20th anniversary 2003-2023 - intangible heritage - Culture Sector

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Principe</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/senegal-SN">Senegal</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/seychelles-SC">Seychelles</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/sierra-leone-SL">Sierra Leone</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/somalia-SO">Somalia</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/south-africa-ZA">South Africa</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/south-sudan-SS">South Sudan</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/sudan-SD">Sudan</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/togo-TG">Togo</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/tunisia-TN">Tunisia</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/uganda-UG">Uganda</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/united-republic-of-tanzania-TZ">United Republic of Tanzania</option><option value="https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/zambia-ZM">Zambia</option><option 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type="video/mp4"><p>20 anniversary video</p></video><div class="videoBlock-legend"><div class="videoBlock-legend-content"> © UNESCO</div><div class="videoBlock-legend-action"><a href="?include=film_inc.php&id=69821&width=700&call=film" class="fancybox" data-fancybox-type="iframe" title="Open the video"><span class="glyphicon glyphicon-new-window" aria-hidden="true"></span></a></div></div></div> <br/> <p class="wiki-text">The year 2023 marked the twentieth anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage – twenty years since the Convention was adopted, on 17 October 2003, by the 32nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO. It was the opportunity for UNESCO, States Parties to the Convention and all stakeholders involved in the safeguarding of living heritage to highlight that living heritage belongs to all. Organised under the theme <strong>We Are #LivingHeritage</strong>, the anniversary was also the occasion to reflect on the role of the 2003 Convention in raising awareness about the diversity and richness of intangible cultural heritage and in fostering international cooperation. </p> <figure class="photoBlock photoBlock-left"> <img src=" https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/17153-MED.png" class="img-responsive" loading="lazy"/> <div class="photoBlock-legend-action"> <a class="popupFancyBox" data-fancybox-type="iframe" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=17153" title="" > </a> </div> <figcaption class="photoBlock-legend"> <div class="photoBlock-legend-content"> See <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/20th_Anniversary_Logo_Guidelines_Use_EN.pdf" target="_blank" class="link-external">Logo Use Guidelines</a> for more details. <br />© UNESCO </div> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>Living heritage is about people, resilience and knowledge passed on from generation to generation.</strong> For this reason, the anniversary was also an invitation to governments, NGOs, universities, bearers, practitioners and those who appreciates living heritage to organize activities, join UNESCO’s social media campaign (hashtag #LivingHeritage) and follow anniversary events, online or in person.</p></p> </article> </div> <div class="col-xs-12"> <h2 class="title focus mt-64 border-top pt-5" style="margin-top:20px;">Activities around the world</h2> <div id="news-last-thumb" class="row-flex"> <div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"> <article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"> <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/living-heritage-photo-exhibition-00429" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"> <img class="img-responsive" src="/doc/celebration_doc/photo/00429-THB.jpg?5" alt="Living Heritage Photo Exhibition" title="Living Heritage Photo Exhibition" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <header> <h2 class="title news"> <a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/living-heritage-photo-exhibition-00429">Living Heritage Photo Exhibition</a> </h2> <span class="text-1 infos infos_activity"> <span class="caption">21/22-12-2023</span> <span class="countries">Adana (Türkiye)</span> </span> </header> </article> </div> <div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"> <article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"> <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/celebration-du-20e-anniversaire-pour-la-sauvegarde-du-patrimoine-culturel-immateriel-de-l-humanite-00430" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"> <img class="img-responsive" src="/doc/celebration_doc/photo/00430-THB.jpg?5" alt="Célébration du 20e anniversaire pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel immatériel de l’Humanité " title="Célébration du 20e anniversaire pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel immatériel de l’Humanité " loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <header> <h2 class="title news"> <a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/celebration-du-20e-anniversaire-pour-la-sauvegarde-du-patrimoine-culturel-immateriel-de-l-humanite-00430">Célébration du 20e anniversaire pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel immatériel de l’Humanité </a> </h2> <span class="text-1 infos infos_activity"> <span class="caption">14-12-2023</span> <span class="countries">Cognac (France)</span> </span> </header> </article> </div> <div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"> <article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"> <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/la-festa-di-sant-antuono-e-le-battuglie-di-pastellessa-photo-exhibition-00410" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"> <img class="img-responsive" src="/doc/celebration_doc/photo/00410-THB.jpg?5" alt="“La Festa di Sant’Antuono e le Battuglie di Pastellessa” Photo Exhibition" title="“La Festa di Sant’Antuono e le Battuglie di Pastellessa” Photo Exhibition" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <header> <h2 class="title news"> <a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/la-festa-di-sant-antuono-e-le-battuglie-di-pastellessa-photo-exhibition-00410">“La Festa di Sant’Antuono e le Battuglie di Pastellessa” Photo Exhibition</a> </h2> <span class="text-1 infos infos_activity"> <span class="caption">14-12-2023</span> <span class="countries">Macerata Campania (Italy)</span> </span> </header> </article> </div> <div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"> <article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"> <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/conference-twenty-years-of-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-00371" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"> <img class="img-responsive" src="/doc/celebration_doc/photo/00371-THB.jpg?5" alt="Conference "Twenty years of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage"" title="Conference "Twenty years of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage"" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <header> <h2 class="title news"> <a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/conference-twenty-years-of-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-00371">Conference "Twenty years of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage"</a> </h2> <span class="text-1 infos infos_activity"> <span class="caption">13/14-12-2023</span> <span class="countries">Bologna (Italy)</span> </span> </header> </article> </div> <div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"> <article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"> <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/publication-performing-arts-and-intercultural-dialogue-00370" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"> <img class="img-responsive" src="/doc/celebration_doc/photo/00370-THB.jpg?5" alt="Publication 'Performing Arts and Intercultural Dialogue'" title="Publication 'Performing Arts and Intercultural Dialogue'" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <header> <h2 class="title news"> <a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/publication-performing-arts-and-intercultural-dialogue-00370">Publication 'Performing Arts and Intercultural Dialogue'</a> </h2> <span class="text-1 infos infos_activity"> <span class="caption">13/14-12-2023</span> <span class="countries"> (Italy)</span> </span> </header> </article> </div> <div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"> <article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"> <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/teaching-and-learning-with-living-heritage-connect-ocean-topics-to-intangible-cultural-heritage-in-your-school-webinar-for-teachers-and-educators-00442" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"> <img class="img-responsive" src="/doc/celebration_doc/photo/00442-THB.jpg?5" alt="Teaching and Learning with Living Heritage: connect ocean topics to intangible cultural heritage in your school / Webinar for teachers and educators" title="Teaching and Learning with Living Heritage: connect ocean topics to intangible cultural heritage in your school / Webinar for teachers and educators" loading="lazy" /> </div> </a> <header> <h2 class="title news"> <a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities/teaching-and-learning-with-living-heritage-connect-ocean-topics-to-intangible-cultural-heritage-in-your-school-webinar-for-teachers-and-educators-00442">Teaching and Learning with Living Heritage: connect ocean topics to intangible cultural heritage in your school / Webinar for teachers and educators</a> </h2> <span class="text-1 infos infos_activity"> <span class="caption">13-12-2023</span> <span class="countries">Online (-)</span> </span> </header> </article> </div> </div> <div class="text-center mb-4 mt-5"> <div class="btn btn-outline-secondary"><a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/activities">See all activities</a></div> </div> </div>  <div class="col-xs-12"> <h2 class="title focus mt-64 border-top pt-5" style="margin-top:20px;">Other activities</h2><div id="news-last-thumb" class="row-flex"><div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"><article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"><a href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000390088" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/18615-LRG.png" alt="Celebrating the Living Heritage of Indigenous Peoples" title="Celebrating the Living Heritage of Indigenous Peoples" loading="lazy"></div></a> <header><h2 class="title news"><a class="gray2" href="https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000390088">Celebrating the Living Heritage of Indigenous Peoples</a></h2></header></article></div><div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"><article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"><a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/we-are-living-heritage-photo-exhibition-2023-01331" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/17988-LRG.png" alt="Photo exhibition “We are Living Heritage" title="Photo exhibition “We are Living Heritage" loading="lazy"></div></a> <header><h2 class="title news"><a class="gray2" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/we-are-living-heritage-photo-exhibition-2023-01331">Photo exhibition “We are Living Heritage</a></h2></header></article></div><div class="news_box col-3 mb-5"><article class="news-thumb mt-5 border-top pt-5"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/heritage-days-2023-unesco-celebrates-living-heritage" class="news-thumb-image"> <div class="crop" style="height: 200px;"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/18133-LRG.jpg" alt="Heritage Days 2023: UNESCO celebrates living heritage" title="Heritage Days 2023: UNESCO celebrates living heritage " loading="lazy"></div></a> <header><h2 class="title news"><a class="gray2" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/heritage-days-2023-unesco-celebrates-living-heritage">Heritage Days 2023: UNESCO celebrates living heritage</a></h2></header></article></div></div> <section class="banner-cta mt-64"><figure><figcaption><div class="texte"><h2>Global events</h2><p>Throughout the anniversary year, UNESCO organised meetings and events to take stock of the impacts made by the 2003 Convention over the past two decades, further raise awareness on the importance of living heritage safeguarding and reflect on the future directions of the 2003 Convention. The eighteenth session of the Committee (5 to 8 December 2023, Republic of Botswana) concluded the anniversary year, taking advantage of the presence of the main stakeholders of the 2003 Convention. </p><p><a class="font-weight-bold btn btn-secondary mt-4" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/global-events-01305">Read more</a></p></div></figcaption><div style="background: url(https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10316-HUG.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover;" class="img"></div></figure></section> </div>  <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="hero-image full-width mt-64" id="hero-image" style="min-height:500px; width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; background: url(https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/src/17906.jpg) no-repeat; background-size: cover;"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6 mt-64" style="color:#fff;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);border: 1px solid #FFF; color: #FFF; left: 48px; padding: 60px 120px 60px 60px;"><h2>The Seoul Vision</h2> <p>The Seoul Vision takes stock of 20 years of implementation of the Convention and presents a set of concrete actions required to unleash the power of living heritage to ensure sustainable development and peace.</p> <a class="font-weight-bold btn btn-secondary mt-4" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/seoul-vision-01330">Read more</a> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="col-md-6 col-xs-12 mb-5 mt-5"><div class="card card-hero card-link-wrapper mb-3 h-100"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/days"><img src="https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/16219-BIG.jpg" alt="Proclamation of the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on 17 October" class="card-img-top" style="max-height:25rem;" loading="lazy"><i class="arrow"></i></a><div class="card-body"><h3>Proclamation of the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on 17 October</h3>The International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will emphasize the role of the intangible cultural heritage for humanity and provide everyone with the opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity through the living heritage.<div class="mt-4"><a class="font-weight-bold btn btn-secondary mt-4" style="width:auto;display:inline-block;" href="https://www.unesco.org/en/days">Read more</a></div></div></div></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-xs-12 mb-5 mt-5"><div class="card card-hero card-link-wrapper mb-3 h-100"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/11/UNESCO_CALL_FOR_ACTION_NAPLES.pdf"><img src="https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/18127-BIG.jpg" alt="The spirit of Naples" class="card-img-top" style="max-height:25rem;" loading="lazy"><i class="arrow"></i></a><div class="card-body"><h3>The spirit of Naples </h3><br>‘The spirit of Naples’ is an appeal to all UNESCO Member States and stakeholders to drive forward a prospective vision, by enacting public policies and strategies anchored in the call for action principles.<div class="mt-4"><a class="font-weight-bold btn btn-secondary mt-4" style="width:auto;display:inline-block;" href="https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2023/11/UNESCO_CALL_FOR_ACTION_NAPLES.pdf">Read more (document)</a></div></div></div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12"> <h2 class="title focus mt-64 border-top pt-5">Timeline</h2> <div id="timeline-history" style="width:100%; margin-top:8px;"> <ul id="dates-history"> <li><a href="#2003">2003</a></li> <li><a href="#2006">2006</a></li> <li><a href="#2006">2006</a></li> <li><a href="#2007">2007</a></li> <li><a href="#2007">2007</a></li> <li><a href="#2008">2008</a></li> <li><a href="#2008">2008</a></li> <li><a href="#2008">2008</a></li> <li><a href="#2008">2008</a></li> <li><a href="#2008">2008</a></li> <li><a href="#2008">2008</a></li> <li><a href="#2009">2009</a></li> <li><a href="#2009">2009</a></li> <li><a href="#2009">2009</a></li> <li><a href="#2009">2009</a></li> <li><a href="#2010">2010</a></li> <li><a href="#2011">2011</a></li> <li><a href="#2011">2011</a></li> <li><a href="#2011">2011</a></li> <li><a href="#2012">2012</a></li> <li><a href="#2012">2012</a></li> <li><a href="#2012">2012</a></li> <li><a href="#2013">2013</a></li> <li><a href="#2013">2013</a></li> <li><a href="#2014">2014</a></li> <li><a href="#2015">2015</a></li> <li><a href="#2015">2015</a></li> <li><a href="#2015">2015</a></li> <li><a href="#2016">2016</a></li> <li><a href="#2016">2016</a></li> <li><a href="#2016">2016</a></li> <li><a href="#2017">2017</a></li> <li><a href="#2017">2017</a></li> <li><a href="#2018">2018</a></li> <li><a href="#2018">2018</a></li> <li><a href="#2018">2018</a></li> <li><a href="#2018">2018</a></li> <li><a href="#2018">2018</a></li> <li><a href="#2019">2019</a></li> <li><a href="#2019">2019</a></li> <li><a href="#2020">2020</a></li> <li><a href="#2020">2020</a></li> <li><a href="#2020">2020</a></li> <li><a href="#2020">2020</a></li> <li><a href="#2020">2020</a></li> <li><a href="#2021">2021</a></li> <li><a href="#2021">2021</a></li> <li><a href="#2022">2022</a></li> <li><a href="#2022">2022</a></li> <li><a href="#2022">2022</a></li> <li><a href="#2022">2022</a></li> <li><a href="#2022">2022</a></li> <li><a href="#2023">2023</a></li> </ul> <ul id="issues"> <li id="2003"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00001-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Adoption of the Convention" title="Adoption of the Convention"></div> <h2>Adoption of the Convention</h2> <p class="wiki-text">The 32nd session of the General Conference of <strong>UNESCO adopts the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</strong> on 17 October 2003. The new Convention expands the concept of cultural heritage to include intangible cultural heritage and highlights the importance of safeguarding it at the international level.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2006"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00002-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Entry into force" title="Entry into force"></div> <h2>Entry into force</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The Convention enters into force on 20 April 2006</strong>, three months after the ratification of the thirtieth State. The first session of the General Assembly takes place in June to elect the Intergovernmental Committee.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2006"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00032-LRG.jpg?2" alt="First session" title="First session"></div> <h2>First session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">First session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">18 to 19 November 2006</p> <p class="wiki-text">Algiers, Algeria</p> </div> </li> <li id="2007"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00033-LRG.jpg?2" alt="First extraordinary session" title="First extraordinary session"></div> <h2>First extraordinary session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">First extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">23 to 27 May 2007</p> <p class="wiki-text">Chengdu, China</p> </div> </li> <li id="2007"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00034-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Second session" title="Second session"></div> <h2>Second session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Second session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">3 to 7 September 2007</p> <p class="wiki-text">Tokyo, Japan</p> </div> </li> <li id="2008"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00003-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Operational Directives established" title="Operational Directives established"></div> <h2>Operational Directives established</h2> <p class="wiki-text">On 19 June 2008, <strong>the General Assembly approves the first version of the Operational Directives for the Implementation of the Convention</strong>, which define, among others, the modalities for inscription on the Lists and the Register, financial assistance and periodic reporting.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2008"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00004-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Incorporation of masterpieces into the Representative List " title="Incorporation of masterpieces into the Representative List "></div> <h2>Incorporation of masterpieces into the Representative List </h2> <p class="wiki-text">The <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/proclamation-of-masterpieces-00103" target="_blank" class="link-external">90 Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity</a> (proclaimed between 2001 and 2005) are incorporated in the Representative List of the Convention, in accordance with Article 31 of the Convention.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2008"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00005-LRG.jpg?2" alt="International Assistance established" title="International Assistance established"></div> <h2>International Assistance established</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The International Assistance mechanism is created</strong>. Over the years, its accessibility is improved by allowing requests up to US$ 100,000 to be made at any time and creating a dedicated team within the Secretariat. Access the International Assistance Toolkit <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/toolkit-for-requesting-international-assistance-01294" target="_blank" class="link-external">here</a>. <br/> <br/> Key achievements: <br/> </p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 60 countries granted International Assistance </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +100 projects funded </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +US$ 10 million granted</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2008"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00035-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Second extraordinary session" title="Second extraordinary session"></div> <h2>Second extraordinary session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Second extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">18 to 22 February 2008</p> <p class="wiki-text">Sofia, Bulgaria</p> </div> </li> <li id="2008"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00036-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Third extraordinary session" title="Third extraordinary session"></div> <h2>Third extraordinary session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Third extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">16 June 2008</p> <p class="wiki-text">UNESCO Headquarters, Paris</p> </div> </li> <li id="2008"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00037-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Third session" title="Third session"></div> <h2>Third session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Third session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">4 to 8 November 2008</p> <p class="wiki-text">Istanbul, Turkey</p> </div> </li> <li id="2009"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00031-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Creation of Lists and the Register" title="Creation of Lists and the Register"></div> <h2>Creation of Lists and the Register</h2> <p class="wiki-text">The international listing system of the Convention becomes operational with three mechanisms:</p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (or the Representative List) </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> The List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding (or the Urgent Safeguarding List) </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> The Register of programmes, projects and activities that best reflect the principles and objectives of the Convention (commonly known as the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices) </li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2009"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00038-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Fourth session" title="Fourth session"></div> <h2>Fourth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Fourth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">28 September to 2 October 2009</p> <p class="wiki-text">Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates</p> </div> </li> <li id="2009"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00006-LRG.jpg?2" alt="First inscriptions" title="First inscriptions"></div> <h2>First inscriptions</h2> <p class="wiki-text">In October 2009, <strong>the Committee proceeds with the first set of inscriptions on the Representative List, the Urgent Safeguarding List, and the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices</strong>. Browse the Lists and Register <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/lists" target="_blank" class="link-external">here</a>. <br/> Key achievements:</p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 568 elements from 136 countries inscribed on the Representative List </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 76 elements from 40 countries inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding List </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 33 programmes, projects and activities from 31 countries selected for inclusion in the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 677 elements from 140 countries inscribed in total</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2009"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00007-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Global capacity building programme launched" title="Global capacity building programme launched"></div> <h2>Global capacity building programme launched</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The global capacity building programme for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage is established.</strong><br/> Key achievements:</p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +138 countries benefit </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +60 thematic training units established </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +330 capacity-building workshops conducted</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2010"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00039-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Fifth session" title="Fifth session"></div> <h2>Fifth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">15 to 19 November 2010</p> <p class="wiki-text">Nairobi, Kenya</p> </div> </li> <li id="2011"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00008-LRG.jpg?2" alt="First periodic reports submitted " title="First periodic reports submitted "></div> <h2>First periodic reports submitted </h2> <p class="wiki-text">The <strong>States Parties submit the first periodic reports</strong>, which highlight the challenges of safeguarding at the national level and the importance of strengthening the capacity of stakeholders to establish effective safeguarding frameworks.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2011"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00009-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Facilitators network created" title="Facilitators network created"></div> <h2>Facilitators network created</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The Global Network of Facilitators is established to support countries with the implementation of the Convention</strong>. In 2022, the network is expanded to train and integrate a new generation of facilitators into the capacity-building programme. <br/> Key achievements: </p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 238 total members integrated</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2011"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00040-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Sixth session" title="Sixth session"></div> <h2>Sixth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Sixth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">22 to 29 November 2011</p> <p class="wiki-text">Bali, Indonésie</p> </div> </li> <li id="2012"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00010-LRG.jpg?2" alt="ICH NGO Forum created" title="ICH NGO Forum created"></div> <h2>ICH NGO Forum created</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The Intangible Cultural Heritage NGO Forum is established</strong> to provide a platform for communication, networking, exchange and cooperation for NGOs accredited under the Convention. The forum organizes meetings and symposia on shared international challenges in the safeguarding policies and practices of intangible cultural heritage. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2012"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00041-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Fourth extraordinary session" title="Fourth extraordinary session"></div> <h2>Fourth extraordinary session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Fourth extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">8 June 2012</p> <p class="wiki-text">UNESCO Headquarters, Paris</p> </div> </li> <li id="2012"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00042-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Seventh session" title="Seventh session"></div> <h2>Seventh session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Seventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">3 to 7 December 2012</p> <p class="wiki-text">UNESCO Headquarters, Paris</p> </div> </li> <li id="2013"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00011-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Tenth anniversary of the Convention" title="Tenth anniversary of the Convention"></div> <h2>Tenth anniversary of the Convention</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The intangible heritage family continues to grow and includes about 150 States Parties to the Convention, 156 accredited NGOs in the field of intangible heritage and 77 trainers</strong> supporting UNESCO’s global capacity-building strategy. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2013"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00043-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Eighth session" title="Eighth session"></div> <h2>Eighth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Seventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">2 to 7 December 2013</p> <p class="wiki-text">Baku, Azerbaijan</p> </div> </li> <li id="2014"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00044-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Ninth session" title="Ninth session"></div> <h2>Ninth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Ninth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">24 to 28 November 2014</p> <p class="wiki-text">UNESCO Headquarters, Paris</p> </div> </li> <li id="2015"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00012-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Ethical principles endorsed" title="Ethical principles endorsed"></div> <h2>Ethical principles endorsed</h2> <p class="wiki-text">The Intergovernmental Committee endorses twelve <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/ethics-and-ich-00866" target="_blank" class="link-external">ethical principles</a> for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage at its tenth session in Windhoek, Namibia, from 30 November to 4 December 2015.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2015"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00013-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Evaluation Body created" title="Evaluation Body created"></div> <h2>Evaluation Body created</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The Committee establishes a consultative body (the ‘Evaluation Body’) to evaluate the nominations to the Lists, the proposals for the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices and certain types of International Assistance requests</strong>. This Body replaces earlier bodies that had performed evaluation functions for the Intergovernmental Committee in the past. Its elected members include six accredited NGOs in addition to six experts representing States Parties non-members of the Committee. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2015"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00045-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Tenth session" title="Tenth session"></div> <h2>Tenth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Tenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">30 November to 4 December 2015</p> <p class="wiki-text">Windhoek, Namibia</p> </div> </li> <li id="2016"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00014-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Expanding partnerships " title="Expanding partnerships "></div> <h2>Expanding partnerships </h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The reach of the Convention continues to expand thanks to strengthening partnerships with category 2 centres (C2C), NGOs and universities.</strong><br/> Partnerships include:</p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 217 accredited NGOs </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 8 C2Cs </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 14 UNESCO Chairs </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> 2 UNITWIN (‘University twinning and networking’) Networks</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2016"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00015-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Living heritage and sustainable development " title="Living heritage and sustainable development "></div> <h2>Living heritage and sustainable development </h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>A new chapter on ‘Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and sustainable development at the national level’ is approved for the <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/directives" target="_blank" class="link-external">Operational Directives</a></strong> for the Implementation of the Convention. It includes: </p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Inclusive social development </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Inclusive economic development </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Environmental sustainability </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Intangible cultural heritage and peace</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2016"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00046-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Eleventh session" title="Eleventh session"></div> <h2>Eleventh session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Eleventh session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">28 November to 2 December 2016</p> <p class="wiki-text">Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p> </div> </li> <li id="2017"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00016-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Living heritage and education becomes a priority" title="Living heritage and education becomes a priority"></div> <h2>Living heritage and education becomes a priority</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>An intersectoral initiative on the safeguarding of living heritage in formal and non-formal education is launched</strong>, promoting a broader approach to safeguarding with the potential to reach communities while helping States meet their commitments under Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). Intangible cultural heritage in education becomes one of the Convention’s two priorities. <br/> Key achievements:</p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +80 countries participate </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Increased awareness and appreciation of living heritage and cultural diversity</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2017"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00047-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Twelfth session" title="Twelfth session"></div> <h2>Twelfth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Twelfth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">4 to 9 December 2017</p> <p class="wiki-text">Jeju Island, Republic of Korea</p> </div> </li> <li id="2018"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00017-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Dive into intangible cultural heritage!" title="Dive into intangible cultural heritage!"></div> <h2>Dive into intangible cultural heritage!</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The interactive online platform ‘<a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/dive" target="_blank" class="link-external">Dive into Intangible Cultural Heritage!</a>’ is launched</strong>, proposing a new way of visualizing the multi-faceted nature of intangible cultural heritage and exploring how different elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Lists and Register connect across domains, themes, natural environments and ecosystems. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2018"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00018-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Overall Results Framework elaborated" title="Overall Results Framework elaborated"></div> <h2>Overall Results Framework elaborated</h2> <p class="wiki-text">At its seventh session, <strong>the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention approves the <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/overall-results-framework-00984" target="_blank" class="link-external">Overall Results Framework</a></strong>. The framework identifies long-term, mid-term and short-term outcomes, as well as eight thematic areas, with twenty-six core indicators and eighty-six assessment factors. For an effective monitoring of the implementation of the Convention, the periodic reporting mechanism is aligned with the Overall Results Framework. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2018"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00019-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Periodic reporting mechanism reformed" title="Periodic reporting mechanism reformed"></div> <h2>Periodic reporting mechanism reformed</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The General Assembly approves the amendments to the Operational Directives on periodic reporting and the status of elements inscribed on the Representative List</strong>. The amendments support a transition towards a regional cycle of reporting on the implementation of the Convention, based on a participatory and multi-stakeholder approach. They also facilitate the systematic analysis of safeguarding data at regional and global levels.<br/> Key achievements:</p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> +80% submission rates </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Increased policy debates</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2018"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00020-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Global reflection on the listing mechanisms of the 2003 Convention" title="Global reflection on the listing mechanisms of the 2003 Convention"></div> <h2>Global reflection on the listing mechanisms of the 2003 Convention</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>An open-ended intergovernmental working group is created to reflect on the intent and purpose of the listing mechanisms</strong> and to seek solutions to a series of wide-ranging and interrelated issues identified through a decade of implementation. The working group adopts a set of recommendations for the Intergovernmental Committee. The Committee endorses the recommendations, which leads to the revision of the Operational Directives by the ninth session of the General Assembly in July 2022. Learn more about the <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/LHE-22-9.GA-9_Rev._EN.docx" target="_blank" class="link-external">global reflection and its outcomes</a>.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2018"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00048-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Thirteenth session" title="Thirteenth session"></div> <h2>Thirteenth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Thirteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">26 November to 1 December 2018</p> <p class="wiki-text">Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius</p> </div> </li> <li id="2019"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00021-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Online Research Bibliography developed " title="Online Research Bibliography developed "></div> <h2>Online Research Bibliography developed </h2> <p class="wiki-text">Based on work initiated in 2012, an online 2003 Convention Research Bibliography is developed with the support of the research community. More than 1000 research references related to the Convention are identified. Efforts to update and index this interactive bibliography are ongoing. Consult the <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/2003-convention-and-research-00945" target="_blank" class="link-external">bibliography</a>.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2019"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00049-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Fourteenth session" title="Fourteenth session"></div> <h2>Fourteenth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Fourteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">9 to 14 December 2019</p> <p class="wiki-text">Bogotá, Republic of Colombia</p> </div> </li> <li id="2020"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00022-LRG.jpg?2" alt="COVID-19 impact" title="COVID-19 impact"></div> <h2>COVID-19 impact</h2> <p class="wiki-text">In April 2020, UNESCO launches an online survey to grasp the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. It receives more than 200 testimonies from 78 countries. The <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/living-heritage-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-01179" target="_blank" class="link-external">Living Heritage in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic</a> report summarizes the results of the survey and the challenges and opportunities for living heritage during this crisis. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2020"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00023-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Capacity building expands online" title="Capacity building expands online"></div> <h2>Capacity building expands online</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The capacity building programme is reoriented to a multimodal format (online and in person) and an extended thematic approach</strong>. Next to long-standing areas such as <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/gender-equality-01236" target="_blank" class="link-external">education, gender equality, priority Africa, emergency situations, indigenous peoples and sustainable development</a>, three thematic areas for action are identified: </p> <ul class="wiki-list"> <li class="wiki-list-item"> The economic dimension of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and climate change </li> <li class="wiki-list-item"> Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in urban contexts</li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="2020"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00024-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Enhanced NGOs voices" title="Enhanced NGOs voices"></div> <h2>Enhanced NGOs voices</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The Committee discusses the report of the ICH NGO Forum on the participation of NGOs in the implementation of the Convention</strong>. From 2021 to 2022, the ICH NGO Forum leads the first round of a mapping exercise of the domains of competence of accredited NGOs. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2020"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00025-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in emergencies" title="Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in emergencies"></div> <h2>Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in emergencies</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Following an expert meeting held in May 2019, the <strong>Operational Principles for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Emergencies are adopted by the eighth session of the General Assembly</strong>. This framework document affirms the dual nature of intangible cultural heritage in the context of emergencies: on the one hand, intangible cultural heritage can be directly threatened by emergencies, and on the other hand, it can effectively help communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Read more about <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/operational-principles-and-modalities-in-emergencies-01143" target="_blank" class="link-external">the principles</a>. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2020"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00050-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Fifteenth session" title="Fifteenth session"></div> <h2>Fifteenth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Fourteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">14 to 19 December 2020</p> <p class="wiki-text">Online</p> </div> </li> <li id="2021"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00026-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Inventorying Intangible Cultural Heritage" title="Inventorying Intangible Cultural Heritage"></div> <h2>Inventorying Intangible Cultural Heritage</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>A Guidance Note on Inventorying Intangible Cultural Heritage is developed</strong> to inspire States Parties when developing or revising inventories of intangible cultural heritage. Read the Guidance Note <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/guidance-note-on-inventorying-00966" target="_blank" class="link-external">here</a>. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2021"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00051-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Sixteenth session" title="Sixteenth session"></div> <h2>Sixteenth session</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Sixteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">13 to 18 December 2021</p> <p class="wiki-text">Online</p> </div> </li> <li id="2022"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00027-LRG.jpg?2" alt="First MOOC on living heritage and sustainable development" title="First MOOC on living heritage and sustainable development"></div> <h2>First MOOC on living heritage and sustainable development</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>UNESCO launches its first MOOC on living heritage and sustainable development</strong>. The six-week course is self-paced, free and available in English, French and Spanish. Enrol <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/living-heritage-and-sustainable-development" target="_blank" class="link-external">here</a>. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2022"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00028-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Listing mechanisms reformed by General Assembly " title="Listing mechanisms reformed by General Assembly "></div> <h2>Listing mechanisms reformed by General Assembly </h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The 2022 Edition of the Basic Texts, containing the Operational Directives as amended by the General Assembly, is published</strong>. It includes new and improved procedures to make the Lists and Register of the Convention more dynamic and interconnected. The updates are direct results of the Global reflection on the listing mechanisms (2018–2022) as requested by the governing bodies of the Convention. Nomination forms are also either simplified, revised or newly established to reflect the changes. Learn more about the changes <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/Presentation_on_revised_Forms_EN_FR_.pdf" target="_blank" class="link-external">here</a>. </p> </div> </li> <li id="2022"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00052-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Fifth extraordinary session " title="Fifth extraordinary session "></div> <h2>Fifth extraordinary session </h2> <p class="wiki-text">Sixteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">1 July 2022</p> <p class="wiki-text">Online</p> </div> </li> <li id="2022"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00029-LRG.jpg?2" alt="New reflection launched on sharing Good safeguarding practices" title="New reflection launched on sharing Good safeguarding practices"></div> <h2>New reflection launched on sharing Good safeguarding practices</h2> <p class="wiki-text"><strong>The global reflection on the listing mechanisms (2018–2022) gives rise to a <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/reflection-on-a-broader-implementation-of-article-18-01302" target="_blank" class="link-external">new initiative</a> to reflect on a broader implementation of Article 18 of the Convention</strong>. The reflection considers how to share good safeguarding practices more broadly and how to amplify the voices of communities and their aspirations for safeguarding their living heritage.</p> </div> </li> <li id="2022"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00053-LRG.jpg?2" alt="Seventeenth session " title="Seventeenth session "></div> <h2>Seventeenth session </h2> <p class="wiki-text">Seventeenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage</p> <p class="wiki-text">28 November to 3 December 2022</p> <p class="wiki-text">Rabat, Morocco </p> </div> </li> <li id="2023"> <div class="timeline-content"> <div class="crop"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://ich.unesco.org/doc/thumb/timeline-anniv-00030-LRG.jpg?2" alt="20th anniversary of the Convention" title="20th anniversary of the Convention"></div> <h2>20th anniversary of the Convention</h2> <p class="wiki-text">Ratified by 181 countries, the Convention has attained a near universal reach. 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