In commemoration of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the International Council on Archives (ICA), the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) have published a statement expressing their profound concern about the escalating destruction of life and cultural heritage during armed conflict and political instability in today’s world. Their statement can be accessed here.
ICA, ICOM, ICOMOS, and IFLA were the Founding Four organizations of the Blue Shield. They continue to be involved with the Blue Shield’s administration, with a representative from each organization serving on the International Board.
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March 16, 2026
Registration for a hybrid conference titled, "Law, Heritage, & Identity: International Legal Frameworks for Cultural Preservation" at Rutgers Law School is now open. The one-day event will take place on Friday, March 27th and admission is [...]
March 13, 2026
In an article published by the Associated Press on March 12, 2026, USCBS President, Patty Gerstenblith, comments on cultural property protection during the current conflict and the importance of language surrounding rules of engagement. Image of [...]
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In an article published on March 10, 2026, Museums Association highlighted statements and remarks made by heritage organizations expressing their concern about the conflict in Iran, the Gulf region, and the Eastern Mediterranean. The article discussed [...]
