UNESCO World Heritage
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AFRICA
Destruction of cultural heritage condemned by the International Criminal Court
By Rene Wadlow On 22 August 2016, Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi pleaded guilty to organizing and helping to carry…
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ASIA
Palmyra: ISIS-wanton destruction
By Rene Wadlow On 4 October, 2015 Maamun Abdulkarim, the Syrian Director General of Antiquities and Museums, confirmed that the…
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AMERICAS
The Republic of Ecuador: a comprehensive strategy for sustainable development and economic growth
By Peter Tase Since January 2007, the government of Ecuador, under the leadership of President Rafael Correa, has pursued economic…
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EUROPE
18 May: International Museum Day. The advancement of learning and culture
By Rene Wadlow 18 May has been designated by UNESCO as the International Day of Museums to highlight the role…
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