Paris, October 9, 2026. — On October 8 and 9, 2026, the Traditional Meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO was held in Paris, on the sidelines of the 225th session of the Organization’s Executive Board.
The event was opened by the Organization’s Director-General, Mr. Khaled El-Enany, and the Assistant Director-General for Africa Priority and External Relations, Lidia Brito. It provided a timely opportunity to reaffirm the central role of National Commissions in coordinating UNESCO’s work in their respective countries.
Progress in implementing the UNESCO 80 Roadmap, the Gender Equality Priority, and the work of the Education and Culture sectors was presented. The meeting also featured a fruitful discussion and exchange of views on the challenges faced by National Commissions and their experiences in their respective countries.
Cuba was represented by Mirta Granda Averhoff, President of the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO (CNCU).