IHL Database: Rule 39 on the Use of Cultural Property for Military Purposes Document International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) This document elaborates on rule number 39 which says that the use of property of great importance to the cultural heritage of every people for purposes which are likely to expose it to destruction or damage is prohibited, unless...
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...
IHL Database: Rule 38 on Attacks against Cultural Property Document International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) This document elaborates on rule number 38 which states that special care must be taken in military operations to avoid damage to buildings dedicated to religion, art, science, education or charitable purposes and historic monuments unless...
The 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict with Regulations for the Execution of the Convention Document United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) This document provides text of the 1954 Hague Convention, which is the first and the most comprehensive multilateral treaty dedicated exclusively to the protection of cultural heritage in times of peace as well as during an armed conflict. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational...
The Impact of Fundamentalism and Extremism on the Cultural Rights of Women in Iraq Document Research, Assessment and Safeguarding of the Heritage of Iraq in Danger (RASHID) International e.V. This document provides insights into the hardships that women in Iraq face due to fundamentalist interpretations of culture, tradition and religion. It can be accessed through Zenodo, an open repository developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by the European Council...
Cultural Rights and Public Spaces in Iraq Document Research, Assessment and Safeguarding of the Heritage of Iraq in Danger (RASHID) International e.V. This document examines public spaces in Iraq and their role in the promotion and protection of cultural rights. It can be accessed through Zenodo, an open repository developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by the...
Destroying the Soul of the Yazidis: Cultural Heritage Destruction during the Islamic State’s Genocide against the Yazidis Document Research, Assessment and Safeguarding of the Heritage of Iraq in Danger (RASHID) International e.V. This document presents the results of the investigation into cultural heritage destruction during the genocide against the Yazidis. It can be accessed through the website of the Research, Assessment and Safeguarding of the Heritage of Iraq in Danger (RASHID) International.The document was released on 2 August...
Distinctive Marking of Cultural Property: Rules and Practices Document Blue Shield International This document outlines rules and practices of the use of distinctive emblems on cultural property, as well as on personnel engaged in their protection, as defined under international law. It can be accessed through the...
Protection of Cultural Property: Military Manual Document United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) This document is a practical guide for the military forces of the rules of international law for the protection of cultural property in armed conflict. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations...
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...
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage-Capacity-building Materials Repository Document United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) This document provides a repository of learning material to safeguard intangible cultural heritage. It can be accessed through the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The document was...
The Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments – 1931 Document International Museums Office This policy document discusses key conclusions of the conference titled, ‘First International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments,’ held in Athens in 1931. It can be accessed at the website of...
ICOMOS Open Archive: EPrints on Cultural Heritage Document International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) This is a repository of documents relevant to the conservation of cultural heritage. It derives its scientific references from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) as well as international...
