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Minaret collapses in Morocco
24 February. On 19 February a centuries-old minaret collapsed due to heavy rains in the World Heritage city of Meknes, Morocco. In the wake of the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to property, the Director-General and Staff of ICCROM extend their deepest condolences to the government and people of Morocco.
Mounir Bouchenaki, Director-General, ICCROM |
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Classifieds: events, grants, jobs, websites, etc.
17 February. Training: UNESCO Chair Program on Cultural Heritage and Risk Management, Kyoto, Japan
11 February. Events: Conservation events this month
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Heritage news in the media worldwide
15 February. Protecting the Past
11 February. Battered Haitian art shines through devastation
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New Member State
8 February. ICCROM is pleased to announce the adhesion of Afghanistan as a new Member State as of 7 February 2010. The adhesion of Afghanistan brings the number of ICCROM Member States to 129. |
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Activities of the Director-General this month
16 February. UNESCO
8 February. Spain
1 February. Algeria
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We want your feedback: endangered collections
2 February. UNESCO and ICCROM, together with other partners, have prepared a draft practical guide for basic documentation of collections in small museums and would like your help in improving it. |
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© Daniel Elie / ISPAN 2010 |
Helping Heritage in Haiti
1 February. In the wake of the earthquake in Haiti on 12 January there has been a huge response by cultural heritage organizations worldwide. At present, the most important issue is to join efforts to coordinate initiatives to ensure an effective result. |
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ICCROM book sale
1 February. Huge savings on selected ICCROM titles are now available from our online bookstore. Follow the link below to the special offers page. The price of all books in the sale has been reduced by at least 50%. |
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Floods in Peru
1 February. In the aftermath of the recent devastating floods that struck the region of the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Director-General and Staff of ICCROM extend their deepest condolences to the government and people of this country who
have been disastrously affected by the loss of lives and the destruction
of property.
Mounir Bouchenaki, Director-General, ICCROM |
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Course announcements
26 January. Management Planning for Cultural Heritage, China
14 January. JPC 2010 - Conservation of Japanese Paper, Japan
6 July. Wood conservation 2010, Norway |
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ICCROM vacancy announcement
29 December. ICCROM is seeking to appoint a conservation research specialist who will help co-ordinate ICCROM’s research functions. |
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