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Ukraine ¡ª Since August 2022, with the support of the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund, over 300 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine are being marked with the Blue Shield emblem of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict to enhance their protection.

Ukraine ¡ª Workers construct protective installations around the monument ¡®Lion and Lioness marble sculptures¡¯ by Jacob Marmonee in Odesa, Ukraine, in September 2022. This activity is supported by the UNESCO Heritage Emergency Fund.

Ukraine ¡ª The restoration of the roof of the Odesa Fine Arts Museum was also supported by UNESCO through the Heritage Emergency Fund. The museum was damaged by a missile attack on 23 July 2022.

Iraq ¡ª In February 2018, UNESCO launched the flagship initiative ¡®Revive the Spirit of Mosul¡¯, leading international efforts to rebuild the Iraqi city through culture and education. The Al-Saa¡¯a Church, also known as the Convent of Our Lady of the Hour, is currently being restored with the support of the United Arab Emirates.

Iraq ¡ª The rehabilitation and reconstruction of cultural heritage in Mosul rely on traditional techniques and materials as well as local expertise. With the support of the United Arab Emirates, the Al-Hadba minaret is being rebuilt identically, using 200,000 bricks made in Iraq, a technique which has not been used for centuries, and with a leaning structure, which is an extraordinarily complex technical challenge.

Iraq ¡ª View of the reconstruction of the heavily damaged Zyada Palatial House. With the support of the European Union, 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ been rehabilitating this structure of historic significance, as well as over 120 heritage houses in the Old City of Mosul.

Iraq ¡ª Thanks to the funding of European Union, the restoration of historic houses was prioritized, so families can return to their homes. The image shows one of the local houses before and after the rehabilitation.

Afghanistan ¡ª With the support of the Government of Japan, 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ been working on the stabilization of the Buddha niches, conservation of murals, and preparing the removal of Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley from the List of World Heritage in Danger. This year marks 22 years since the destruction of the Buddha statues.

Afghanistan ¡ª 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ undertaken archaeological investigations and mine clearance, and enhanced safety and maintenance at the Shahr-e-Gholghola site, part of the serial components of the World Heritage property of the Bamiyan Valley, thanks to the support of the Government of Italy.

Afghanistan ¡ª The Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage property inscribed in 2002, has been affected by climate disruption and natural hazards, including flash floods, which have severely threatened its stability. This drone image was captured during a risk assessment mission in 2017, financed by the Heritage Emergency Fund. The information contributed to the development of emergency plans for the stabilization and protection of the property.

Afghanistan ¡ª 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ strengthened its efforts to protect cultural heritage in Afghanistan against illicit trafficking. In 2022, through the Heritage Emergency Fund, a comprehensive inventory was undertaken for the archaeological and cultural objects in Bamiyan, which were later transported to the Bamiyan Cultural Centre for safe storage.

Yemen ¡ª The UNESCO World Heritage site of the ¡®Old Town of Zabid¡¯ has been affected by conflicts, climate disruption and long-term neglect. From 2019 to 2020, through the Heritage Emergency Fund, urgent safeguarding measures were undertaken to preserve one of the most ancient houses of the city.

Yemen ¡ª Following the flash floods in the Old City of Sana¡¯a in 2020, urgent interventions were made to ensure the structural integrity of residential houses with
the support of the Heritage Emergency Fund.