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Illicit trafficking, theft, and destruction of cultural property have become rampant, underscoring the urgency of collective efforts to protect, investigate, prosecute, and recover these treasures.

The retail value of trafficking in cultural property is estimated at $1.2 to $1.6 billion annually.  Criminal activities encompass a range of illicit actions, including the theft of cultural property from museums, illegal excavation and looting of archaeological sites, and fraudulent transfer of ownership.  

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Specialized Course on Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security

 

The protection of cultural heritage is a critical component within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, as reported under Goal 11 through which countries have pledged to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” In particular, Target 11.4 of Goal 11 aims to “strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.”

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IAEA, UNICRI propose cooperation platform on using nuclear techniques to combat illicit trafficking in cultural goods

 

by Marina Mazzini, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and Ayhan Evrensel, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications

 

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The protection of cultural heritage is a critical component within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, as reported under Goal 11 through which countries have pledged to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” In particular, Target 11.4 of Goal 11 aims to “strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.”

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