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Proceedings and recording now available: reflections on 50 years of World Heritage
Proceedings of a public event held in Florence in November 2022, bringing together local authorities, civil society, and heritage experts to reflect on governance, community engagement, and challenges facing the World Heritage Convention.
OWH Statement at the 47th World Heritage Committee: Institutionalizing the Guiding Principles for Sites of Memory
At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Dr Tokie Laotan-Brown delivered a formal statement on behalf of OurWorldHeritage Foundation. You can read the full one-minute version of our statement here.
Opening Doors: A New Phase for OurWorldHeritage
Our online community of over 3,600 subscribers and thousands of followers is still here, and we want to bring it back to life so everyone can take part and benefit.
OWH Statement at the 46th World Heritage Committee: Strengthening Civil Society’s Role in Decision-Making
At the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Dr. Shikha Jain delivered a formal statement on behalf of OurWorldHeritage Foundation. You can read the full one-minute version of our statement here.