Jean Manes

U.S. Acting Permanent Representative to UNESCO. Former U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador. Floridian. Optimist. Personal account

[Jean Manes @jeanmanes]

Filled with gratitude for the Greatest Generation. What a privilege to honor them today in Normandy, France. DDay 80th. From the oldest at 107 years young. 🙏🇺🇸

[Jean Manes @jeanmanes]

Encourage everyone to join in the livestream coverage on June 6th of the 80th anniversary of #DDay as we honor the service and sacrifice of the #GreatestGeneration.

[Jean Manes @jeanmanes]

Look forward to welcoming them to France for the 80th commemoration of #DDay80 🇺🇸

[Ryan Ewing @FlyingHighRyan]

Here at @DFWAirport where @AmericanAir is flying several World War II veterans to France on a specially-chartered 787 Dreamliner.

The oldest onboard is 107-years-old.

[Jean Manes @jeanmanes]

Such an inspirational evening honoring 5 rockstar female scientists. Thank you @LOrealParisUSA Foundation for your 26 year partnership with @unesco to promote women in science.

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Fantastic evening at the 26th L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards! 🌟 Celebrating exceptional women scientists from around the globe who are tackling critical challenges in public health. Their groundbreaking work proves #ScienceNeedsWomen more than ever! #WomenInScience #GenderEquality #FWIS2024

@FondationLOreal

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

It’s a honor to welcome to Paris the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, who stopped by to see our U.S. UNESCO team. The U.S. is committed to the work of UNESCO, in particular media freedom around the world. #WorldPressFreedomDay

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

One thing I love about my job is getting to spend time with brilliant minds tackling some of the toughest challenges ahead of us. Grateful for the strong advocacy and commitment from 22🇺🇸 university chairs. They are part of an innovative global network of over 1,000 research chairs across 125 countries @UNESCO. Looking forward to what’s ahead!

[TonyLong-CEO-GFW @darkbluebloke]

Vessel viewer is providing insights that are easy to access, understand and use. Open data tools on @GlobalFishWatch platform, such as this, will make a difference in how we manage ocean resources. #OurOceanGreece #EndIUUfishing
#OurOcean2024 @MooreFound @BloombergDotOrg

[Michael J. Rigas @DepSecStateMR]

Grateful for the opportunity to participate in today’s @USUNESCO roundtable on “AI for Good” with U.S. tech companies. The private sector will play a key role in helping ensure safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems, as outlined in the U.S.-led UNGA Resolution on AI.

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Appreciated the robust discussion on #AI4Good with @Google @Microsoft @Anthology on strategic private sector partnerships with @UNESCO. The world needs an institution where countries come together to deliver results. The power of hope, followed by the power of action.
#AIEthics
#DigitalLearning

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

We are ready to go - rolling up our sleeves to energize #PriorityAfrica flagship programs, including #CampusAfrica and #ArtificialIntelligence. The United States is investing an additional $2.2 million for #STEM education in African nations - putting women and girls at the center of vital transformation. #GenderEquality
#STEMEducation
#SDG4

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Productive discussion with @DepSecStateMR Verma to put forward bold initiatives at @USUNESCO. #TeamUSA reaches far beyond our team at headquarters - academics, technical experts, private sector, leading foundations, and innovative folks all committed to advance the @UNESCO agenda.

[Michael J. Rigas @DepSecStateMR]

Honored to lead today’s handover ceremony as the U.S becomes cochair of the @UNESCO Priority Africa Group of Friends. We are committed to supporting girls’ STEM education in Africa with a new $2.2 million contribution.

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Important meeting with H.E. François Nkulikiyimfura, Ambassador of Rwanda to @UNESCO and Africa Group President to discuss our collaboration on #PriorityAfrica #STEMEducation #AIforGood and #CampusAfrica. We look forward to partnering with @RwandainFrance on #AIforGood particularly in #SDG 4 – Education.

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Important visit by Secretary @SecBlinken to @UNESCO Headquarters today for the first time since 🇺🇸 rejoined the organization for an in-depth discussion with Director General @AAzoulay. We are fully engaged with UNESCO to promote innovation, build capacity, and advance U.S. leadership with partners around the world.

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Great to welcome @SecBlinken to @UNESCO showcasing how important 🇺🇸leadership is within international organizations.

[Gabriela Ramos @gabramosp]

Better? Impossible. Great support from #USA @USUNESCO to our work on #ethicsofAI, which is aligned with @POTUS #executiveorder + #US led @UNGA resolution on #AI. Ready to continue advancing #AI that enhances #HumanRights +#humandignity and #genderequality.

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

"The world needs the idea and actions of @UNESCO - an institution that stands for Peace - that lifts up, that empowers, that serves as a beacon of what's possible when countries stand together and find common ground."

Watch the 🇺🇸speech for the 219th Executive Board!
#UNESCOExBd #PlenarySession #StandTogether

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

Starting off this week with the @UNESCO Executive Board Plenary Session, where we presented team 🇺🇸positive agenda, featuring our voluntary funds and initiatives for UNESCO’s top priorities in #HolocaustEducation, #STEMEducationforGirls, #PriorityAfrica, #CulturalHeritageinConflicts, #JournalismSafety, #AIforGood. Our return to @UNESCO reflects our commitment to listen and take action with all member states. The power of hope, followed by action.

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

At Wednesday's launch of @the_IDB's #BIDfortheAmericas program, #SOUTHCOM's Amb. Jean Manes spoke to U.S. business leaders emphasizing that "economic security is nat'l security" & how U.S. business investment & participation is key to security in #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean.

[Jean Manes @jeanmanes]

Great to host @the_IDB President and his team at US Southern Command. Economic security is national security.

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

#SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson was honored to host Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn yesterday to discuss the importance of economic security to the security & prosperity of Latin America & the Caribbean. @the_IDB @igoldfajn