Cairo, Egypt, 31 March-2 April 2014

The 1970 Convention:

Practical tools & awareness-

raising activities

Intergovernmental Committee (ICPRCP)

Set up in 1978

22 Members

For lost certain cultural objects of fundamental

significance and who are calling for their restitution or

return, in cases where international conventions cannot

be applied

Functions :

Advisory role (framework for discussion and

negotiation, but its recommendations are not

legally binding)

Promotion of multilateral and bilateral

cooperation

Development of public information campaign

Mediation and Conciliation procedures

ICPRCP

The Makonde Mask

In May 2010, the Barbier-Mueller Museum in

Geneva agreed for the restitution of a Makondé

Mask to the United Republic of Tanzania.

The Bogazkoy Sphinx

In May 2011, a bilateral agreement has been

reached between Germany and Turkey on

the Bogazkoy Sphinx.

Rules of Procedure for Mediation and Conciliation in request for

return or restitution cases – 2010

A set of rules and guidance to be applied by when seeking Alternative

Dispute Resolution through the Intergovernmental Committee

Model Provisions on State Ownership of Undiscovered

Cultural Objects – 2011

Model provisions established by UNESCO and UNIDROIT to

assist States in adopting effective legislation for the

establishment and recognition of the State’s ownership of

undiscovered cultural objects.

UNESCO Database

Database of National Cultural Heritage Laws –

2005

an international solution to combat the illicit

traffic of cultural property

a compilation of national laws currently in

force to protect cultural heritage; import/export

certificates for cultural property; official or

unofficial translations of laws and certificates;

contact details for the national cultural

heritage authorities; and addresses of

websites for the protection of cultural heritage.

A Model export certificate

UNESCO-WCO Model export certificate for cultural objects –

2005

A standard, rigorous yet practical, model export certificate

that it is recommended for member states to adopt.

corresponds to useful requirements for identifying and tracing

cultural objects, without, however, being too restrictive for

exporters and customs services.

International Code of Ethics for Dealers

UNESCO promotes an International Code

of Ethics for Dealers in Cultural Property

which builds on the principles laid down in

the 1970 Convention.

Based on various national codes and Dealers'

Codes (such as the code of the international

federation of art and antique dealer associations

(Confédération internationale des Négociants

d'Oeuvres d'Art, CINOA).

The Emergency Red Lists

Published by ICOM

Aim: to help art and heritage

professionals and law enforcement

officials identify Egyptian objects

that are particularly in danger: it

describes the categories or types

of cultural items that are most

likely to be illegally bought and

sold.

Capacity-building

On a regular basis, UNESCO organizes regional or national

information and promotion seminars, aimed at a better understanding

of the concepts, measures and mechanisms of its normative

instruments.

Training activities are comprised of three elements:

a legal component,

an operational component, and

an educational and awareness-raising programme

In 2012-2013, UNESCO (FO and HQ) organized:

17 workshops

More than 60 countries involved

More than 600 participants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kra3e0DL5sA

WHY?

General awareness is crucial for the protection of cultural heritage in the

short and long term,

WHAT?

All segments of population must be included, and materials need to be

adapted to their particular needs:

• Population from ‘source countries’ and countries of the art market;

• Specialists in the field, in order to be updated on current

developments (publications, regular information on statutory

meetings and newly created legal and operational tools, etc.)

• The general public (documentaries, mini-clips for tourists,

communication materials, etc.)

• Young generations (infographic movies, kits including games,

posters, etc.)

HOW?

Close cooperation with UNESCO FO and national authorities

Goal

Raising awareness among the general

public (tourists, local communities, tour

guides) on the dangers of the illicit

trafficking of cultural property

Distribution

Public spaces and travel areas (airports,

train stations, travel offices, etc.), touristic

sites (like those inscribed on the World

heritage List), embassies of the

concerned countries

In particular

The clips have been customized for the

African and Latin american regions

New clips

For Europe, North America, Arab States

and Asia are in preparation.

Example: General awareness

Goal: raising awareness among young

people about the protection of Iraqi

cultural heritage

The Toolkit is part of the project on

“Civic Values and Life Skills Education

for Adolescents in Iraq” and is going to

be distributed among selected schools

The Toolkit includes:

• an infographic movie on heritage protection and illicit trafficking;

• activities sheet and resource materials for teachers

Example: Educational toolkit for

children in Iraq

Conceived by local teachers in specific

workshops

It includes:

• games, copies of cultural objects,

maps, open visual materials

• key concepts for teachers (UNESCO

Conventions, Mongolian Legislative

Framework, Heritage Sites across

Mongolia)

Distributed among the UNESCO

Associated Schools Network in Mongolia

Example: ‘Cultural heritage in a box kit’

for students in the Orkhon Valley,

Mongolia

Example: Anti-trafficking campaign

Anti-trafficking campaign

UNESCO, UNWTO and UNODC

launched a global campaign

against different forms of illicit

trafficking, including against the

trafficking of cultural property

Aim:

Raise awareness about the most

common illicit goods and services

that tourists might be exposed to

while travelling

Visibility given to national campaigns Example: Argentina

Following an evaluation of the needs, a country can:

Develop awareness-raising tools for public

Develop educational tools for children and youth

Encourage dialogue with dealers in cultural goods and art market in

general

Monitor sales on internet (by a specialized police unit or by a service

from a Ministry)

Consult other national legislations on www.unesco.org/culture/natlaws

Suggested practical measures at country level

THANK YOU

Contact

Sophie DELEPIERRE

Associate Expert

Cultural Heritage Protection

Treaties Section

Division for Cultural

Expressions and Heritage Tel: 00.33.1.45.68.43.26

@: s.delepierre@unesco.org

www.unesco.org/culture/en/illicittrafficking

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