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Addressing environmental challenges with Living Heritage
Every 5 June marks the World Environment Day – a renewed opportunity to highlight the different ways in which living heritage contributes t
Read moreFive new projects supported by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund
Angola, Bangladesh, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, ...The second meeting of the Bureau of the nineteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible
Read moreDates for the tenth session of the General Assembly adjusted (11 to 12 June 2024)
The Secretariat wishes to announce that the dates for the tenth session of the General Assembly of the States Parties
Read moreMilestone 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 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.