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Marking the second Islamic World Heritage Day on 25 September, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) called on stakeholders to step up efforts on tangible and intangible cultural heritage, particularly in terms of publicizing and preserving this heritage, as well as harnessing technology such as artificial intelligence for its safeguarding and accessibility. The Islamic World Heritage Day is part of a broader ISESCO strategy that adopts a more comprehensive vision towards preserving the heritage of the Islamic world.
The Online Regional Arab Dialogue on the Fight against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property took place on 6 September. Hosted by UNESCO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, the Arab Dialogue meeting was held as part of the global commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO 1970 Convention to take stock of five decades of combating illicit trafficking of cultural property. Insecurity in the region is a particular concern and the 50 participants especially highlighted the need for special training on emergency evacuation of museum collections. The meeting also identified several other needs, actions and priorities for the future and fed into an international conference organized by UNESCO on 14 September 2021.
Al Mawred (Culture Resource) regional civil society organization has announced 12 alliances selected to participate in an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural entities who seek to set up collaborations. It is part of the All-Around Culture Programme to foster a vibrant cultural ecosystem as an enabling environment for social and economic inclusion of young people in seven countries across the Arab region including Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, and Libyan and Syrian communities in these countries.
The Online Regional Arab Dialogue on the Fight against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property took place on 6 September. Hosted by UNESCO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, the Arab Dialogue meeting was held as part of the global commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO 1970 Convention to take stock of five decades of combating illicit trafficking of cultural property. Insecurity in the region is a particular concern and the 50 participants especially highlighted the need for special training on emergency evacuation of museum collections. The meeting also identified several other needs, actions and priorities for the future and fed into an international conference organized by UNESCO on 14 September 2021.
Al Mawred (Culture Resource) regional civil society organization has announced 12 alliances selected to participate in an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural entities who seek to set up collaborations. It is part of the All-Around Culture Programme to foster a vibrant cultural ecosystem as an enabling environment for social and economic inclusion of young people in seven countries across the Arab region including Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, and Libyan and Syrian communities in these countries.
28 September 2021
Last update:20 April 2023
