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15 February: reporting deadline for the 59 NGOs accredited in 2012

The deadline (15 February 2017) is approaching for 59 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to submit their reports on the contribution and commitment of their organization and their relations with the Committee since 2012. These are the 59 NGOs accredited at the fourth session of the General Assembly of States Parties in…

ICH NGO ForumJanuary 30, 2017

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Ich Ngo Forum Steering Committee: Rules and Procedures

THE ICH NGO FORUM CHOSE IN ADDIS ABABA THE STRUCTURE OF ITS STEERING COMMITTEE The Steering Committee was formed at the Forum meeting held in Cataluña (Spain) in June 2015. The Forum annual meeting in Addis Ababa in December 2016 adopted an important document describing the mission and the…

ICH NGO ForumJanuary 19, 2017

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Protecting the past for the future: how does law protect tangible and intangible cultural heritage in armed conflict?

An article of Christiane Johannot-Gradis presented at the last Symposium of the ICHNGO FORUM at Addis Ababa. In war, individuals are vulnerable not only physically but also in terms of their cultural identity, and the obliteration of cultural heritage often becomes a central issue. This is particularly the case in armed…

ICH NGO ForumJanuary 10, 2017

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ICH NGO Forum STATEMENT 11.COM – Addis Ababa 

(english version) ICH NGO Forum STATEMENT 11.COM (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) - UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural heritage (download the pdf file) The 11.COM session has been in many ways a moving experience. We followed the proceedings of the Intergovernmental Committee Meeting attentively. Throughout the week the…

ICH NGO ForumDecember 7, 2016

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ICH NGO Forum Speech for the 11.COM IGC – Addis Ababa

ICH NGO Forum Speech for the 11.COM IGC Addis Ababa  - UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage  (download the pdf file) Dear Mr Chair Thank you for offering the floor to the ICH NGO Forum. Before all, the Forum would like to express gratitude to the…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 28, 2016

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Revised time schedule for NGO meetings at 11.COM

Here is a revised time schedule and rooms for NGO meetings at 11.COM this week (download the pdf file).

ICH NGO ForumNovember 28, 2016

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Register now for the 2016 ICH NGO Forum activities!

Write to ichngoforum@gmail.com mentioning the following information: 1. Name 2. First name 3. Organization (NGO, representing State Party …) 4. Country 5. Email contact 6. Register for SYMPOSIUM 27th November (see the program) YES / NO 7. Register for Presence general meeting ICH NGO Forum Monday 28th November (evening session…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 25, 2016

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Symposium Ich Ngo Forum: presenters and their contributions

Sunday, 27 November 2016 SYMPOSIUM ICH NGO FORUM Challenges for NGOs in the promotion of ICH values As of 8.30 a.m. Registration of participants 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Here you can download the pdf file of the program PART 1 - Challenges for NGOs in promotion of ICH…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 24, 2016

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ICH as a Legitimation Strategy for Traditional and Complementary Healing Methods?

© Manfred Danner Intangible Cultural Heritage as a Legitimation Strategy for Traditional and Complementary Healing Methods? By Michaela Noseck-Licul, Krems As a cultural anthropologist with a special interest in healing knowledge situated outside classic biomedicine, I have been observing Austria’s implementation of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 23, 2016

Asia and the Pacific NGOs

International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO)

The International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO) was established in 2006 to construct archives of mask-related culture that is integral to cultural community symbols. Masks are a part of most cultural spheres. They are a valuable cultural heritage that reflects the culture and history of a community. IMACO, through…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 23, 2016

Europe and North America NGOs

The Coastal Federation of Norway (Forbundet KYSTEN)

The Norwegian Coastal Federation (Forbundet KYSTEN) is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of Norwegian coastal culture and maritime heritage. Its mission – in cooperation with other preservers of cultural interests is: • Promoting the preservation and general use of traditional vessels, buildings, and coastal heritage. • Conducting informational activities…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 14, 2016

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Newsletter November 2016 available in french

Symposium des ONG-PCI Les défis rencontrés par les ONG dans la promotion des valeurs liées au PCI Programme détaillé maintenant disponible ! lire ici Addis Abeba, Éthiopie 27 novembre 2016 9h00 - 12h30 Centre de conférences de la Commission économique des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique à Addis-Abeba, Ethiopie -------------------------------------------------- Réunion…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 13, 2016

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Detailed program of 5th ICH NGO Forum Symposium

Sunday, 27 November 2016 SYMPOSIUM ICH NGO FORUM Challenges for NGOs in the promotion of ICH values As of 8.30 a.m. Registration of participants 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Here you can download the pdf file of the program Opening (9.00 a.m. - 9.10 a.m.) PART 1 - Challenges for…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 10, 2016

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General information for the 11.COM in Addis Ababa

Have look at the eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage webpage for all information, agenda of the 11.COM, time schedule and documents. • Please do not forget to register your participation! • Presentations of the information session for the 11.COM are also available…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 10, 2016

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Promoting Herbal Medicine in Uganda

Traditional health practitioners and government working together By John De Coninck, The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (see below for the french summary) The status of traditional medicine More than 60% of Uganda’s population depends on traditional medicine because it is accessible, affordable and culturally familiar. With an estimated traditional health…

ICH NGO ForumNovember 9, 2016

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Report on the 2016 South Asia NGO Meeting

ICHCAP, UNESCO New Delhi and the State Government of Goa and Contact Base (banglanatak dot com) organized the 2016 South Asia Sub-Regional Meeting of NGOs on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for Sustainable development in Panjim, Goa between August 25-27, 2016. Representatives from 30 non government organizations from India, Bangladesh,…

ICH NGO ForumOctober 27, 2016

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Azerbaijani Carpet Makers’ Union

The Public association of Azerbaijani carpet weavers (further - the Society) was founded in January 2010, is a voluntary self-governmental public association of citizens rallied to support the Azerbaijani carpet weaving. The Society is urged to promote revival of powerful spiritual heritage of a carpet, national traditions of the Azerbaijani people,…

ICH NGO ForumOctober 14, 2016

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Call for the ICH NGO 5th Symposium – Change of time schedule

Send your proposal to ichngoforum@gmail.com (max. 300 words, by October 15, 2016) NOTE: CHANGE OF TIME SCHEDULE ! SYMPOSIUM - Morning Session - 9 am -12.30 pm French-English interpretation service will be present during the event The schedule of the ICH NGO Forum annual Plenary Meeting is to be changed…

ICH NGO ForumOctober 7, 2016

Europe and North America NGOs

FIAT-IFTA – International Federation of Thanatologists Associations

Representing the Global Funeral Branch. As International NGO accredited with ICH: creating awareness for funeral traditions and funeral heritage worldwide. Domain(s): (a) oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;  (b) performing arts;  (c) social practices, rituals and festive events; (e) traditional craftsmanship. Main Safeguarding…

ICH NGO ForumOctober 5, 2016

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UNESCO: Call for expressions of interest / Appel à candidature

The UNESCO Secretariat of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is looking for a consultant mainstream gender in training materials on the implementation of the Convention in the context of the Convention’s capacity-building programme (see the call for expressions of interest). Expressions of interest should reach…

ICH NGO ForumSeptember 29, 2016

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4th Annual National Traditional Sports & Games Festival

4th Annual National Traditional Sports & Games Festival Amravati India October 11, 2016 Org. by: Vyayam Prasarak Mandal Amravati In collaboration with TAFISA Regional Centre for Traditional Sports & Games, Amravati About 3000 students & youths from different States of India will be displaying various sports and traditional activities in group…

ICH NGO ForumSeptember 28, 2016

Asia and the Pacific NGOs

Center for Intangible Culture Studies

The main activity of this NGO has been safeguarding efforts of intangible cultural heritage through research and inventory projects. In particular, in order to encourage participation in the inventory process by those who possess intangible cultural heritage-individuals, groups, communities, NGO's, etc.-we have made an online system (ICHPEDIA) and are helping…

ICH NGO ForumSeptember 16, 2016

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Call for the ICH NGO 5th Symposium

"Challenges for NGOs in the promotion of ICH values" 5th ICH NGO Forum Symposium - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - November 27, 2016 Description of the Symposium Since 2012, the ICH NGO forum organizes a thematic Symposium on the eve of the annual Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the UNESCO Convention for…

ICH NGO ForumSeptember 14, 2016

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UNESCO: Call for expressions of interest

The UNESCO Secretariat of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is looking for a consultant to develop a thematic unit on ‘Ethics in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage’ in the context of the Convention’s capacity-building programme (see the call for expressions of interest attached - Call for expression of…

ICH NGO ForumSeptember 1, 2016

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Call for paper: 2016 Asia-Pacific ICH NGO Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS 2016 Asia-Pacific ICH NGO Conference on Achieving SDGs through Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage 3-5 November 2016 Jeonju, Republic of Korea www.ichcap.org BACKGROUND The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP) is organizing the 2016 Asia-Pacific…

ICH NGO ForumAugust 24, 2016

Asia and the Pacific NGOs

Shree H. V. P. Mandal, Amravati

Shree H. V. P. Mandal, Amravati, established in 1914 and is registered under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 and Societies Registration Act 1860. It is a Voluntary, Social, Non-Political & Secular Institute, managed with democratic principles & practices. It is founded by Vaidya Brothers namely Shri. Ambadaspant & Shri. Anant…

ICH NGO ForumAugust 9, 2016

Europe and North America NGOs

Associazione Sant’Antuono & le Battuglie di Pastellessa

The “Associazione Sant’Antuono & le Battuglie di Pastellessa” was founded on the 1 April 2008. The organization is formed by the ancient “Comitato Sant’Antonio Abate” (St. Anthony Abbot’s Committee), established more than one hundred years ago within the Abbatial Church “San Martino Vescovo” in Macerata Campania, therefore under the jurisdiction…

ICH NGO ForumJune 16, 2016

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Ethics and ICH: share your experience

Discover the new page on Ethics and ICH on the website of the UNESCO 2003 Convention. On these pages, you will find: the 12 ethical principles for the safeguarding of ICH endorsed by the Intergovernemental Committee of the 2003 Convention (in 6 languages); background information on ethics and on the…

ICH NGO ForumMay 27, 2016

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In Canada to celebrate the ICH Convention

The International Conference will take place in Quebec City, 19-22 May 2016, in order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, gathering more than 170 speakers and about 32 NGO, from 17 different countries. The keynote…

ICH NGO ForumMay 19, 2016

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2016 Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI)

The Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI) Program aims to enhance international exchange in the field of ICH safeguarding through inviting young professionals from the Asia-Pacific region. ICHCAP has been operating the CPI Program under the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (MCST) and…

ICH NGO ForumMay 10, 2016

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15 February: reporting deadline for the 59 NGOs accredited in 2012

Ich Ngo Forum Steering Committee: Rules and Procedures

Protecting the past for the future: how does law protect tangible and intangible cultural heritage in armed conflict?

ICH NGO Forum STATEMENT 11.COM – Addis Ababa

ICH NGO Forum Speech for the 11.COM IGC – Addis Ababa

Revised time schedule for NGO meetings at 11.COM

Register now for the 2016 ICH NGO Forum activities!

Symposium Ich Ngo Forum: presenters and their contributions

ICH as a Legitimation Strategy for Traditional and Complementary Healing Methods?

International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO)

The Coastal Federation of Norway (Forbundet KYSTEN)

Newsletter November 2016 available in french

Detailed program of 5th ICH NGO Forum Symposium

General information for the 11.COM in Addis Ababa

Promoting Herbal Medicine in Uganda

Report on the 2016 South Asia NGO Meeting

Azerbaijani Carpet Makers’ Union

Call for the ICH NGO 5th Symposium – Change of time schedule

FIAT-IFTA – International Federation of Thanatologists Associations

UNESCO: Call for expressions of interest / Appel à candidature

4th Annual National Traditional Sports & Games Festival

Center for Intangible Culture Studies

Call for the ICH NGO 5th Symposium

UNESCO: Call for expressions of interest

Call for paper: 2016 Asia-Pacific ICH NGO Conference

Shree H. V. P. Mandal, Amravati

Associazione Sant’Antuono & le Battuglie di Pastellessa

Ethics and ICH: share your experience

In Canada to celebrate the ICH Convention

2016 Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI)

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