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From Tradition to Transformation: Empowering Craftspeople in Africa
A high-level event held on the margins of the 34th session of the ICCROM General Assembly shone a spotlight on the vital role of traditional craftsmanship in Africa and the transformative potential of culture-driven capacity building for long-term development.
ICCROM’s 34th General Assembly Charts a Forward-Looking and Strategic Pathway for Heritage Protection
ICCROM held the 34th Session of its General Assembly Session, convening national delegations from its 139 Member States at the FAO headquarters for three days of strategic discussions, decision-making, and international cooperation on the future of cultural heritage conservation.
Strengthening Archaeological Heritage Conservation: National Training Course Launched in Saudi Arabia
The national training course on the Conservation of Archaeological Sites (CSA) in Saudi Arabia, organized by ICCROM and the Heritage Commission, was launched in Riyadh last week. This ten-module programme will run from 25 November 2025 to 21 May 2026.
Celebrating San Marino, ICCROM's 139th Member State
ICCROM is proud to welcome the Republic of San Marino as its 139th Member State. This milestone extends ICCROM’s global reach and reinforces its mandate to advance the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage worldwide. San Marino’s membership brings renewed momentum to ICCROM’s efforts to support Member States in protecting heritage in all its forms and ensuring its lasting value for...
Strengthening Post-Crisis Recovery: In-Person Workshop Kicks Off for International Training Course(PCR-2025)
The second edition of the International Training Course on Post-Crisis Recovery of Cultural Heritage (PCR-2025) moved into its next phase this week in Asti, Italy, with the launch of an intensive, week-long in-person workshop. This follows the successful completion of the online module, which prepared participants for the hands-on activities and field engagement to come.
ICCROM and LUMSA Join Forces to empower youth through international learning experience
ICCROM and the Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta (LUMSA) have formalized a three-year partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing heritage conservation through education, research and transformative capacity building. The agreement, signed by ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and LUMSA Rector Francesco Bonini, unites the complementary...
More Than 2,000 Already Registered for Ctrl+S Culture: AI & Heritage in a Digital World Conference – Join the Global Dialogue!
As our societies, technologies, and environments evolve, the responsibility of caring for our cultural heritage grows ever more complex. In a rapidly transforming world, how do we balance the preservation of authenticity with the potential for technological innovation? How do we ensure all voices are heard in a digital age? And how can AI serve as a bridge, amplifying human wisdom rather than...
A Chilean Delegation Visited ICCROM to Strengthen Cooperation in Cultural Heritage
ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral welcomed H.E. Ennio Vivaldi, Ambassador of Chile to Italy, and a Chilean delegation to ICCROM headquarters for a meeting dedicated to further advancing collaboration.
WHAPS Concludes in Rome: Strengthening African Expertise for the Future of World Heritage
The World Heritage in Africa: Fostering Practitioners for Nomination Processes and Strategies (WHAPS) project concluded with a three-day closing event in Rome from 3 to 5 November 2025, celebrating participants’ achievements and consolidating a growing network of heritage professionals across Africa and Italy. This nine-month initiative was led by ICCROM and the Scuola nazionale del patrimonio e...