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
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
www.unesco.org/culture/en/illicittrafficking
Website