Empowerment of civil society for the protection of cultural heritage in conflict and post-conflict areas

This conference will present the Arab Network of Civil Society Organizations to Safeguard Cultural Heritage (ANSCH) projects concerning safeguarding cultural heritage resources in the Arab region, as well as negotiating  challenges and opportunities facing emerging civil society
organizations (CSOs) in wartime.

Representatives from Libya, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria, civil society organizations will speak about their experiences in protecting the cultural heritage in conflict and post-conflict zones. On the second day, they will present scenarios of challenges and opportunities they are encountering in protecting Heritage. 

Furthermore, Heritage for Peace Organization represented by its president will discuss issues related to the implemented projects by ANSCH, ANSCH’s future plan, and assess the needs and potential support to the participants.

Funding agencies and experts in the field of heritage preservation will contribute to the conference by giving support and further recommendation.