Publications
Latest Publications
- Commentary article by article of the UNESCO 1970 Convention, P.J. O'Keefe, 2014. Available in English and in French. More
- Culture & Development - Stop the Illicit Traffic of Cultural Property (PDF) - published by UNESCO Office in Havana, in December 2013.
Available in English and Spanish. More
Reference Books
- Witnesses to History - Documents and writings on the return of cultural objects, L.V. Prott, UNESCO, 2009. Available in English, French, Arabic and Chinese. More
Videos
Objective
The video material developed by the Secretariat of the 1970 Convention is made available to the national authorities, organizations partnering UNESCO and all people who wish to disseminate the actions taken by UNESCO in the protection of cultural property, notably via social media platforms.
Youth & the dangers of Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property
The “No to Illicit Traffic in Antiquities” (Youth & the dangers of Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property) is a project initiated by the Culture unit at UNESCO Beirut in partnership with Biladi Association, and in collaboration with the Ministries of Culture and Education, that aims at combating illicit trafficking in cultural property through heritage-focused educational programs and school field trips.
End trafficking, save culture
Conflict situations and natural disasters increase the risk of theft and trafficking dramatically. Many instances of plunder, theft and trafficking of cultural objects go unseen or unsolved. Help stop illicit trafficking of cultural property by spreading the video. For more info visit: on.unesco.org/2qnXeYi
This video was produced by the UNESCO Beirut Office in the framework of the Emergency Safeguarding of the Syrian Cultural Heritage project, funded by the European Union and supported by the Flemish Government and the Government of Austria.
Do not let our cultural heritage to be stolen. ¡Say NO to illicit trafficking of cultural property!
Central America is a very rich region in heritage, but badly damaged by theft, looting and the illicit traffic in cultural property. Numerous archaeological artefacts are looted and stolen, but it happens also happens in churches, museums and underwater heritage. In this clip, UNESCO aims to raise awareness on the current situation in Central America and the Dominican Republic and raise awareness that the protection of our heritage corresponds to all.
Palmira en Villa Ocampo: Stop tràfico
The UNESCO office for South America has produced this awareness raising initiative with regards to prevention of illicit trafficking of cultural property. This video not only caters to warn tourists about the issue of purchasing cultural objects without verification but also contains a few short clips of officials showcasing their commitment to preserve the world heritage.
Protection of Cultural Property in Iraq
The UNESCO Iraq Office produced 3 television spots, in Arabic and just under a minute each in length, were broadcasted in 2012 on a number of Iraqi television channels to raise awareness on the dangers of illicit trafficking of Iraqi cultural property, targeted specifically at the local Iraqi population. More
Help Save the Cultural Heritage of Syria
This video clip was produced by the UNESCO Amman Office to raise awareness on Syria's rich and historical cultural heritage, and the importance to protect it during the conflict. More
