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.
Latest Blue Shield International News
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,
UNTSI CPP course success
Blue Shield was excited to co-organise the third Cultural Property Protection Course in the Curragh, Ireland, together with
Blue Shield Conference Videos Available Online!
Blue Shield International, together with our partners, the Romanian Institute for Heritage of the Romanian Ministry of Culture,
Blue Shield General Assembly 2024 – Minutes and Recording
Blue Shield International, together with our partners, the Romanian Institute for Heritage of the Romanian Ministry of Culture,
Latest News from National Committees
Saving heritage in Mayotte
Tropical Cyclone Chido was a compact but very powerful, destructive, and deadly tropical cyclone which impacted Southeast Africa
Seven Recommendations for implementing the 1954 Hague Convention
On 2 July 2024, Blue Shield Austria, Blue Shield Germany, and partners had the privilege of hosting the
Welcoming Blue Shield Sweden
On August 29, 2024, Blue Shield International was delighted to welcome Blue Shield Sweden as our 34th national
Heritage volunteers encouraged in Belgium
As part of International Volunteer Day (5 December), Blue Shield Belgium hosted a meet and study afternoon at
SUPPORT THE BLUE SHIELD
Help protect the world’s cultural heritage
Your support is vital in enabling us to fulfill our mission to safeguard cultural heritage throughout the world in peacetime, during conflict and natural disasters.
CREATE A NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Are you considering creating a national committee? The Application Pack explains the roles and responsibilities of national committees, the rights of each committee, and the process that must be followed, as well as links to all the documents needed.
