USCBS Releases Statement on the Iran Conflict and Cultural Heritage
STATEMENT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITTEE OF THE BLUE SHIELD on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Context of Military Operations Affecting Iran March 4, [...]
USCBS Remembers András Riedlmayer (1947-2026)
The U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield was saddened to learn of the recent passing of renowned art historian and cultural advocate, András Riedlmayer. Born in [...]
Resources to Protect our Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times
The main priority in any emergency should always be the protection of human life. Still, as a cultural organization committed to the protection of cultural property [...]
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 [...]
