Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Convention
2023-10-17
Adopted on 17 October 2003, the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage celebrates its 20th anniversary today.
Training for new generation of facilitators from Africa and the Arab States
2023-10-11
During five days in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, 25 new facilitators –from Africa and from the Arab States – participated in a training of trainers’ workshop to learn about the core concepts, methodologies, and mechanisms of the 2003 Convention.
Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean strengthen their capacities for the preparation of nomination files
2023-10-06
From 8 to 25 September 2023, more than 70 participants from 16 Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and territories came together online to strengthen their capacity on the preparation of nomination files for the Lists of the 2003 Convention.
Three new International Assistance projects in Africa supported by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund
2023-10-04
The Bureau of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage examined and approved, on 2 October 2023, three International Assistance projects in Africa.
Information and exchange meeting of the eighteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
2023-09-30
This year the eighteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place in Kasane, Republic of Botswana from Monday 4 to Saturday 9 December 2023.
Experts reflect on economic dimensions of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding
2023-09-28
A group of experts from all regions of the world are meeting at UNESCO Headquarters from 27 to 28 September 2023 (Part I) to explore ways to maximize the positive effects of economic activities on living heritage safeguarding and sustainable development on communities, groups and individuals, while mitigating their negative impacts.
Stakeholders in Canada expand efforts to safeguard living heritage
2023-09-27
The report from ‘Conversations about Intangible Cultural Heritage’ is now available, outlining key messages and recommendations that emerged during the discussions.
UNESCO Cairo strengthens collaboration for the Safeguarding of Living Heritage in Sudan
2023-09-21
In the framework of the Safeguarding Sudan’s Living Heritage (SSLH) project, UNESCO Cairo Office and Khartoum Office, in partnership with the British Council, joined forces to hold the Expert Meeting on Living Heritage and Emergencies: Planning the Response for Safeguarding Living Heritage in Sudan at the Child Museum in Heliopolis in Egypt from 10 to 13 September 2023.
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