On the occasion of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), ICCROM, an intergovernmental organization that works to support its member states in promoting the conservation of all forms of cultural heritage in every region of the world, is bringing the issue of cultural heritage protection to the forefront of the international dialogue on peace, security, and sustainable development. Representing the organization is Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, who is committed to promoting greater integration of heritage conservation into international policies, peacebuilding processes, and climate resilience strategies.
On September 23, ICCROM will participate in and co-sponsor the side event “Cultural Heritage at Stake,” organized in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Greece and Italy and the Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). The meeting will address the role of safeguarding cultural identity, shared memory, and traditional knowledge—elements considered to have an impact on social cohesion, economic opportunities, sustainable recovery, and long-term development.
The Director General’s schedule will continue on September 24 with a speech at the Founding Assembly of Codex Humanitatis, scheduled to take place at the Century Association in New York and organized by Saint Peter for Humanity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to issues of human dignity, cultural heritage, and ethical principles, with a particular focus on transformations related to artificial intelligence. The official visit will also include bilateral meetings with international partners and ministers, as well as roundtable discussions on the environment, food, and the responsible management of resources.
During the high-level ministerial week, Gujral will meet with government representatives, foreign ministers, United Nations officials, international partners, and members of the press accredited to the UN. ICCROM aims to support the integration of heritage conservation into national development agendas and humanitarian response frameworks, taking into account its environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions. The organization thus links heritage protection to the themes of peacebuilding, climate action, sustainable development, and livelihoods, with the aim of strengthening its role within the multilateral agenda.
“Cultural heritage is the lifeblood that binds communities together, fuels sustainable development while offering a sense of belonging, and strengthens resilience in times of crisis,” said Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, Director-General of ICCROM. “The ministerial week of the United Nations General Assembly represents a pivotal moment to ensure that heritage is recognized for what it is: an active and vital force for human dignity, peace, and sustainable livelihoods around the world.”
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