An online conference titled NGOs’ Experiences and Reflections on ICH in Armed Conflicts was organized on April 7th.
The topic of the meeting remains highly relevant due to ongoing conflicts in various regions, resulting in the displacement of large populations both internally and externally. The presentations delivered during the event provided numerous current examples of how warfare and conflict can significantly impact intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and its bearers. Additionally, the potential role of ICH during armed conflicts was highlighted as both important and crucial. The webinar, which focused on the role of NGOs in safeguarding ICH during such circumstances, offered valuable practical insights and reflections.
The next phase involves the preparation of a #HeritageAlive publication, in collaboration with ICHCAP. This publication is scheduled for release at the General Assembly in 2026. Presenters from the conference are pre-qualified for inclusion, though additional contributions are welcome. Interested individuals are invited to submit an abstract as the first step in the process.
Call for abstracts regarding NGOs Experiences and Reflections on ICH in Armed Conflicts
Please send us an abstract before June 20th
- Max 300 words
- In English
Should contain:
- Presentation of your NGO
- Explain the conflicts and the situation, including the geographical area
- Please explain how ICH concerned are affected?
- Explain how you are working with safeguarding of ICH in a war or post-war situation
- Explain if relevant how the ICH has played a role as a tool in a challenging situation. What have you learned?
Please send the abstracts to eivind.falk@handverksinstituttet.no and please copy Rachel Gefferie rrg2@kent.ac.uk and to Janet Blake blake.chrpd@gmail.com. Please don’t send any images now.
#HeritageAlive is one of the working groups under the NGO Forum, while the Persian Garden Institute for Living Heritage, NAKS Suriname and Norwegian Crafts Institute are NGOs accredited to UNESCO. Together they are working to highlight this crucial topic.
Yours sincerely
#HeritageAlive
