Winners of the 2018 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize to A Canadian filmmaker & the Kenyan NGO
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan -
13th November 2025
Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended UNESCO's 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, Uzbekistan — Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO attended UNESCO's 43rd General Conference on 13 November 2025, held outside Paris for the first time in four decades, marked a historic moment for global cooperation in education, science, culture, and information. The session saw the official appointment of Khaled El-Enany as UNESCO’s new Director-General, emphasizing the organization’s renewed focus on dialogue and shared solutions to global challenges
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UMSGET, UNESCO Chair, Pondicherry University,Puducherry, India -
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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Taj Palace, New Delhi -
6th October 2025
Madam France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO with Mr Timothy Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative to India
In a significant step toward enhancing regional cooperation through Education in South Asia, Madame France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF) and SAF Representative to UNESCO, held a high-level meeting with Mr. Timothy Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative for the UNESCO Regional Office in New Delhi covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives and Sri Lanka . The meeting took place at Taj Palace, New Delhi, at 6:15 PM...
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UNESCO Headquarters, Paris -
19th September 2025
Mme France Marquet SAF Representative to UNESCO attends the prestigious 2025 UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize ceremony
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) aims to boost research, education, and global cooperation to tackle challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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UENSCO, Headquarters, Paris, France -
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