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UNESCO and ICCROM join forces with the Maidan Museum of Kyiv to support Ukraine’s museums

Museums foster an integrated approach to cultural heritage as well as the links of continuity between creation and heritage They also enable various publics notably local communities and disadvantaged groups to rediscover their roots and approach other cultures

UNESCO supports museum professionals in the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property in the Caribbean

About thirty specialists and technicians from museum institutions in Argentina Bahamas Belize Cuba Cayman Islands Jamaica Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago benefited from the Virtual Seminar Strengthening the capacities of museum personnel in the Caribbean countries to manage collections with a focus on risk management and the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property which took place between November 8 and 26 2021 in virtual mode from Havana The training offered theoretical knowledge of toplevel professors and experts on vital topics for the preservation of the regions tangible heritage and to protect it from a scourge such as the illicit trafficking of cultural property Some of them shared their impressions of the seminar

December 8, 2021

Madagascar reviews outcomes of UNESCO-ICCROM-ICOM Madagascar ‘Re-Org’ preventive conservation programme

Ms Lalatiana Andriatongarivo Rakotondrazafy Minister of Communication and Culture of Madagascar giving opening remarks at the national restitution meeting on 22 October 2021 © Njaratiana

October 25, 2021

The Opening of the Old Hebron Museum

Hebron 14 October 2021 UNESCO Hebron Rehabilitation Committee HRC the Consulate General of Sweden in Jerusalem and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities with the participation of local and international partners celebrated the inauguration of the Old Hebron Museum after completing the rehabilitation of the abandoned historic building of Palestine Hotel From the iconic Palestine Hotel to a museum with exhibitions envisaged to present stories from Hebron Old Hebron Museum is poised to welcome local and international visitors The premises overlooks the traditional and historic urban fabric of the Old Town of Hebron which is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list since 2017 In his opening remarks Mr Göran Paulsson the Head of the Swedish Development Cooperation highlighted the long history of Swedens support to the cultural heritage in Palestine and its role in job creation and the preservation of collective memory and identity He stated that since its inception in 2012 the partnership between Sweden and UNESCO enabled the rehabilitation of 75 cultural heritage sites in various Palestinian localities with a total amount of over USD 1829 million The Old Hebron Museum now becomes on top of this list Ms Noha Bawazir UNESCO representative to Palestine described the museum building as a masterpiece that bears witness to the unique mission and principles of UNESCO where architectural heritage conservation is connected to the safeguarding of the narratives of Hebron inhabitants and the stories of the past and present She added to achieve this UNESCO provided all the support needed to enable the museums operationalization Ms Bawazir thanked all those who contributed to preserving this distinctive landmark and expressed her gratitude to Sweden for the continued support and generous donation over the past years The rehabilitation of the museum started in 2018 with generous funding from Sweden as a showcase for Hebrons rich history and contemporary life UNESCO provided technical support to HRC in the comprehensive documentation of the building as well as in providing the museums design and museography furniture and equipment in addition to supporting the preparation of its content In her closing remarks HE Ms Rula Maayeh highlighted that Hebron had been named as World Craft City in 2016 which indicates the rich experience the city can offer to its visitors and the inauguration of the Old Hebron Museum after years of neglect and abandonment will definetly contribute to spreading a bright image of Hebrons rich culture and history HE also stressed the need to unite all efforts to bring life back inside the Old Town of Hebron and promote tourism there stressing the Ministrys readiness for support and cooperation with all partners and stakeholders Participated in the inauguration the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities HE Ms Rula Maaya Head of Development Cooperation at the Consulate General of Sweden in Jerusalem Göran Paulsson Governor of Hebron Mr Jibrin Al Bakri Mayor of Hebron Mr Tayseer Abu Snieneh Secretary General of the Palestinian National Commission for Education Culture and Science Dawas Dawas and UNESCO Representative and Head of Ramallah Office Ms Noha Bawazir The ceremony was moderated by the General Director of Hebron Rehabilitation Committee Mr Imad Hamdan

October 15, 2021

UNESCO Second High-Level Forum on Museums to look at post-pandemic challenges

September 19, 2021

Somalia celebrates International Museum Day 2021

Participants in the first celebration of International Museum Day in Somalia 18 May 2021 SOMASA Mogadishu Somalia

Central American museums strengthen their capacities in collections conservation and risk management

Supporting museums: UNESCO report points to options for the future

UNESCO rallies for the future of museums

A new National Museum in Rio de Janeiro rises from the ashes

Madagascar National Museums share experience re-organizing their reserves in ICCROM Re-Org webinar

A presentation was made on the UNESCO ReOrgMadagascar project during the ICCROM webinar on ReOrg in Action on 28 January 2021

January 29, 2021