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Recalling IFLA’s Declaration on Cultural Property Protection during Armed Conflict

In light of escalating conflicts, IFLA stresses the priority of protecting all people, in accordance with international human rights law. Within the remit of our Federation, we also recall our Declaration on the protection of archives, libraries, museums and heritage places during armed conflicts and political instability.  This joint declaration,… Read More

  • News
  • 22 October 2024

Future Memory: Challenges and opportunities for rare books and special collections from conservation, preservation and discovery angles – projects from individual countries in the Asia – Oceania region

Just as our individual organic memories and lives are subject to decay and loss, so too our cultural and collective memories, recorded in libraries and archives around the world, must be cared for with vigilance if they are to be retrieved now and in the future. Read More

  • Events
  • 02 August 2024

UNIDROIT’s Contribution to the Fight against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Objects – the 1995 Convention

Within the framework of the Himaya Project to fight the illicit trafficking of cultural property, the IFLA PAC Regional Center at Qatar National Library invites you to this webinar, which will address UNIDROIT’s contribution to the fight against illicit trafficking in cultural objects and in particular how to facilitate the restitution of stolen cultural objects and the return of illegally exported cultural objects. Read More

  • Events
  • 24 April 2024

Partnerships to Counter Theft and Trafficking: IFLA Joins ICOM at launch of new Red List

When any type of cultural property disappears, it is a great loss to humanity. However, around the world, cultural objects are at risk of illicit theft and trafficking. This is a complex issue, and working to counter these threats is not a task that one can take on alone. There is a need for collaboration between cultural institutions, like libraries and museums, and with law enforcement, customs organisations, and other stakeholders. IFLA is dedicated to helping protect the world’s cultural heritage, and we work with many partners to build capacity to counter the threat of trafficking. Read More

  • News
  • 27 February 2023