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In accordance with the "Directives concerning UNESCO's relations with foundations and similar institutions" adopted by the General Conference at its 26th session in November 1991 and amended at its 28th and 29th sessions, UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura, has decided to admit the South Asia Foundation into official relations with UNESCO. The Executive Board of UNESCO took note of the Director-General's decision at its 175th session (October 2006).
UNESCO Director-General Madame Irina Bokova announced on 26 October 2010, that the 12 SAF institutions can use the UNESCO logo as long as it is always associated with Madanjeet Singh's name and his official title of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Read more This renewed relationship till 2030 marks a significant milestone in the continuing collaboration between the two organisations, which share a common vision of advancing inclusive education, intercultural dialogue, and youth empowerment across the region. Renewal of South Asia Foundation official relations with UNESCO till 2030 UNESCO's Director-General, acknowledging the Foundation's consistent efforts in line with UNESCO’s mission and values. The renewed recognition highlights SAF’s ongoing contributions through its network of institutions, including the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institutions of Excellence in SAARC countries. Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation and UNESCO Representative of the South Asia Foundation, welcomed this development as a reaffirmation of the late UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh’s enduring legacy. She emphasized that the continued collaboration will further strengthen the Foundation’s commitment to youth-led initiatives and cross-border cooperation Access earlier renewals Renewal of South Asia Foundation official relations with UNESCO for another Six-year term from 2014-Aug 2020 A decision by the UNESCO Director General Ms Irina Bokova after the Executive Board hundred and ninety-fifth session 195 EX/NGP/2 PARIS, 28 August 2014
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10th December 2025
Madame France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended Special Master Class of Combat Racism and Discrimination
Madame France Marquet, South Asia Foundation India Representative to UNESCO, attended a landmark special edition of UNESCO’s Master Class Series held on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The session featured renowned scholar and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, who delivered an engaging and thought-provoking address on global strategies to combat racism and discrimination. The event drew strong participation from civil society leaders, academics, youth representatives, and human rights advocates. Dr. Kendi’s insightful lecture emphasized the urgent need to dismantle systemic racism and to strengthen global efforts toward equity, inclusion, and social justice—core principles upheld by UNESCO.
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9th December 2025
Madame France Marquet Represents the South Asia Foundation at UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education Ceremony 2025
Madame France Marquet, South Asia Foundation’s Representative to UNESCO and Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, attended the prestigious UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) – Inaugural Award Ceremony 2025 held on 9 December 2025 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. The ceremony marked an important milestone in advancing the global discourse on inclusive, transformative, and peace-oriented education. Attended by diplomats, education leaders.....
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2nd December 2025
Madame France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended UNESCO's World Futures Day on 2nd Dec 2025
Madame France Marquet, SAF Representative and Principal Trustee of MSF to UNESCO attended UNESCO's World Futures Day on 2nd Dec 2025, the global spotlight turned toward shaping better tomorrows as UNESCO convened its annual World Futures Day (WFD) under the theme “Anticipation in an Era of Volatility.”
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13th November 2025
Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended UNESCO's 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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26th October 2025
UMSGET to Lead UNESCO Chair Workshop on Academic Entrepreneurship Development in Hydrogen Electrolyzers
The UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy and Technologies (UMSGET), Department of Green Energy Technology, Pondicherry University, will be organizing a One-Day Workshop on “Academic Entrepreneurship Development in Hydrogen Electrolyzers” under the UNESCO Chair activities to promote advancements in green and clean energy technologies. The workshop will be conducted by Dr. M. Sankara Rao, Director, Nanosol Energy Pvt. Ltd., Telangana, and will feature:
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