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    From 17 February 2025,
    To 21 February 2025
    ICESCO Headquarters

    Removing Heritage Sites from the List of World Heritage in Danger

    The Arab States Region includes 18 States Parties and 96 properties. Due to recent, ongoing, and recently outbroken conflicts, 24 properties were inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger, distributed across seven States Parties. Desired States of Conservation for the Removal from the World Heritage List in Danger (DSOCR) have been prepared and approved for only six of these properties. The adoption by the World Heritage Committee of the DSOCR and related corrective measures represents the first step in the roadmap towards the removal from the List of World Heritage in Danger; hence, it is crucial that a DSOCR is developed for properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

    In this context, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) plays a vital role through its international program dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. ICESCO conducted a comprehensive study on endangered heritage in the Islamic world, identifying key challenges and proposing strategies for safeguarding these invaluable assets. By fostering collaboration among member states and providing technical support, ICESCO aims to enhance awareness and mobilize efforts towards the protection of heritage sites at risk, reinforcing the importance of cultural identity and history in the region.

    In line with the Action Plans for World Heritage for the Arab States (2022- 2027) regions resulting from the Third Cycle of the Periodic Reports, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) and) are organizing a workshop to support the removal of cultural and natural properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger in Arab States. The workshop on Supporting the Removal of Properties from the List of World Heritage in Danger in the Arab region will take place between 17-21 February 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, in partnership with ICOMOS, ministry of culture in Morocco and World heritage centre.

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