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Blue Shield has sent missions into countries in conflict, or experiencing disasters, to conduct damage assessments and offer assistance.
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Latest Blue Shield International News
Blue Shields Protect Nigerian Heritage
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments of Nigeria and the UNESCO Regional Office, Abuja, are excited to
BSI: 2023 – A Year in Review
We are excited to share our Annual Review of 2023 with you! Professor Peter Stone, President of the
Patrick Boylan – a truly remarkable legacy
Patrick Boylan, founder, then Vice-President of ICOM The Blue Shield is deeply saddened by the passing of Patrick
Blue Shield Leads With Humanitarian Cultural Heritage Protection Course
Yezidi shrine of Mame Reshan after its destruction by the Islamic State © Levi Clancy, Public Domain via
Latest News from National Committees
1954 Hague Convention Anniversary – Information Pack Available
Click on the image to download This year is the 70th Anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention for
Welcome to Blue Shield Italy!
Italy has an outstanding cultural heritage that includes 59 UNESCO World Heritage sites, almost 5000 museums, more than
Partnership success for Blue Shield France
BSF signed a partnership agreement on 7 December with the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP), represented by its president, Marie
Coordination critical to safeguarding in Belgium
Blue Shield Belgium visited the Castle of Freÿr in December 2023 for a site visit according to the
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