GCC) is an independent cultural organization legally operating under a registered MSME under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India. GCC does not claim affiliation with any government or intergovernmental organization. All recognitions issued are symbolic and cultural in nature.