During the conference “Culture Under Threat: The future of the 1954 Hague Convention” there will be discussions about the proposed WAC Accord on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Image credit: Joanne Farchakh Bajjaly.
CULTURE UNDER THREAT
The future of the 1954 Hague Convention
May 15-21, 2014
at the American University of Rome (AUR)
A joint meeting of the American University of Rome, Blue Shield, World Archaeological Congress, and Newcastle University
2014 marks the 60th anniversary of the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its 1st Protocol and also the 15th anniversary of its 2nd Protocol. Sadly, almost every part of the world has seen armed conflict since 1954 and cultural property has been damaged in all of these conflicts through collateral destruction, military insensitivities, and extensive looting.
Accord on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
A call for papers and details of registration fees and accommodation options can be found at http://www.aur.edu/gradschool/2014/02/28/the-future-of-the-1954-hague-convention/
PRE INTER-CONGRESS PROGRAM
Thursday, May 15:
ANCBS Board meeting (Restricted event)
Friday, May 16:
Morning: ANCBS Extraordinary General Assembly (Restricted event)
Afternoon: ANCBS Extraordinary General Assembly (Open event – reports from National Committees)
Evening: Blue Shield’s Commemoration: 60 Years of the Hague Convention
Saturday, May 17:
Day trip to Monte Cassino: 70th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino and the saving of the Treasures of the Benedictine Monastery Reconsidered
Sunday, May 18:
Opportunity to visit the archaeological sites of Rome
WAC INTER-CONGRESS PROGRAM
Monday, May 19:
Conference sessions
Tuesday, May 20:
Conference sessions
Wednesday, May 21:
Discussion of the World Archaeological Congress Accord on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict