Encouraging examples we want to see more of! Recent restitution cases of cultural objects using our 1970 Convention, prohibiting traffic of cultural property
On 14 May 2014, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Hague Convention - the only intl agreement that focuses exclusively on the protection of cultural heritage during hostilities. It's our main tool to prevent destruction, misuse or theft of cultural property in conflict. 126 States are party to the Hague Convention. On this day, we call upon all States to work together to ratify and implement it http://ow.ly/wQqNu
The World Heritage City of Aleppo has again been hit by a major explosion against the Carlton Citadel Hotel, a building from the turn of the 20th century in the vicinity of Aleppo’s Citadel and adjacent to its souks. Heritage should not be taken hostage in the conflict http://ow.ly/wHFDG
Celebrating Senegal's rich cultural diversity in the Bassari Country, a World Heritage Site since 2012. UNESCO welcomes the new Cultural Center in Bandafassi to promote and preserve the Bassari Country's heritage. http://bit.ly/Ss7lcu #senegal #culture
Stop the illegal trafficking of cultural property! We love this winning entry of our poster competition held in our Montevideo office - Congrats to artists Alejandro Rodriguez Juele & Nicolás Peruzzo!
Today, all hands join to lay the brick to rebuild Timbuktu. The UNESCO World Heritage site was damaged by armed extremists who occupied the north and centre of Mali in
Today, all hands join to lay the brick to rebuild Timbuktu. The UNESCO World Heritage site was damaged by armed extremists who occupied the north and centre of Mali in
The destruction of Syria’s cultural heritage must stop. It gravely affects the identity and history of the Syrian people and all humanity, damaging the foundations of society for many years to come
Staff from UNESCO's Office in Dakar ( visited a project for women in the Niaga village to celebrate The told how literacy has helped improve their business of selling vegetables.
