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Catalonia ICH NGO Forum Conference

In June 2015 the ICH NGO Forum will be partner for an international meeting for Accredited NGOs, initiated by ENS de l'Associacionisme Cultural Català. The aim of the meeting is to take further steps in the organization of NGO activities contributing to the implementation of the 2003 Convention and in…
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February 20, 2015
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ICHNGO Forum 2014 Symposium

The annual SYMPOSIUM of the forum that took place on November 23 offered a direct follow up of the decision made in the Baku Session by the IGC (DECISION 8.COM 5.c.1): Encouraging States Parties to ‘Promote increased NGO and community involvement in the development of policy, legislation, safeguarding plans and…
ICH NGO Forum
January 13, 2015
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The report of the ICH NGO Forum at the 9.COM

(see below for the french version) Dear Mister Chair, Thank you for offering the floor to the ICH NGO Forum. We are very delighted to bring a report of the annual SYMPOSIUM of the forum taking place yesterday and bringing a direct follow up of the decision made in the…
ICH NGO Forum
November 24, 2014
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The programme of the 2014 Symposium

Symposium on the occasion of 9.COM Intergovernmental Committee Meeting of the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage 23 November 2014 Maison des associations du 7ème arrondissement, 4, rue Amélie, 75007 Paris (see below for the frech text)         PURPOSE of the Symposium The 2003 Convention…
ICH NGO Forum
November 21, 2014
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Brokers, Facilitators and Mediation

Brokers, Facilitators and Mediation. Critical Success (F)Actors for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. A new publication on cultural brokerage and safeguarding intangible heritage. The 2003 UNESCO Convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and the subsequent versions of the Operational Directives have significant effects on cultural heritage practices…
ICH NGO Forum
November 21, 2014
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Symposium of the ICH NGO FORUM

SYMPOSIUM OF THE ICH NGO FORUM PARIS, 23 november 2014 (For the french version see below) SYMPOSIUM ICH NGO FORUM INVITATION And CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS by NGOs and States Parties representatives What are the roles and contributions of ICH NGO’s in the development of public policies, legislation, safeguarding and sustainable…
ICH NGO Forum
November 10, 2014
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The international conference “Cutting Edge Craftmanship”

The international conference "Cutting Edge Craftmanship" will be held on November 21st in Brussels. The Conference "Cutting-edge apprenticeship" explores what a Living Human Treasures Programme (UNESCO) has to offer and relates diverse international experiences to opportunities for policy developments in Flanders (Belgium). In the Morning session international speakers reflect on…
ICH NGO Forum
November 9, 2014
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ICH-related research: a working bibliography

ICH-related research: a working bibliography A working bibliography focusing on issues relating broadly to the implementation of the UNESCO Intangible Heritage Convention and related legal instruments, and the safeguarding of intangible heritage at international and national or local levels has recently been published. It was initiated by Harriet Deacon and…
ICH NGO Forum
November 6, 2014
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23 November 2014 – Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE ! SYMPOSIUM ICH NGO FORUM 23 November 2014 Paris 10.30am - 5pm Which roles and contributions of ICH NGO’s in the development of public policies, legislation, safeguarding and sustainable development plans? On the occasion of 9.COM Intergovernmental Committee Meeting of the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safegurding…
ICH NGO Forum
October 10, 2014
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The 2014 Intangible Cultural Heritage conference held in Korea

A selection of pictures from the the 2014 Intangible Cultural Heritage Conference on “Towards Efficient Roles of NGOs for Safeguarding ICH in the Asia-Pacific Region” held in Jeonju, Korea, from 26 to 28 June 2014. The Conference was a great success, attracting over 150 participants and provided wonderful intellectual and…
ICH NGO Forum
July 29, 2014
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ICH NGO FORUM NEWS

ICH NGO FORUM  NEWS (Version française ici-dessous) Dear colleagues in the ICH NGO FORUM, the 2003 UNESCO Convention 5th General Assembly (5.GA) is approaching, taking place from June 2 to 5 in Paris. For those of you, who plan to travel to Paris, we kindly provide you with the schedule…
ICH NGO Forum
April 10, 2014
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NGO STATEMENT ICH-8.COM

Here you can download the last STATEMENT produced in Baku by the members of the ICH NGO FORUM: 8COM Baku NGO STATEMENT  (English version) 8COM Baku NGO STATEMENT (FRA) (Franch version)      
ICH NGO Forum
December 6, 2013
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Informative speech on the part of the NGO Forum

Jorijn Neyrink, ICH NGO Forum - Normal014falsefalsefalseITX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ©UNESCO/METLEBINFORMATIVE SPEECH on the part of the NGO Forum (on Monday 2nd of December 2013, at the occasion of the eight Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO 2003 Convention - Baku, Azerbaijan)         Mister Chair, Thank you for…
ICH NGO Forum
December 3, 2013
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Webcast of the NGO Forum

You can follow via webcast the NGO FORUM meeting and the eighth session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Baku. Approximative schedule of live retransmissions: 1 December (NGO Forum): from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Baku time) From 2 to 7 December: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to…
ICH NGO Forum
November 29, 2013
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ICH NGO FORUM 8.COM – 1 December 2013

ICH NGO FORUM 8.COM Agenda DECEMBER 1 2013 - ICH NGO FORUM SYMPOSIUM and MEETING JW Marriott Absheron Baku – Sharg Hall 11:00-13:00 Symposium (for ICH NGO FORUM MEMBERS and open to all participants to 8.COM; State observers are welcomed) 11:00-11:05 Opening of the Symposium 11:05-11:10 Welcome Word - by…
ICH NGO Forum
November 26, 2013
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Intangible cultural heritage and tourist activities: the case of Venice

The conference is included among the events that celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. ITALY - Venice, 22 – 23 November 2013  - Marittima, Terminal 103 - Sala Auditorium Scientific Committee: Maria Laura Picchio Forlati, Italian Society of International Law, Scuola di…
ICH NGO Forum
November 18, 2013
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Agenda 1 December 2013 – ICH NGO FORUM SYMPOSIUM and MEETING

Agenda 1 DECEMBER 2013 – ICH NGO FORUM SYMPOSIUM and MEETING 11:00-13:00     Symposium for ICH NGO FORUM MEMBERS and open to all participants to 8.COM; state observers are welcomed. 11:00-11:10       Opening 11:10-12:30    4 symposium presentations (10 minutes) each followed by discussion (10 minutes) 12:30-13:00    plenary discussion with all speakers…
ICH NGO Forum
October 17, 2013
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Call for papers – ICH NGO FORUM Symposium 8.com

CALL FOR PAPERS ICH NGO FORUM SYMPOSIUM 8.COM Introduction
 During the Intergovernmental Committee Meeting 8.COM in Baku Azerbaijan (December 2013), one of the (many) items at stake will be the reflection on the criteria and modalities for accreditation of non-governmental organizations. Today, 156 NGOs are accredited in relation to the…
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October 17, 2013
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NGO STATEMENT ICH-7.COM

NGO STATEMENT ICH-7.COM (Paris, 6th December 2012) 1. The ICH NGO Forum appreciates the role and the trust that the Intergovernmental Committee has given to civil society to help in the implementation of the ICH Convention. 2. The NGO Forum is grateful for the support brought by the ICH Fund…
ICH NGO Forum
October 17, 2013
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Hotels in Baku for the next meeting

The colleagues of the UNESCO Intagible Cultural Heritage secretariat wish to inform you all that the list of hotels in Baku offering special arrangements for the participants of the 8.COM is available on the following UNESCO-webpage: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?lg=en&pg=00597.
ICH NGO Forum
September 17, 2013
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NGO Forum Symposium on 1st of December 2013 in Baku

NGO Forum Symposium on 1st of December 2013 in Baku The accredited NGOs Forum Meeting and Symposium will be held Sunday 1  December 2013 (expectedly from 11-17h);  So, book your flights to Baku for 8.COM keeping our NGO Forum Meeting in mind that will take place the day before the Committee meetings!…
ICH NGO Forum
September 3, 2013
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The Cultures of the World

Already forty years that each one, Gannat's summer treats him to a special cultural digression, a round the world trip without leaving the city, a one-way ticket to the Other. Indeed, from July, 19th to 29th, «The Cultures of the World » will get ready to put a forfieth candle…
ICH NGO Forum
July 3, 2013
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Intangible Heritage Convention Montreal (QC) – October 17-20, 2013

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the CQPV Context Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a concept that seeks to have an impact on certain cultural practices passed on from generation to generation. This implies, among other things, the improvement of institutional consideration towards the traditional culture sectors. Ever since the UNESCO…
ICH NGO Forum
May 3, 2013