The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos organized in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Stiftung, and in partnership with Nature by Marc Beyrouthy, a conference on August 11, 2023, entitled “From Food Security to Human Security: Sustainability in Culture and Environment”. The panel sessions hosted experts who highlighted different aspects of food security, […]

The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos organized in collaboration with the Research and Strategic Studies Center at the Lebanese Armed Forces, a conference on August 10, 2023, on “Ocean governance and Maritime Awareness”. The sessions hosted experts to further discuss issues of maritime delimitation, hydrographic activities, the United Nations Convention on […]

The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos organized in partnership with Hanns Seidel Foundation a particularly insightful round-tables on july13-14, 2023 discussing “Women Empowerment in Maritime Leadership: The Blue Humanities Leading the Way to Sustainability”. These panel discussions wouldn’t have been able to come together without the important collaboration with the National […]

The opening ceremony of the Fabriano Art Exhibition was held on Friday May 19, 2023, at the premises of the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH)- UNESCO, Byblos, with the support of the Italian Embassy in Lebanon and the Italian Cultural Institute. The exhibition was inaugurated under the patronage of the Italian Ambassador in Lebanon, […]

The director of the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Dr. Darina Saliba Abi Chedid, welcomed on April 29, 2023 a delegation from the International Council for Adults Education (ICAE) presided by its secretary general, Dr. Katarina Popovic, ICAE Secretary-General. A working meeting was held in the presence of the director, the CISH […]

The International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO launched the annual Humanities Award in its first edition, under the title “Creativity in Fine Arts Category” on Friday, December 27, 2023 at its premises in Byblos, where a selected group of renown fine artists were honored in recognition of their creativity, innovation, and preserving the […]

The echoing of children’s laughter remains the icon of the feast…. The International Center for Human Sciences, at the initiative of its director, Dr. Darina Saliba Abi Chedid, hosted a Christmas Celebration in its premises at the entrance of the Old City, where, in a Christmas atmosphere, gifts were distributed to the children’s friends of […]

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 […]

On the occasion of the World Music Day, the International Centre for Human Sciences (CISH) – UNESCO, Byblos is organizing in partnership with Hanns Seidel Stiftung – Amman Office: Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, a round table entitled: “Intercultural Music for Peacebuilding and Societal Change” on June 21, 2021 with the participation of renown musicians and experts. […]

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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