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.
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Latest Blue Shield International News
Heritage protection with global reach
For the third time, representatives from Blue Shield International supported cultural property protection courses with the Multinational Peace
Peter Stone receives prestigious award
Peter Stone, left, being presented by Andy Davis (right) with the IAASF Cultural Protection Ambassador Award. © Trident
Webinar: Lessons Learnt From Past Disasters To Protect Our Historic Buildings From Fire. Can We Prevent the Next Tragedy?
International webinar:“LESSONS LEARNT FROM PAST DISASTERS TO PROTECT OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS FROM FIRE. CAN WE PREVENT THE NEXT
BS Board Report 2020-2023 available now
At the General Assembly on 31 May 2023, Peter Stone, President of the Blue Shield, presented the Board
Latest News from National Committees
“My heart breaks” – intangible heritage in Georgia
Following the conflict between Russia and Georgia in 2008, thousands of Georgians were displaced. The Georgian National Committee
Heritage protection with global reach
For the third time, representatives from Blue Shield International supported cultural property protection courses with the Multinational Peace
Blue Shield mourns loss of BS Senegal President
Mr Babacar NDIAYE (1951-2023) The Blue Shield mourns the loss of Mr Babacar NDIAYE (1951-2023), who passed away
Inaugural cultural protection course held in Iceland
Museum flooding response course, Reykjavík, Iceland, August 2023 © Blue Shield Iceland Blue Shield Iceland – inspired by
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