The Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

The guiding principles of the Convention and the motivation for its conclusion, dissemination and respect are summarised in the preamble, which states, among other things: In addition to rules designed to ensure the protection and respect of cultural property during an armed conflict, these agreements also provide for security measures to be implemented in times of peace.īlue Shield International, based in The Hague, is active in the field of international coordination with regard to military and civil structures for the protection of cultural assets. In contrast to these parts of International Humanitarian Law, the agreements on the protection of cultural property were drawn up under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is primarily responsible for the dissemination and monitoring of compliance. All three agreements are part of International Humanitarian Law, which, in the form of further agreements, primarily includes provisions defining the permissible means and methods of warfare and aiming at the widest possible protection of persons not involved in the fighting. The provisions of the 1954 Convention were supplemented and clarified by two protocols concluded in 19. The distinctive marking of cultural property under the Hague Convention ( Blue Shield).ĭirector-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ĭisclaimer: The distinctive emblem is a protective symbol used during armed conflicts and its use is restricted by international law

International acceptance and partnering organisations UNESCO Blue Shield International Other civil society structures.Implementation of the Convention Punishment for infringements Siege of Dubrovnik and the Mostar Bridge Khmer Rouge Tribunal Destruction of cultural heritage by ISIL.Second Protocol to the Hague Convention Enhanced protection The Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict The Fund for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict Sanctions and individual criminal responsibility Military Manual.The Hague Convention Safeguarding cultural property Respect for cultural property Occupation Special protection.History Preceding conventions Destruction of cultural property in World War II The Nazis and 'degenerate art' Nazi plunder in Eastern Europe After World War II.Introduction Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

The Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict