This Giving Tuesday, preserve the past to protect the future…
Our work relies on the generosity of members and supporters like you. Thank you for your support of our mission and your dedication to cultural heritage [...]
Rescue Initiatives Saved Some of Gaza’s Ancient Artifacts, Much Has Still Been Lost
Recent attacks on Gaza City have left archaeologists fearful about the loss of irreplaceable artifacts, reports The New York Times. A delay in airstrikes enabled local [...]
Blue Shield International 2024 Annual Report Now Available
Blue Shield International has published its Annual Report for 2024. The report was approved by the General Assembly of Members and is now publicly available online [...]
Safeguarding Haitian Art at Le Centre d’Art
As violence continues in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, authorities have taken measures to safeguard the city's art collection inside Le Centre d'Art, one of the oldest [...]
The United States Withdraws from UNESCO
The United States of America has announced today that it will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The withdrawal will take [...]
USCBS Statement on the Wildfires in Southern California
We at the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by the recent [...]
UNESCO Grants Enhanced Protection to 34 Lebanese Cultural Properties
Following an "extraordinary session" of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict on November 18th, UNESCO decided to grant [...]
Updated USCBS Membership Structure & New Members-Only Benefits
In an effort to connect more effectively with our membership, we have recently updated our individual membership structure here at USCBS. There are now four individual membership [...]
UNESCO Calls for Emergency Session to Protect Lebanese Cultural Sites
UNESCO has called for an emergency session to establish urgent measures for the protection of Lebanese cultural sites. The session will take place on November 18th [...]
