The Japan and Pacific 2011 Blue Shield Solidarity group on Facebook contains links to information about libraries, museums, archives and other cultural institutions affected by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Blue Shield expresses its solidarity with all colleagues, the Japanese people, and all people in the Pacific area affected by this disaster. The community mobilizes itself to provide as much help as needed. Join this group, and keep in touch with news about cultural heritage and damaged institutions.
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September 19, 2025
As a side event of UNESCO's upcoming MONDIACULT conference, the BSI Underwater Conflict Heritage Group invites anyone who is interested to join an online event next Tuesday, September 23rd: Underwater Cultural Heritage in Conflict and Post-Conflict [...]
September 17, 2025
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 at the BSI website.
