You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 09/25/2015 03:19 PM EDT Conflict Antiquities: Forging a Public/Private Response to Save Iraq and Syria's Endangered Cultural HeritageMedia Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 25, 2015
The Department of State and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are co-sponsoring an experts’ symposium at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 29 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. that will feature two panels reviewing international cooperation against the looting and trafficking of antiquities from the conflict in Iraq and Syria. Panel discussions will highlight the connection between ISIL’s looting and trafficking of antiquities and the financing of its terrorist operations; emphasize the importance of effective international law enforcement action to curb the activities of traffickers, and unscrupulous dealers and collectors; identify practical ways to share information and documentation on the looting and destruction of Iraqi and Syrian archeological and historical sites; and forge public-private education and advocacy campaigns about best practices for museums, collectors, and auction houses around the world. Presentations will provide new evidence that ISIL is looting for profit and discuss a new initiative to combat the trade in conflict antiquities. Opening speakers include Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Thomas Campbell, and UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, followed by two panels. Speakers on the first panel on “Looting and Destruction of Iraqi and Syrian Cultural Heritage; What We Know, What Can Be Done” will be:
Speakers on the second panel on “The Role of Private Institutions and Collectors in Fostering Best Practices and Public Education” will be:
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel will speak at the conclusion of the event. The symposium is open to invited guests and registered press. For more information and registration please contact: Ann.Bailis@metmuseum.org; Elyse.Tapolian@metmuseum.org; or pittmansr@state.gov. |
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