The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos is organizing in Partnership with UNESCO MOST Program and Dhillon Marty Foundation, the Roppongi Dialogue webinar entitled “All eyes on the child”. Join us on June 16, 2022 from 19:30 – 21:30 (Japan Time) / 13:30 – 15:30 (Beirut Time) through the following Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4788695446?pwd=dnNoOTBSbUYwb0xrOXVZZXBIYk92QT09 Meeting ID: […]

Under the patronage and the presence of the Lebanese Ministery of Information, the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos organized in partnership with the Regional office of Hanns Seidel Stiftung Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, a conference entitled “The Impact of Media on Democracy and Elections: Freedom of Expression and Access to Information” on […]

On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO Byblos is organizing in partnership with Konrad Adenaeur Stiftung –Rule of Law Program Middle East and North Africa, a series of round tables and debate sessions entitled “Towards a National Legal framework for political parties in Lebanon: The gate for an efficient […]

The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos in partnership with Hanns Seidel Stiftung, UNESCO office in Beirut, the Lebanese Commission for UNESCO, and in collaboration with the Generations bridges NGO, organized on August 20-21, 2021 a cycle of round tables entitled “Educating Youth for Justice and Social Change: Lebanese youth participation in […]

For the third consecutive year, the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos organized in partnership with Hanns Seidel Stiftung, a three days training on July 13, 14 and 15, 2021 intended to the Lebanese Army Academy Officers on the “Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Under International Humanitarian Law”. The activity […]

The International Center for Human Sciences – UNESCO, Byblos organized on Monday August 17, 2020 a roundtable and debate entitled “ The Lebanon of tomorrow viewed by the Lebanese youth ” with the presence and participation of Mr. Gwendal Rouillard, Deputy of Lorient, member of the defense and armed forces commission in the Parliament of French Republic. Mr. Rouillard highlighted on the significant role of the Lebanese youth to make an impact and lead a constructive change for a better Lebanon, and affirmed the continuous support of the French Republic to Lebanon and to the Lebanese youth.

Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency the Minister of culture and agriculture, Mr. Abbas Mortada, and in accordance with the academic programs at the Military School, the International Center for Human Sciences – UNESCO, Byblos launched on Tuesday July 14, 2020 its cultural and educational program for the Military Academy officers for the second year in a row in the presence of the Qaimaqam, Mrs. Natalie Merhi, the Mayor of Jbeil, Mr. Wissam Zaarour and the head of the Army Intelligence Office in Jbeil Colonel Charles Nohra.

The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) - UNESCO in Byblos celebrated the world music day on Sunday June 21, 2020. With her magical voice, Christine Abou Zeid performed at the CISH premises, a monumental building on the Phoenician wall in the old city, accompanying the people walking and passing by the Byblos street.

Being convinced that our concern to survive does not surpass our concern to preserve our humanity, the International Center for Human Sciences - UNESCO, Byblos organized on Thursday June 11 a seminar on online learning (Implications and solutions) at CISH, at the entrance to the old city, with the participation of the Director General of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Fadi Yarak and more than 15 public and private schools, both religious and secular.

The International Centre for Human Sciences – UNESCO, Byblos in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation, has organized on the occasion of the International Women's Day, informative and training sessions about “Key to Continued Success for Women: Lifelong Learning” and "Parents and Social Media" and a panel discussion on "Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights"

The phoenix rises once again. It directs its wings towards Poitiers in France, where the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) represented by its Director, Dr. Darina Saliba Abi Chedid participated in the 30th anniversary of UNICEF's International Convention on children’s rights, "Childrens' Rights: Progress and challenges for tomorrow".

On the occasion of the World Arabic Language Day, the President of the Lebanese American University (LAU) Dr. Joseph Jabra and the Director of the International Center for Human Sciences - UNESCO, Dr. Darina Saliba Abi Chedid jointly organized a conference held at the CISH premises on October 17, 2019 entitled "The Arabic Language: Roots, Forms and Globalization". Several diplomatic, public and academic figures attended the event: Ambassador of South Korea, Qa’imaqam of Byblos Mrs. Natalie Khoury, Secretary General of the World Cultural University Mr. Roger Hani, the President of the Youth Council of the World Cultural University Mr. Sergio Feghali, the President of Byblos Cultural Council Dr. Nawfal Nawfal, the journalist Mr. Marwan Iskandar, Vice President of Student Affairs at LAU Dr. Elise Salem, and the head of the Lebanese Red Cross in Byblos, Mrs. Randa Kallab.

Over the course of 3 days, on June 25, 26 and 27, the International Center for Human Sciences welcomed 165 second-year Lebanese Army students-officers at CISH Center, Byblos, offering them both knowledge-based and recreational activities.

Under the patronage and presence of H.E Minister of Culture Dr. Mohamed Daoud, the International Center for Human Sciences under the auspices of UNESCO and in collaboration with the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) launched its activities and program during a ceremony held on Thursday June 20, 2019.

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After being appointed Minister of Culture, and in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of the “International Center for Human Sciences”, Dr. Ghattas Khoury visited the center’s headquarters in Byblos, where he was welcomed by the director of the center, Dr. Adonis Akra and his team.

An Iranian cultural delegation visited the “International Center for the Human sciences” where it was hosted by the director of the center Dr. Adonis Akra. The Iranian group included, among others, the cultural adviser of the Iranian embassy in Beirut, Mehdi Chariha Madar, and the director of the Center for Human and Cultural Studies in Iran, Hussein Ali Kabadi. Discussions focused on the relaunch of cultural agreements between Lebanon and Iran and the exchange of expertise and students between the two countries.