A special information session on Lebanon was held on Tuesday at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, aiming to present the organization’s support plan for Lebanon.
This plan, based on a resolution adopted by UNESCO’s Executive Board last October, will provide support for the education, media and journalist protection sectors, and safeguard archaeological sites and Lebanese heritage.
UNESCO directors presented the support plan and the financial resources needed from donor countries, amounting to $18.9 million.
Lebanon’s ambassador to UNESCO, Mustafa Adib, thanked the organization and its member states for their continuous support. He emphasized the importance of implementing the proposed support plan to strengthen the resilience of Lebanon’s vital sectors.
In November, UNESCO warned Israel against targeting Lebanese heritage sites, stressing that such actions constitute a serious violation of the 1954 Hague Convention and could lead to potential legal action.
The organization had previously approved measures in November to protect 34 Lebanese archaeological sites, following extensive efforts by Lebanon and the international community to safeguard its cultural heritage.
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