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
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,
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,
Latest News from National Committees
“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
BS Poland supports Safe cultural heritage — European challenges in times of war and crisis
On 3 and 4 April 2025, the International Forum “Safe cultural heritage — European challenges in times of
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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.
