Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe

President Executive Board @UNESCO (2023-2025). Diplomat/ Teaches at Sorbonne & Sciences Po

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

Sometimes a picture says more than a long speech.

DG- President of GC-Chair EX BR, one table one conversation

@UNESCO is strongest when dialogue replaces distance, when consultation replaces assumption, and when cooperation is recognized not as a concession, but as a strength.

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

Regular dialogue with the leadership of @UNESCO’s Governing Bodies is essential to advancing our shared priorities and strengthening our collective action.

Today, I met with the President of the General Conference, Khondker M. Talha, and the Chairperson of the Executive Board, Nasser Bin Hamad Al Hinzab, to discuss #UNESCO80 and the launch tomorrow of the Open-Ended Working Group on its Pillar 2.

We exchanged views on how UNESCO can further enhance its impact, relevance, and effectiveness in a rapidly changing world. #ForThePeople

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

It was a great pleasure to award the five exceptional women scientists at the 28th L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Ceremony at @UNESCO, together with Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman of @LOrealGroupe and President of the @FondationLOreal.

Professor Liesl Zühlke, Professor Felice Jacka, Professor Sarah A. Teichmann, Professor Raquel Lia Chan and Professor Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic are advancing science in fields that touch lives everywhere — from child heart health and mental health to genomics, food security and regenerative medicine.

Over nearly three decades, the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science programme has supported more than 5,000 women researchers from over 100 countries, and honoured 137 international laureates from 45 countries - seven of whom have gone on to receive the @NobelPrize.

This is more than a record of achievement. It is proof that when women scientists are given the recognition, support and visibility they deserve, science advances — and humanity benefits.

To our 2026 Laureates: congratulations. Your work advances knowledge, improves lives and reminds us what science can achieve when all talents are given their full place. #ForWomenInScience #WomenInScience #ForThePeople

[Amb. Simona-Mirela Miculescu @SMiculescu]

Latin America and the Caribbean Week is happening now at @UNESCO!
Theme: “Peace, Diversity and a Sustainable Future”!
* Tango, salsa, bachata, merengue
* Daily film screenings
* Bazaar with 13+ countries
* Debates on culture, sustainability
A whole region on one stage! Bravo!

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power - Vatican News https://t.co/m4cveVV6ms

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

DG @UNESCO is leading an active effort to expand partnerships and secure the resources necessary to deliver vital programmes for people around the world.

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

In Geneva, I met with foundations, philanthropic institutions, CEOs of top watch brands and representatives of local authorities to strengthen cooperation around @UNESCO’s priorities.

These exchanges reaffirmed the importance of broad partnerships to advance education, sciences, culture and information #ForThePeople.

UNESCO will continue connecting research, policy and action to deliver solutions that benefit people everywhere.

[Permanent Delegation of Armenia 🇦🇲 to UNESCO🏛️ @ArmDl21]

Meaningful and beautiful first celebration of the International Day for #SIDS at @UNESCO HQ, Paris, hosted by the Permanent Delegations of #Armenia 🇦🇲 and the #EU 🇪🇺, as Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of SIDS, together with SIDS delegations to UNESCO.

[🇪🇺 Ambassador Christina Kokkinakis @CKokkinakis]

Int Day of #SIDS @UNESCO

Many thanks to @UNESCO_DG @rababfh2016 @IgnacioYbanez @VeraForReform @JoSpalburg Director Lazare Eloundou, Ambassadors #Australia #Seychelles for their valuable contributions to today’s event!

It was an honour to have you with us!

@EUatOECD_UNESCO

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

At today’s inaugural International Day of Small Island Developing States, I underscored a simple truth: SIDS must be central to our shared priorities.

Contributing less than 1% of global emissions, they face some of the most severe climate impacts.

@UNESCO is committed to working hand in hand with SIDS to strengthen knowledge, build capacities, and foster resilience across societies and ecosystems. #ForThePeople

[Chairperson of the Executive Board of UNESCO @EXBChairperson]

Closing the 224th session of the Executive Board, a new chapter begins for UNESCO aligned with @President43GC and @UNESCO_DG around a shared vision. We have demonstrated unity. Now we must deliver results.

[Chairperson of the Executive Board of UNESCO @EXBChairperson]

Honoured to meet H.E. Mr. Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon. Reaffirmed strong support, in line with the Executive Board decision, including the recent enhanced protection of 39 cultural sites. Protecting heritage and education is key to resilience and peace.

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

It was a great pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Nawaf Salam, to @UNESCO.

The strength of our partnership is more important than ever. UNESCO is fully mobilized alongside Lebanon, and stands ready to strengthen our cooperation in support of education, culture, and communities. #ForThePeople

[Khaled El-Enany @UNESCO_DG]

As part of institutionalizing regular coordination meetings with the leadership of the Governing Bodies, I met today with Khondker M. Talha, President of the General Conference, and Nasser Bin Hamad Al Hinzab, Chairperson of the Executive Board.

I shared my vision ahead of the upcoming Executive Board session, outlining key priorities to strengthen @UNESCO. #ForThePeople

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

Grateful to @UNESCO Director General, Chair of the Executive Board, President of the General Conference and Ambassadors for taking the time to engage with my @SorbonneParis1 students. Your insights on #UN80, diplomacy, and the multilateralism made this exchange truly meaningful.

[President of the General Conference of UNESCO @President43GC]

Honoured to take part in an animated exchange with Sorbonne students yesterday, along with @VeraForReform and @EXBChairperson. Their perspectives were interesting & inspiring – and a reminder that we are stronger when we look beyond national borders to build global solutions.

[Chairperson of the Executive Board of UNESCO @EXBChairperson]

Heureux d’avoir échangé avec les étudiant·e·s de la Sorbonne, avec @VeraForReform, @UNESCO_DG,@President43GC.Leurs idées rappellent que l’avenir du multilatéralisme repose sur le dialogue et la capacité à dépasser les intérêts nationaux pour construire des réponses collectives.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I have just landed in Beirut for a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon.

They did not choose this war. They were dragged into it.

The @UN & I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future that Lebanon & this region so richly deserve.

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

@AmnestyEU @amnesty @vonderleyen 😳

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the courage and leadership of women everywhere. My thoughts are especially with those living through conflict and crisis, whose resilience sustains families, communities, and hope itself. @UNESCO #WomensDay2026

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

⁦Grateful⁩ for the kind tributes from all regions: recognition of principled leadership and our shared commitment to strengthening @UNESCO’s governance and protecting the dignity of all Member States. An honour to have served. Chairperson EX BR 2023-2025

[Vera El Khoury Lacoeuilhe @VeraForReform]

Despite a very heavy schedule, Simon Stiell Executive Secretary @UNFCCC, took the time to come and exchange with my Sorbonne students. His main message: don’t loose hope. #climatechange