Protection of Cultural Property: Online Course for the Military, Police, and Law Enforcement

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يحظر القانون الإنساني الدولي، أو قانون النزاعات المسلحة، التدمير المتعمد للممتلكات الثقافية في النزاع المسلح. قد يشكل عدم الامتثال لقواعد الحماية الدولية جريمة حرب قد تؤدي إلى محاكمة أفراد من الجنود وقادتهم. لذلك، من الأهمية بمكان أن يعرف كل شخص في هذا المجال ما يجب فعله وما لا يجب فعله عند مواجهة ممتلكات ثقافية في سياق العمليات.

تم تطوير التدريب لدعم تنفيذ القواعد التي تحكم حماية الممتلكات الثقافية، والتي تهدف إلى حماية الممتلكات الثقافية قبل وأثناء وبعد النزاع المسلح ومنع تدميرها أو نهبها أو الاتجار بها بطريقة غير مشروعة. على الرغم من أن هذا التدريب ينطبق على نطاق واسع على العمليات والأنشطة العسكرية، فقد تم إعداده مع وضع عمليات السلام التابعة للأمم المتحدة في الاعتبار. يصف بعض مواقف الحياة الواقعية من البعثات السابقة في مناطق النزاع ويتطرق إلى الموضوعات ذات الصلة، مثل الاستعداد والنوع والتعاون المدني العسكري.

تم نشر هذا التدريب بالاشتراك مع منظمة الأمم المتحدة للتربية والعلم والثقافة (اليونسكو) ويستند إلى دليل اليونسكو العسكري لحماية الممتلكات الثقافية.

Number of pages: 70 [Arabic]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [14-06-2022]

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El derecho internacional humanitario, o derecho de los conflictos armados, prohíbe la destrucción intencional de bienes culturales en los conflictos armados. El incumplimiento de las normas internacionales de protección puede constituir un crimen de guerra que puede dar lugar al procesamiento de soldados individuales y sus comandantes. Por lo tanto, es fundamental que todos los que estén sobre el terreno conozcan lo que se debe y no se debe hacer cuando se encuentren bienes culturales en el curso de las operaciones.

El curso se ha elaborado para apoyar la implementación de las normas que rigen la protección de los bienes culturales, cuyo objetivo es proteger los bienes culturales antes, durante y después de los conflictos armados y evitar que sean destruidos, saqueados, saqueados o traficados ilícitamente. Aunque es ampliamente aplicable a operaciones y actividades militares, el curso se ha realizado teniendo en mente las operaciones de paz de la ONU. El curso describe algunas situaciones reales de misiones anteriores en áreas de conflicto y toca temas relevantes, como la preparación, el género y la cooperación civil-militar.

Este curso está coeditado con la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO) y se basa en el Manual militar de la UNESCO sobre protección de bienes culturales.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/armed-conflict-and-heritage

Number of pages: 70 [Spanish]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [23-01-2025]

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Le droit international humanitaire, ou droit des conflits armés, interdit la destruction volontaire de biens culturels dans le cadre d'un conflit armé. Le non-respect des règles internationales de protection peut constituer un crime de guerre susceptible d'entraîner des poursuites contre des soldats et leurs commandements. Il est donc primordial que tous les acteurs sur le terrain connaissent les règles à respecter et à éviter lorsqu'ils sont confrontés à des biens culturels au cours d'opérations.

Ce cours a été élaboré pour soutenir la mise en œuvre des règles régissant la protection des biens culturels, qui visent à protéger les biens culturels avant, pendant et après un conflit armé et à empêcher qu'ils soient détruits, pillés, spoliés ou fassent l'objet d'un trafic illicite. Bien qu'il soit largement applicable aux opérations et activités militaires, le cours a été conçu en tenant compte des opérations de paix de l'ONU. Il décrit certaines situations réelles de missions antérieures dans des zones de conflit et aborde des sujets pertinents, tels que la préparation, le genre et la coopération civilo-militaire.

Ce cours est copublié avec l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’éducation, la science et la culture (UNESCO) et est basé sur le Manuel militaire de l’UNESCO pour la protection des biens culturels.

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000259758

Number of pages: 70 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [23-01-2025]

4.81 Stars from 114 Reviews


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International humanitarian law, or the law of armed conflict, prohibits the willful destruction of cultural property in armed conflict. Not complying with the international protective rules may constitute a war crime that may result in the prosecution of individual soldiers and their commanders. Therefore, it is paramount that everyone in the field knows the do’s and don’ts when encountering cultural property in the course of operations.

The course has been developed to support the implementation of rules governing the protection of cultural property, which aim to protect cultural property before, during, and after armed conflict and prevent it from being destructed, pillaged, looted, or illicitly trafficked. Although broadly applicable to military operations and activities, the course has been made with UN peace operations in mind. It describes some real-life situations from earlier missions in conflict areas and touches on relevant topics, such as preparedness, gender, and civil-military cooperation.

This course is co-published with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and is based on the UNESCO Military Manual on Cultural Property Protection.

Number of pages: 70 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [24-11-2020]

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4.81 Stars from 114 Reviews


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Each POTI course offers a certificate of completion, allowing students to document their learning and achievement. Pass the final exam with a score of 75% or above to secure this lasting record of your studies.

All certificates contain the official POTI logo, and certificates for courses developed with partners also highlight that partnership. Each certificate is verifiable by a unique serial number, ensuring the legitimacy of this record.

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4.81 Stars from 114 Reviews

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5 Stars

"Clarity and relevance of content: The course provided clear, structured insights into the protection of cultural property during armed conflict, grounded in international humanitarian law. It connected legal principles with real-world military and peacekeeping scenarios. - Scenario-based learning: I appreciated the use of practical examples and multiple-choice questions that tested not just memory, but understanding and application of the law in complex situations. - Focus on operational responsibility: The emphasis on the role of military commanders and the integration of cultural property protection into all phases of conflict planning was both eye-opening and empowering. - Link to current frameworks: The inclusion of key instruments like the 1954 Hague Convention and UNSC Resolution 2347 (2017) helped situate the topic in a global legal and policy context. - Promotion of ethical leadership: The course reinforced the idea that protecting cultural heritage is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative that supports peace, identity, and reconciliation."

Reviewed: 06-12-2025


5 Stars

"THE COURSE PROVIDED AN INDEPTH KNOWLEDGE ON PROTECTION OF CULTURAL PROPERTIES IN TIMES OF CONFLICT"

Reviewed: 28-11-2025


5 Stars

"Excellent"

Reviewed: 27-11-2025


5 Stars

"More emphasis on practical applications and real-world examples to illustrate key concepts."

Reviewed: 17-11-2025


5 Stars

"This course on Protection of Cultural Property was excellent and very informative. It provided a deep understanding of the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage during military, police, and peacekeeping operations. The lessons were clear, well-organized, and supported by real-world examples that made the concepts easy to apply in practice. I especially appreciated how it emphasized international laws, the role of the Blue Shield emblem, and the responsibilities of personnel in protecting cultural sites. I highly recommend this course to anyone in the military, police, or law enforcement who wishes to enhance their knowledge of cultural property protection and contribute to preserving humanity’s shared heritage."

Reviewed: 11-11-2025