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
Libraries in the Time of War – Talks available online
Cathedral Library of Strängnäs, part of a site visit at the ‘Libraries in the Time of War’ conference,
CPP Action plan agreed with NATO SHAPE J9
The Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women Peace and Security, Irene Fellin hosts the conference on ‘Cultural Property
BSI: 2022 – A Year in Review (mobile view)
We are excited to share our Annual Review of 2022 with you! Professor Peter Stone, President of the
BSI: 2022 – A Year in Review
We are excited to share our Annual Review of 2022 with you! Professor Peter Stone, President of the
Latest News from National Committees
Mali Blue Shield Celebrates African World Heritage Day
Showing the celebratory banner for the International Day of African World Heritage, 05 May 2023. © Blue Shield
BS Georgia launches cultural destruction report in UK
On March 3, Blue Shield Georgia held the UK launch of their Report on the Implementation of International
A Blue Shield National Committee for Croatia
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubrovnik, 2020. Photo: Sanda Milošević It was during
BS Netherlands welcomes new Board member
Foekje Boersma is Head of Collections Care at the KB National Library of the Netherlands. © Blue Shield Netherlands,
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