Lebanese National Commission for Unesco

13/05/2026

https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1506245/le-concours-rever-le-liban-celebre-une-jeunesse-qui-fait-parler-la-memoire-des-lieux-1.html

Ils ont fait parler les murs. Pas seulement ceux des maisons ou des villes, mais aussi ceux des blessures, des souvenirs et des silences libanais. Un mur de salon devenu témoin de violences...

13/05/2026

Banque BEMO and its partners in the national writing competition — Dreaming Lebanon: Let the Walls Speak — extend their deepest gratitude to the distinguished jury members of the fourth edition.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Across the Arabic, French, and English juries, the remarkable members gave something rare and irreplaceable: their time, their expertise, and their genuine attention to over 600 submissions from students across Lebanon.

Their role went far beyond evaluation. It was an act of listening — carefully, respectfully, and with full recognition that behind every submission stood a young writer finding their voice, reaching for words, and dreaming Lebanon.

In doing so, they became more than judges. They became guardians of something meaningful: the belief that young people deserve to be heard, and that their stories matter.

The members of the juries were as follows:

Arabic Jury
Former Bar President Me. Amal Haddad,
Journalist Rosette Fadel, Ms. Dima Rifai,
Professor Ghada Al Zaatari.

French Jury
President of “Rêver le Liban” initiative Ms. Nevine Toutounji Hage Chahine, founder of Assabil Association Mr. Antoine Boulad, Author Zeina Saleh Kayali and Professor Arwa Sleiman.

English Jury
Journalist Maya Ghandour, Ms. Ghina Achkar and Professor Ghada Itani.

To each of them — thank you. Your dedication is woven into every story this competition will carry forward.

13/05/2026

12/05/2026

The Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO participated in the 5th meeting of the EU–Lebanon Sub-Committee on Research, Innovation, Information Society, Education and Culture, co-chaired by Dr. Chadi Abdallah, Secretary General of the National Council for Scientific Research of Lebanon and Mr. Alessio Cappellani, Head of Division for Jordan, Lebanon and Syria at the European External Action Service.
Within the framework of the EU–Lebanon Association Agreement and following the EU–Lebanon Association Council held in December 2025, participants reviewed recent developments, exchanged views on ongoing policies and reforms, and identified priorities for enhanced cooperation in a constructive spirit. In light of the ongoing conflict and its impact on Lebanon, the European Union reaffirmed its solidarity and commitment to advancing reforms and strengthening institutional capacities across these sectors.

06/05/2026

🎓 USJ’s University Pedagogical Mission, in partnership with the Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO and with the support of the UNESCO Regional Office, is implementing its 2025–2026 AI program entitled:
“AI for Skills Development in Higher Education” 🤖✨

📌 In this context, an in-person Good-Practice Exchange is being organized on the theme:
“Developing Students' Skills by Integrating AI Tools into Teaching”

🎤 Speakers:
Mariette Awad – American University of Beirut
Patricia Zaylah – Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Loubna Oueidat – Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Gilbert Sawma – Lebanese University

🎙️ Moderator:
Nada Moghaizel-Nasr – USJ / UNESCO

👥 Target audience:
Senior administrators, faculty members, and higher education leaders

📅 Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 20
🕘 09:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Beirut time)
📍 Location:
Multipurpose Room, Block C, 5th floor
Humanities Campus (CSH) – Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Damascus Road, Beirut
🌐 Languages: French & English (no interpretation)

📝 Free registration required:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uz5xfHZd6C

📌 UNESCO Office in Beirut

04/05/2026

UNESCO international literacy prize
UNESCO is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 edition of the International Literacy Prizes, under the theme “Literacy for people, planet, and prosperity.”
These prestigious prizes recognize outstanding and innovative initiatives that promote literacy worldwide and contribute to sustainable development.
📌 Application Process:
Candidates are invited to submit their applications through the official online platform:
🔗 https://unes.co/ilp-account
All applications must be nominated by an official body, such as a National Commission for UNESCO or an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO.
⏳ Important Deadlines:
• 18 May 2026: Deadline for applicants to submit their applications to nominating entities
• 1 June 2026: Deadline for nominating entities to submit nominations to UNESCO
📩 For further inquiries:
UNESCO International Literacy Prizes Secretariat
📧 [email protected]
📞 +33 1 45 68 08 59

30/04/2026

Les conférences à tous de l'Université Pour Tous reprennent !
👩‍🏫 Pr Nada Moghaizel-Nasr
🤖 Pour que l'intelligence artificielle ne remplace pas la nôtre

📅 Mardi 12 mai 2026
🕕 À 18h00
📍 Université Pour Tous

💬 Conférence-débat suivie d'un vin d'honneur

📝 Inscription nécessaire avant le vendredi 8 mai

📩 Pour toute information supplémentaire :
[email protected]

☎️ Fixe : 01-421 802 | 01-421 803
📱 Mobile : 03-173 867

IA beyrouth liban

27/04/2026

Photography and short film competition 2026

The UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region is launching the 2nd Edition of the Photography and Short Film Competition.
This regional initiative invites Arab youth to explore and promote the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Arab world through creative storytelling.
Participants are encouraged to use photography and short film-making to document World Heritage sites, highlight their significance, and shed light on the challenges they face—including environmental threats, conflict, and neglect.
Be part of a new generation protecting our heritage.
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/298m3wna

27/04/2026

La Commission nationale libanaise pour l’UNESCO exprime sa profonde tristesse face aux conséquences humanitaires de la guerre et réaffirme sa solidarité avec les familles touchées, notamment au sein des réseaux des écoles et clubs associés à l'UNESCO et à l'ALECSO.

Elle réitère également son attachement aux valeurs de citoyenneté et de responsabilité, au respect de la dignité humaine et des droits fondamentaux, en particulier le droit de vivre dans la dignité, le droit à l’éducation et à la protection, appelant à la solidarité et au rejet du discours de haine conformément aux principes de l’UNESCO et l’ALECSO.
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The Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO expresses its deep sorrow over the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing war and reaffirms its solidarity with affected families, particularly within its networks of UNESCO and ALECSO associated schools and clubs.

It also reiterates its commitment to the values of citizenship and social responsibility, the protection of human dignity and fundamental human rights—especially the right to live with dignity, the right to education, and protection, while calling for solidarity and the rejection of hate speech in conformity with UNESCO & ALECSO.

27/04/2026

تُعرب اللجنة الوطنية اللبنانية لليونسكو عن عميق أسفها إزاء الحرب الدائرة وما تخلّفه من تداعيات إنسانية قاسية على أبناء الوطن.
وتتوجّه اللجنة بخالص التعاطف والتضامن مع العائلات التي تعيش ظروف النزوح، ومع كل من فقدوا أحباءهم، ولا سيّما ضمن شبكة المدارس المنتسبة وأندية اليونسكو والألكسو، التي تبقى حاضنةً للقيم التربوية والإنسانية.
وفي ظل هذه الأوضاع، تؤكد اللجنة تمسّكها بالقيم السامية للمواطنة، والمسؤولية المجتمعية، وصون الكرامة الإنسانية، واحترام حقوق الإنسان الأساسية، وفي مقدّمها الحق في العيش بكرامة، والحق في التعليم، والحماية، وتعزيز روح التكاتف بين مختلف مكوّنات المجتمع والابتعاد عن خطاب الكراهية بما ينسجم مع مبادئ اليونسكو والألكسو.

27/01/2026

بدعوة من الأمين العام للمجلس الوطني للبحوث العلمية الدكتور شادي عبد الله، وبصفته عضو في اللجنة الوطنية لليونسكو، عقدت الهيئة العامة للجنة اجتماعها الأول للعام 2026 في مقر المجلس بتاريخ ٢٢ كانون الثاني، بحضور غالبية الأعضاء وجهاز الأمانة العامة.

وتضمّن الاجتماع عرضًا شاملًا لتقدّم مشاريع اللجنة قيد التنفيذ، إضافة إلى المشاريع المزمع إطلاقها خلال المرحلة المقبلة، كما جرى استعراض آلية العمل المعتمدة، ومناقشة الأولويات والتحديات، بما ينسجم مع توجهات اليونسكو وخططها الاستراتيجية، ويعزز دور اللجنة الوطنية في مجالات التربية والثقافة والعلوم والاتصال.