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![ASPAC focal points for periodic reporting gather in Jeonju, Republic of Korea, from 26 February to 1 March 2024. ASPAC focal points for periodic reporting gather in Jeonju, Republic of Korea, from 26 February to 1 March 2024.](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20240403195446im_/https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/18128-LRG.jpg)
Regional workshop on periodic reporting for focal points in Asia and the Pacific region
28 March 2024 – Republic of Korea,Focal points for periodic reporting from countries across Asia and the Pacific (ASPAC) met in Jeonju, Republic of Korea, from
Read more![Traditional slope irrigation in the Upper Valais (Switzerland): the water from the water channel is distributed over the meadow with the help of a watering axe Traditional slope irrigation in the Upper Valais (Switzerland): the water from the water channel is distributed over the meadow with the help of a watering axe](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20240403195446im_/https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/16660-LRG.jpg)
Deadline for the 2025 cycle nominations: 2 April 2024
24 March 2024The submission deadline is fast approaching for nominations to the Lists of the Convention, proposals for the Register of Good
Read more![Culture group from Hardap region in their traditional dresses, dancing to the Aboxan Musik ǀŌb ǂÂns tsî ǁKhasigu (ancestral musical sound, knowledge and skills) during the Regional Culture Festival Culture group from Hardap region in their traditional dresses, dancing to the Aboxan Musik ǀŌb ǂÂns tsî ǁKhasigu (ancestral musical sound, knowledge and skills) during the Regional Culture Festival](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20240403195446im_/https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/13941-LRG.jpg)
Namibia and Zimbabwe move onward to bridge living heritage and education
19 March 2024 – Namibia, Zimbabwe,Stakeholders from Namibia and Zimbabwe explored how to better integrate living heritage into the education system by participating in two
Read more![Masterclass for children Masterclass for children](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20240403195446im_/https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/15695-LRG.jpg)
Four new International Assistance projects supported by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund
5 March 2024 – Côte d'Ivoire, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Uganda, Ukraine,The first meeting of the Bureau of the nineteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee was held on 5 March 2024, chaired by
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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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19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee
02/12/2024 - 07/12/2024Asunción (Paraguay)
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10th session of the General Assembly
11/06/2024 - 13/06/2024Paris (France)
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First meeting of the 19.COM Bureau
05/03/2024 - 05/03/2024UNESCO Headquarters (France)
Themes & programmes
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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.