e-learning resources for topic: Illicit Traffic

2022 EU Report on the Progress in the Implementation of the “Concept on Cultural Heritage in Conflicts and Crises. A Component for Peace and Security in European Union’s External Action” and the Dedicated Council Conclusions

Document

European External Action Service (EEAS)

This document provides a comprehensive overview covering not only aspects pertaining to EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), but also EU’s broader approach to cultural heritage in contexts of conflicts and crises. It can be accessed through the website of the European External Action Service (EEAS).The document provides an analysis based on data collected from the EEAS and the European Commission...

Rome Declaration of the G20 Ministers of Culture

Document

University of Toronto

This document provides information on the founding principles of the declaration adopted by G20 Culture Ministers, in Rome, on July 29 and 30, 2021, for the protection of cultural heritage. It...

Module 1: Illegal Trafficking

Course

World Digital Francophone University (UNFM)

This course is dedicated to the fight against theft and illicit trafficking of cultural property. It is taught by knowledge experts from the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. This...

Countering Illicit Traffic in Cultural Goods: The Global Challenge of Protecting the World’s Heritage

E-Book

International Council of Museums (ICOM)

The e-book is a collection of multidisciplinary case studies and articles describing the nature of antiquities trade, sources of illicit trafficking, and solutions. It can be downloaded from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) International Observatory on...

ICOM Red Lists Database

Database

International Council of Museums (ICOM)

This database compiles all the categories of cultural goods illustrated in the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Red Lists. It can be accessed through ICOM’s website.Red Lists present...

Antiquities Coalition Youtube Channel

Channel

Antiquities Coalition

The official Youtube channel of the Antiquities Coalition presents playlists of webinars, interviews, learning resources and presentations on cultural heritage and global security. The...

Preventing the Illicit Traffic in Cultural Property: A Resource Handbook for the Implementation of the 1970 UNESCO Convention

Document

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

This manual aims to impart to a broader audience a deeper understanding of the various ways to curb and control illicit traffic in cultural property. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Digital Library....

EEAS International Conference on 'The Role of the European Union on the Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Heritage in Conflict and Crisis'

Conference

European External Action Service (EEAS)

This virtual conference discusses the importance of protecting cultural heritage as a diplomatic and advocacy tool for the European Union (EU) towards building peace, security, and development globally. The conference held on November 12-13, 2020, can be viewed on the Youtube channel of the European Centre for Development Policy...

Cultural Heritage Conventions and Other Instruments

E-Book

Institute of Art & Law

This e-book, provides all the significant texts of international law on the protection of heritage and includes a short commentary on the evolution of each one and on their relationship to one another. It can be...

IHL Database: Rule 41 on Export and Return of Cultural Property in Occupied Territory

Document

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

This document elaborates on rule number 41 which says that the occupying power must prevent the illicit export of cultural property from occupied territory and must return illicitly exported property to the competent authorities of the occupied territory. It can...

Legal and Practical Measures Against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property: UNESCO Handbook

E-Book

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

This e-book briefly draws attention to some basic legal and practical measures and tools to help combat illicit trafficking in cultural property. It can be accessed through the website of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) International Observatory on Illicit Traffic in Cultural...

Protecting Cultural Heritage as a Common Good of Humanity: A Challenge for Criminal Justice

E-Book

International Scientific and Professional Advisory Council (ISPAC)

This e-book is a collection of select papers and essays presented at the international conference titled, ‘Protecting Cultural Heritage as a Common Good of Humanity: A Challenge for Criminal Justice,’ held in Italy, 13-15 December, 2015. It can be accessed through the website of the...

ARCA’s eCourses

Course

Association for Research into Crimes against Art (ARCA)

These courses are designed by heritage experts to surface the most useful, accurate and up to date topics across the e-learning landscape on the subject of art crime and cultural heritage...

Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, and the Antiquities Trade

E-Book

University Press of Florida

This e-book provides several in-depth case studies arguing that the antiquities market impacts cultural heritage around the world and is a burgeoning global crisis. It can be accessed through Oxford Academic, which is...

Journal of Field Archaeology

Journal

Boston University

This journal publishes international research on the heritage, ethics and interpretation of archaeological records from excavations, data, surveys, and laboratory work. It can be accessed...

Countering Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Objects in South-East Asia: Capacity-Building Guide and Methodologies

E-Book

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

This document makes recommendations on developing capacity–building activities to counter illicit trafficking in the South-East Asian region. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)...

International Journal of Cultural Property

Journal

International Cultural Property Society

This journal publishes research conducted in the discipline of cultural property, cultural heritage, and related issues. It can be accessed through the website of Cambridge University Press...

World Heritage

Journal

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

This journal features in-depth articles on cultural and natural World Heritage sites. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

Fighting the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property: A Toolkit for European Judiciary and Law Enforcement

E-Book

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

This document consists of a toolkit providing basic reference materials and legal tools for fighting illicit trafficking of cultural property. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Digital Library.This...

UNESCO: Illicit Trafficking Awareness Raising Material

Document

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

This document is a collection of a wide array of multimedia resources and training materials to sensitize on the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property. It can be accessed through the website of...