Winners of the 2018 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize to A Canadian filmmaker & the Kenyan NGO
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UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France -
1st April 2025
Mme France Attends UNESCO’s Landmark Anuradhapura Heritage Conference, & Engages with Sri Lankan PM H.E Dr Harini Amarasuriya
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF) and South Asia Foundation Representative to UNESCO, attended as a distinguished participant, reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to cultural preservation and sustainable development in South Asia. A Timeless Legacy Facing Modern Challenges
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UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France -
25th March 2025
Madam France Marquet Represents Madanjeet Singh Foundation at UNESCO’s Global Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee, MSF) & SAF Representative to UNESCO, participated in the Multistakeholder High-level Conference on Science Diplomacy.. The event, organized as part of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, brought together ministers, scientists, diplomats, and experts to strengthen global cooperation in science diplomacy amid rising geopolitical tensions
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Pondicherry University, Puducherry, TN -
23rd March 2025
Madanjeet Singh Foundation-Sponsored NCGETS-2025 Concludes with Grand Success, Covered by Doordarshan
ondicherry, India – The UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (UMSGET) at Pondicherry University successfully hosted the National Conference on Green Energy Technologies for Sustainability (NCGETS-2025) on 20th–21st March 2025, under the leadership of Prof. R. Arun Prasath, UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Chairholder. The event, supported by the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF), brought together industry experts, researchers, and policymakers to advance sustainable energy solutions.
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UNESCO Headquaters, Paris -
22nd March 2025
Madam France Marquet Attended Global Leaders Unite for World Day for Glaciers Gand World Water Day 2025 Celebration
In a landmark event marking the World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day 2025, global leaders, environmentalists, and scientists gathered to emphasize the urgent need for action in cryospheric sciences and water conservation. The two-day celebration, held on 20th and 21st March 2025, aimed to galvanize efforts towards the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences, highlighting the critical role glaciers and water resources play in sustaining life on our planet.
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UNESCO Headquaters, Paris, France -
19th March 2025
Mme France Marquet Pays Tribute to Former UNESCO DG Federico Mayor, Celebrating His Legacy & Friendship with Amb Madanjeet Singh
In a poignant tribute to the late Mr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza (1934–2024), former Director-General of UNESCO (1987–1999), Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF) and South Asia Foundation (SAF) Representative to UNESCO, attended a special ceremony honoring his remarkable life and contributions.
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UNESCO Headquarters, Paris France -
18th March 2025
Madam France Marquet SAF Representative to UNESCO attends Nowruz Celebration at UNESCO Headquarters
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation and South Asia Foundation’s representative to UNESCO, attended the Nowruz celebration at UNESCO Headquarters. She was invited by the Indian delegation to join this vibrant cultural event..
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UNESCO Headquaters, Paris -
13th March 2025
UNESCO Hosted Groundbreaking Thematic Consultation: "Art for All at the Heart of Tomorrow's Cultural Policies"
UNESCO successfully hosted a landmark thematic consultation titled "Art for All at the Heart of Tomorrow's Cultural Policies" as part of the International Women's Day celebrations. The event brought together global leaders, artists, policymakers, and cultural advocates to explore the transformative role of art in shaping inclusive and sustainable cultural policies for the future. Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee
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UNESCO Headquaters, Paris -
11th February 2025
Madam France Marquet Meets Ms. Ariana Cortez at UNESCO’s “Imagine a World with More Women in Science” Celebration
During the event, Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO and Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, met Ms. Ariana Cortez, Vice Chancellor of the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences (UMCE), Chile. Their discussion highlighted the shared commitment to advancing education and scientific research, particularly in Latin America and South Asia.
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Pondicherry University, Puducherry, TN -
21st January 2025
Announcement: National Conference on Green Energy Technologies for Sustainability (NCGETS-2025) on 20-21 March 2025
The South Asia Foundation is proud to sponsor the National Conference on Green Energy Technologies for Sustainability (NCGETS-2025) under the UNESCO Chair activity. ..
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UMISAA, BNU, Pakistan -
13th December 2024
UNESCO Chair Investiture Ceremony at Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian, BNU: Pioneering Inclusion through Art in Pakistan
Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian Arts (UMISAA), Beaconhouse National University (BNU) proudly announces the Investiture Ceremony of the UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art, the first of its kind in Pakistan, to be held on December 13, 2024, at the university’s campus. This prestigious occasion marks a significant milestone in promoting inclusive and sustainable arts education on both a national and global scale.