Cultural heritage in the Mena region has been negatively affected by dramatic events such as conflicts, deliberate destruction, and systematic spoliation of historical sites by clandestine diggers. Yet, heritage can help heal wounds among communities, by uniting societies with diverse cultures and backgrounds. How to protect cultural heritage during wars, and Covid-19? How to relaunch tourism industries after the pandemic? How to unlock the potential of culture and creativity for sustainable development? How to strengthen international cooperation on cultural heritage?
Heritage Protection in the MENA Region:
Building Back Better Together
14 July, 3pm CEST
Panel Discussion
Zaki Aslan
Director, ICCROM-Sharjah Regional Office
Omar Mohammed
Founder, Mosul Eye, Iraq
Cecilia Piccioni
Deputy Director General and Principal Director for Promotion of Italian Language and Culture, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Helene Sader
Professor, History and Archaeology, American University of Beirut
Chair
Serena Giusti
Senior Associate Fellow, ISPI; Scuola Sant’Anna Pisa
