UNESCO
Heritage Emergency Fund
Emergency preparedness and response within the domains of the UNESCO Culture Conventions
HEF at a glance
The Heritage Emergency Fund, a multi-donor fund for the protection of culture in emergencies, was established by UNESCO in 2015 to respond effectively to crises resulting from armed conflicts and disasters. The Fund finances activities in the area of emergency preparedness and response within the domains of the UNESCO Culture Conventions.
UNESCO works with Member States by strengthening their ability to prevent, mitigate, and recover the loss of cultural heritage and diversity in emergencies and by advocating for the integration of the protection of culture into humanitarian action, security strategies, and peace-building processes, including harnessing the potential of culture to strengthen resilience and support recovery.
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Republic of Poland
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Lithuania
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Annual Progress Reports
Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2023
2024
Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2022
2023
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Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2021
April 2022
UNESCO
Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2020
April 2021
UNESCO
Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2019
April 2019
UNESCO
Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2018
March 2019
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Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2017
2018
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Heritage Emergency Fund: annual progress report, 2016
Mar. 2017
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