What is the Blue Shield? Who is in it? How does it protect cultural property in crisis and conflict? Read why the Blue Shield is needed.
Blue Shield has sent missions into countries in conflict, or experiencing disasters, to conduct damage assessments and offer assistance.
See where Blue Shield has already a local committee or be invited to establish your own local committee together with Blue Shield International.
The Blue Shield Board invites expressions of interest to host the 2026 General Assembly, Conference and Training Workshops.
Latest Blue Shield International News

IAP-BSI webinar: Cultural Property Awareness: From Crime to Court
Webinar Invitation Dear Colleagues, Please join us for a webinar organised by the International Association of Prosecutors in

Blue Shield Annual Report 2024 Available NOW
The Blue Shield Annual Report was approved by the General Assembly of Members and is now available for

Welcome and updates to the Blue Shield Board
Ömer Dabanlı Anna Puhr Welcome to new Board Members and Congratulations! The Blue Shield is delighted to welcome

Supporting Syrians and their Heritage Webinars (Parts 1 & 2)
Blue Shield and Heritage for Peace were pleased to host two online Webinars on Supporting Syrians and their Heritage,
Latest News from National Committees

Seminar invitation with President Stone and BS Sweden
Invitation to seminar Blue Shield Sweden is inviting you to a seminar on Protection of Cultural Heritage in

“Strengthen Appreciation”: Malians celebrate at Tomb of Askia
Visit of the Mayor to see the restoration work © Blue Shield Mali Restoration work has been ongoing

Happy Anniversary to our National Committees
This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of our first national committees! In 2000,

BS Ireland works with Irish Red Cross
Gretchen Allen (chair) and Patrizia La Piscopia help judge the Corn Adomnáin International Humanitarian Law Competition 2025 © Blue
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