Votre ressource mondiale sur le patrimoine
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Réf.
42866
Type
conference item
Titre
Heritage for Peace
Langues
English
Auteurs
Agarwal, Sharmishtha
Lieu de publication
Charenton-le-Pont
Pays de publication
France
Maison d'édition
ICOMOS
Date
2018
Titre de conférence
ICOMOS 19th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium "Heritage and Democracy"
Lieu de conférence
New Delhi, India
Date de conférence
13-14th December 2017
Mots-clés
peace / reconciliation / identity / protection / coexistence / cultural heritage / development / democracy / cultural significance / cultural identity / resilience / economic aspects / social aspects / sustainable development / public awareness / World Heritage / craftsmanship / boundaries / communities / conflicts / destruction of cultural heritage / post-war situation
Résumé en anglais
UNESCO constitution says, ‘Since war begins in the minds of men and women, it is in theminds of men and women that the defences of peace must be constructed’.
Warfare is about destroying identity, self and to a larger extent, humanity. By targeting heritage,destruction of bridges, mosques, temples, churches and others, the assailant aims to cleave the
connections to the past and vision into the future of the victims. Culture plays a central role in identifyingthe root cause of a conflict and facilitates in determining steps for ensuring everlasting peace and security.
One of the biggest challenges we are facing today is to unite people to share a peaceful coexistence.Cultural heritage catalyzes social cohesion and reasons social exclusion and xenophobia. Ingress to
cultural services and active participation in cultural activities allows the destitute and impecunious toconquer their adversities and partake in their inclusion in society.
It is through cultural programs, one can foster respect and value of diversity, understanding of the“universal element” in all cultures, helping to “humanize” the other. Strategies should be multicultural
and inclusive, promoting gender equality.In post conflict situations, cultural heritage becomes a tenacious means in restoring of communities,
aiding them to regain a sense of normality and reconnect with their identities. Reconciliation strategiesshould be explored through cultural diplomacy.
Cultural heritage promotes democratic values and induces tolerance. Increasing acceptance andunderstanding over cultural borders contributes to cultural freedom in a country, which is an important
democratic value. It is through these measures that formalization of the community organization and thecooperation between Albanian and Serb craftsmen is seen in a Serbian enclave in Kosovo. These can be
perceived as building blocks contributing to sustainable peace and democratic development.
Warfare is about destroying identity, self and to a larger extent, humanity. By targeting heritage,destruction of bridges, mosques, temples, churches and others, the assailant aims to cleave the
connections to the past and vision into the future of the victims. Culture plays a central role in identifyingthe root cause of a conflict and facilitates in determining steps for ensuring everlasting peace and security.
One of the biggest challenges we are facing today is to unite people to share a peaceful coexistence.Cultural heritage catalyzes social cohesion and reasons social exclusion and xenophobia. Ingress to
cultural services and active participation in cultural activities allows the destitute and impecunious toconquer their adversities and partake in their inclusion in society.
It is through cultural programs, one can foster respect and value of diversity, understanding of the“universal element” in all cultures, helping to “humanize” the other. Strategies should be multicultural
and inclusive, promoting gender equality.In post conflict situations, cultural heritage becomes a tenacious means in restoring of communities,
aiding them to regain a sense of normality and reconnect with their identities. Reconciliation strategiesshould be explored through cultural diplomacy.
Cultural heritage promotes democratic values and induces tolerance. Increasing acceptance andunderstanding over cultural borders contributes to cultural freedom in a country, which is an important
democratic value. It is through these measures that formalization of the community organization and thecooperation between Albanian and Serb craftsmen is seen in a Serbian enclave in Kosovo. These can be
perceived as building blocks contributing to sustainable peace and democratic development.
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