Sylvie Fadlallah

Sylvie Fadlallah (née: Dagher; born 7 July 1948) is a Lebanese diplomat who served as the ambassador of Lebanon to France between 2002 and 2012.

Sylvie Fadlallah
Lebanese Ambassador to France
In office
August 2002 – 2012
Personal details
Born
Sylvie Dagher

(1948-07-07) 7 July 1948
Siguiri, Guinea
SpouseGeorges Fadlallah
Children2
Parents
  • Edouard Dagher (father)
  • Hélène Sader (mother)
Alma materSaint Joseph University
AwardsNational Order of Merit (France)

Early life and education

She was born in Siguiri, Guinea, on 7 July 1948.[1] Her parents are Edouard Dagher and Hélène Sader.[1] She is a graduate of Saint Joseph University where she obtained a degree in political science and law.[1]

Career

After her graduation she joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held various posts there.[1] She was appointed first counselor and then chargé d'affaires to the Lebanese Embassy in France in 1999 which she held until 2002.[1] She was named as the Lebanese ambassador to France in August 2002.[1] Her tenure ended in 2012.[2] She also served as the permanent delegate of Lebanon at the UNESCO during her term as ambassador.[2][3]

Personal life and awards

Fadlallah is married to Georges Fadlallah and has two children.[1] She is the recipient of the National Order of Merit (France; Officer).[1]

References
  1. Who's Who in Lebanon (19th ed.). Beirut: Publitec Publications. 2007. p. 125. ISBN 978-3-598-07734-0.
  2. "Membership and participation". UNESCO. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  3. Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Education. Paris: UNESCO. 2011. p. 48. ISBN 978-92-3-104213-3.
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