Speaker Biography

Stefania Giannini

Dr Stefania Giannini is the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education. A prominent figure in global education, she provides strategic vision and leadership in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Education 2030 Agenda to ensure education remains a top priority on the world’s political agenda.

Believing that partnership is the new leadership, Dr Giannini has mobilised action-driven coalitions such as the Global Education Coalition, connecting over 200 private and public partners, focusing on digital learning and AI in education, and the Greening Education Partnership, which brings together nearly 100 countries and 1,600 organisations.

With an academic background in the Humanities and a PhD in Linguistics, Dr Giannini served as Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia (2004-2012). As Minister of Education, Universities and Research of the Republic of Italy (2014-2016), she led significant reforms centred on social inclusion and cultural awareness. She also served as Senator of the Republic (2013-2018).

Recognised for her thought-leadership and strategic acumen, Dr Giannini is frequently invited to serve on high-level committees and advisory boards, providing guidance and expertise on key policy and organisational matters.

About the Presenter(s)
-Dr Stefania Giannini is the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education.

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