UNESCO Palace, 2nd floor
Beirut 1103
Liban
- Democracy and community development
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Heritage
- Human rights
- International/Cultural relations
- Youth and education
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.
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.
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.