Winners of the 2018 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize to A Canadian filmmaker & the Kenyan NGO
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1st August 2025
UNESCO Renews Official Partnership with South Asia Foundation, Reaffirming Commitment to Regional Cooperation and Education
The renewal letter was addressed to the SAF Foundation by 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.
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UNESCO Headquarters, Paris -
28th June 2025
Mme France Marquet Principal Trustee, MSF & SAF Representative to UNESCO Attended "Capacity Building Workshop on Youth & Gender"
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation and South Asia Foundation Representative to UNESCO, participated in the Capacity-Building Workshop for Youth on Gender Equality, held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on June 27, 2025
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UNESCO Headquarters, Paris -
25th June 2025
Madam France Marquet attended Intergovernmental Conference of States Parties to the Global Convention on Higher Education
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation and South Asia Foundation (SAF) Representative to UNESCO, attended the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Conference of States Parties to the Global Convention on Higher Education, held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
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Bozar, Center for Fine Arts in BrusselsBrussels today -
7th May 2025
Madam France Marquet, Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, attends the World Press Freedom Day
Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, attended the 2025 World Press Freedom Day signature event held at Bozar, the Center for Fine Arts in Brussels. Organized by UNESCO, the one-day global gathering brought together media professionals, policymakers, academics, and civil society to reflect on the critical theme: "Information as a Public Good in the Age of AI."..
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UNESCO Headquarters, Paris -
6th May 2025
Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO Attends UNESCO Master Class Against Racism and Discrimination
Madam France Marquet, Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation, participated in the UNESCO Master Class against Racism and Discrimination held on 6 May 2025 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The event took place in Room I from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CET)
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UNESCO Headquarters, 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 Headquarters, 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 Headquarters, 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 Headquarters, 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.