DIIS seminar: Syria and Beyond

TID: Tirsdag d. 5. november kl. 10.00-12.00

STED: University of Copenhagen, Room 27.0.09, Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies –ToRS, Karen Blixensvej 4, building 10, 2300 København S.

Syria and Beyond: Cultural Property Devastations and Cultural Property Protection (CPP) in the Event of Armed Conflict

TID: Tirsdag d. 5. november kl. 10.00-12.00

STED: University of Copenhagen, Room 27.0.09, Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies –ToRS, Karen Blixensvej 4, building 10, 2300 København S.

Syria and Beyond: Cultural Property Devastations and Cultural Property Protection (CPP) in the Event of Armed Conflict

In addition to the enormous humanitarian crisis, Syria suffers a pervasive destruction and looting of cultural property. In addition to the damage of world heritage, the losses will without doubt entail serious consequences for post-conflict reconciliation processes and the Syrian economy.

This seminar takes stock of the destruction of cultural property in Syria. It examines the responses of the Syrian people, the international community, as well as NGOs and international organizations (IO’s) and identifies steps that may be taken to protect Syria’s cultural property.

The destruction of cultural property in armed conflict has become an increasing important issue over the last decade with significant implications for international affairs and security.

We are facing a highly complex problem, spanning from the laws of war to the regulation of international organized crime including financing of armed groups. Taking Syria as its example, the seminar will therefore also discuss the current approaches to cultural property protection in armed conflict.

More details about the seminar are available on this website: http://en.diis.dk/home/seminars/2013/syria+and+beyond-c3-+cultural+property+devastations+and+cultural+property+protection+(cpp)+in+the+event+of+armed+conflict

The seminar will be held in English.

Participation is free of charge and registration is not required.