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Milestone achieved as Africa participates in its first regional cycle of periodic reporting
Periodic reporting plays a crucial role in demonstrating a country’s commitment to – and achievement in – safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. States Parti
Read moreNetwork of UNESCO Chairs welcomes a new chair on Intangible Cultural Heritage in Public and Global Governance
Poland,The network of UNESCO Chairs welcomes a new Chair dedicated to living heritage, specifically on Intangible Cultural Heritage in Public
Read moreExploring opportunities for safeguarding foodways as living heritage through digital technologies
On 4 December 2023, UNESCO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched the project ‘International food atlas and digital platform for safeguarding,
Read moreFumiko Ohinata, Secretary of the 2003 Convention
The Secretariat of the 2003 Convention is from now on headed by Fumiko Ohinata. With a doctorate in African archaeology and
Read moreStatutory meeting and activities
General Assemblies 10.GA (2024) 9.GA (2022) 8.GA (2020) 7.GA (2018) 6.GA (2016) 5.GA (2014) 4.GA (2012) 3.GA (2010) 2.GA (2008) 1.EXT.GA 1.GA (2006)
Committees 18.COM (2023) 17.COM (2022) 5.EXT.COM (2022) 16.COM (2021) 15.COM (2020) 14.COM (2019) 13.COM (2018) 12.COM (2017) 11.COM (2016) 10.COM (2015) 9.COM (2014) 8.COM (2013) 4.EXT.COM (2012) 7.COM (2012) 6.COM (2011) 5.COM (2010) 4.COM (2009) 3.COM (2008) 3.EXT.COM (2008) 2.EXT.COM (2008) 2.COM (2007) 1.EXT.COM (2007) 1.COM (2006)
20th anniversary 2003-2023
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Priority Africa
Africa’s rich living heritage plays a fundamental role in building a strong cultural identity and shared values across the region.