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First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict Application deadline: 14 May 2010 With the cooperation of UNESCO, Blue Shield and specialized international and national agencies Background In the past decades, armed conflicts worldwide have involved deliberate or accidental damage to cultural heritage. Conflicts cause the weakening of governments and societies and endanger the core values that hold communities together. Cultural heritage thus plays a crucial role in recovering from such situations. In times of conflict, however, all operations can be delayed because access is often restricted by military, security, or law enforcement agencies. Consequently, it is essential for everyone working in these areas to understand how and when to intervene to protect endangered cultural heritage while humanitarian efforts are under way. Objectives
Methodology The course will comprise of interactive lectures, group activities, practical sessions, simulations, site visits and case studies. Participants will be asked to develop case studies drawing from their own experience and work context. Participants The course is aimed at those who are actively involved in the protection of cultural heritage within a variety of institutions (libraries, museums, archives, sites, departments of antiquities or archaeology, religious and community centres, etc.). It is also aimed at professionals from humanitarian and cultural aid organizations, as well as military, civilian and civil defense personnel. Those with experience in conflict situations are particularly encouraged to apply. A maximum of 22 participants will be selected. Working language: English. Course fee: 900 € (Euro). Travel, accommodation and living expenses Participants are responsible for their round-trip travel costs to and from Rome, Italy, and for all living expenses. To cover the cost of living, participants should plan for a minimum allowance of 2,000 € (Euro) for the entire duration of the course. This sum is based on the cost of moderately priced accommodations. Candidates are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from sources such as governmental institutions, employers and funding agencies. Financial assistance Upon request, the organizers will offer financial support to a limited number of selected candidates who can demonstrate their inability to secure funding. Application Please use the ICCROM application form. In your submission, include a 700-word personal statement that summarizes your experience and highlights the relevance of the course to your current or future projects. Applications should be sent by regular mail to the following address or by e-mail to the address below. Further information
First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict
Saving The Stones:
Saving the Stones is a five month internship in historical and archaeological conservation. It is run by the International Conservation Centre in Old Acre (ICC), and is a joint project of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), the Old Acre Development Company, the Acre Municipality and The Nero Bloomfield Wizo School of Design and Education. The centre is located in Old Acre, a veritable living laboratory for the study and practice of conserving historic sites and structures as well.
We are now recruiting participants for the international conservation practical training internship in Akko. We are in the midst of the second program in which 9 people are currently participating: one architect graduate from Argentine; one conservation graduate from Mexico; one international studies graduate from Poland; one cultural studies graduate from the US; one interior design graduate from the USA; one conservation technician from Portugal; and three Israelis from Akko (2 Jewish and one Arab). It is fantastic opportunity for people interested in the field to acquire work contacts and practical experience. Graduates of the program will acquire a IAA certificate in practical conservation. One of the graduates from our last program was actually offered a job with the IAA!
The upcoming program will open in September 2010 and continue for 5 months in Akko. We are interested in post college / university participants in any of the fields above and of course archaeology, art history and other related fields.
Study ancient stone and building technologies, work alongside leading Israeli conservation specialists and archaeologists. Learn about the many renowned historical figures, nations, cultures and religious movements which have left their mark in Israel.
Historic Old Acre is the pearl of the Galilee. In 2001, it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Many visible remains reveal the stories of the Crusader and Ottoman quarters. The colourful bazaars of Acre, the city walls, the fisherman's wharf, and wonderful restaurants are all part of the special attractions of the city.
Key details
Sponsors
The Israel National Commission for UNESCO
Practical work
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Further information
Shelley-Anne Peleg
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