Anna Lindh Foundation

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Uniting Cultures

The Day of the Mediterranean

Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue 

FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES

Mediterranean Youth in Action

ALForum

Young Professionals

INSPIRING KNOWLEDGE

ALF Policy Debates & ALF Outreach Dialogues

Intercultural Dialogue Resources Centre

DRIVING ACTION

Network Engagement Scheme

Hands On

ALF in Motion

Challenging Inequalities 

Young Civil Society Leaders

The Road to Inclusive Narratives

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Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO (LNCU)

National Network

Lebanon

Address

UNESCO Palace, 2nd floor Beirut 1103 Lebanon

Country

Lebanon

City

Beirut

Street address 2

UNESCO Palace, 2nd floor

Telephone

009611801209

E-Mail

z.elhage@lncu.org

E-Mail (2)

h.nashabe@lncu.org

Website

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Year of Establishment

1948

Contact Person1

Hiba Nashabe

Job Title 1

Secretary General and Head of the Lebanese Network

Contact Person 2

Zeina El-Hage

Job Title 2

Network Coordinator

Organisation Type

Other

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

The Lebanese National Commission for UNESCO is a national body that liaises between the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as well as the Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures (ALF) on one side, and the Lebanese government and the Lebanese civil society on the other side, in the areas of education, science, culture, communication and information. In assuming the roles of liaison, consultation, and communication, also mobilizing and coordinating partnerships with the civil society, the Lebanese National Commission renders substantial contributions to the implementation of UNESCO, ALECSO and ALF programs and to the dissemination of their values and objectives.

Mission and Objectives

The Lebanese National Commission assumes four major tasks, which are the outcomes of its "purposes" and "functions" as specified by its statutes and as defined by UNESCO's Constitution (Article VII) and Charter of National Commissions. An advisory role, to advise the various national ministerial departments, as well as the national agencies, institutions and organizations on all matters relating to UNESCO and ALECSO and their respective programs. A liaison role, to serve as a liaison agency between the National bodies concerned with the spheres of Education, Sciences, Culture and information on one hand, and UNESCO and ALECSO on the other. An information role, to publicize the mission and work of UNESCO as well as ALECSO, disseminating their values and promoting awareness of issues that they deal with. An execution role under which it is associated, on behalf of its member state, in the formulation, execution and evaluation of UNESCO and ALECSO programs and budgets.

Main Projects / Activities

One of the major activities of the Commission is to organize and conduct conferences, seminars and workshops in the fields of education, science, culture and information. The Commission organizes ceremonial activities relevant to its area of concern and participates in the periodic book exhibitions. The Commission is the only authority responsible for coordinating of the UNESCO Associated Schools network and UNESCO Clubs.