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World Monuments Fund's (WMF) Ukraine Heritage Response Fund

Supporting immediate action to protect Ukraine's irreplaceable treasures from further damage and preparing post-crisis recovery conservation at cultural heritage sites.

Museums Association: UK museum community urged to get involved in Ukraine aid efforts

A number of initiatives have launched to support the country's museum workers and cultural heritage

Europa Nostra: 2022 Session of the World Heritage Committee cannot be chaired by Russia and cannot take place in Kazan

On 14 March 2022, Europa Nostra conveyed an urgent appeal to all 21 members of the World Heritage Committee concerning the chairmanship and location of the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.

Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine creates resource for documentation of war crimes against humanity and cultural heritage sites

Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine creates resource for documentation of war crimes against humanity and cultural heritage sites

Support for Ukraine - Initiatives to help protect and care for cultural heritage in Ukraine during and after the conflict

ICON Initiatives to help protect and care for cultural heritage in Ukraine during and after the conflict

Webinar: 'Civil Society in Action for Ukraine's Endangered Heritage'

Global Heritage Fund, alongside OurWorldHeritage and Europa Nostra, is co-organizing the webinar 'Civil Society in Action for Ukraine's Endangered Heritage'.

• Venue: Zoom
• Date: 31/03/22
• Time: 1:00pm–12:00am

ICOM Call for Donations to Support Museums and Museum Professionals in Ukraine

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) would like to acknowledge the significant outpouring of support from the global museum community for the protection and valorisation of Ukrainian cultural heritage since the start of the invasion by armed forces of the Russian Federation. ICOM expresses its gratitude for the many offers of assistance received since the beginning of the conflict, a testament to the solidarity between the museum professionals and cultural actors in general.

NEARLY USD 90 MILLION PLEDGED IN PARIS FOR ALIPH AND THE PROTECTION OF HERITAGE IN CONFLICT AREAS

Greece has pledged to support the efforts of the ALIPH Foundation, an international alliance for the protection of cultural heritage in conflict areas.

Upcoming Event: Heritage and Humanitarian Collaboration in Emergency Response

This Culture in Crisis event will discuss bridging the gap between the heritage and humanitarian sectors, exploring themes relating to communication, collaboration and the role of heritage in peacebuilding.

• Venue: Online
• Date: 05/04/22
• Time: 2:00pm–3:00pm

ICOM Poland launches initiative to support Ukrainian Museum Professionals

ICOM Poland launches initiative to support Ukrainian museum professionals arriving in Poland as Refugees. See letter outlining ICOM Poland’s initiative and guidance for offering support.