{"id":49790,"date":"2026-08-01T14:57:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T11:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/the-islamic-republic-of-iran-holds-its-first-side-event-at-the-unesco-world-heritage-committee-session\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:20:47","slug":"the-islamic-republic-of-iran-holds-its-first-side-event-at-the-unesco-world-heritage-committee-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/en\/the-islamic-republic-of-iran-holds-its-first-side-event-at-the-unesco-world-heritage-committee-session\/","title":{"rendered":"The Islamic Republic of Iran Holds Its First Side Event at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\">The first side event of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the sidelines of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was held on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Busan, Republic of Korea, at the initiative and with the coordination of Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO.<\/p><br\/><p dir=\"ltr\">The event featured a documentary highlighting the damage and consequences of the recent imposed war on the cultural heritage of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The booklet \u201cGuardians of Science and Culture\u201d was also presented to representatives of Member States, UNESCO officials, and experts.<\/p><br\/><p dir=\"ltr\">Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO, also held discussions and exchanged views with officials and representatives attending the event.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">On the sidelines of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran held its first side event on Friday, July 24, 2026. The event focused on explaining the impact and consequences of the recent imposed war on the country\u2019s cultural heritage and was warmly received by representatives of Member States, experts, and other participants.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">Within the framework of its specialized mandate and by drawing on its scientific, cultural, and public diplomacy capacities, Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO planned and implemented a series of initiatives on the sidelines of this international event to explain the extent and dimensions of the damage inflicted on the cultural heritage of the Islamic Republic of Iran.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Documenting War Damage: Iran\u2019s Story at the Heart of the World Heritage Committee Session<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, and with the aim of presenting the extent of the damage inflicted on the cultural heritage sites and monuments of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the recent imposed war, a documentary highlighting the impact and consequences of this damage was screened as part of a side event at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, following efforts and coordination by Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">The official invitation to the event was also prepared by Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO and sent to all Member States of the World Heritage Committee through the Permanent Delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran to UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Presentation of the Booklet \u201cGuardians of Science and Culture\u201d to Officials and Country Representatives<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\">During the event, the English-language booklet <strong><em>Custodians of Science and Culture<\/em><\/strong>, previously prepared, produced, and published by Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO, was distributed among representatives of Member States, officials, experts, and other participants.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to presenting documentation and reports on the damage inflicted on the cultural heritage sites and monuments, scientific and educational centers, and sports facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the recent imposed war, the booklet outlines the efforts and follow-up actions undertaken by Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO to disseminate information, document the damage, and draw the international community\u2019s attention to the need to protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts. Printed copies of the event invitation were also distributed to attendees.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>UNESCO Officials and Representatives Express Strong Support for Iran\u2019s Initiative<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">The event was attended by representatives and officials from various countries, including Japan, India, Armenia, Austria, Germany, and the Republic of Korea, as well as the Secretary-General of Russia\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO and the Ambassador of India.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Among those in attendance was Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, who was among the event\u2019s distinguished guests and described the documentary presented as highly impactful.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">The Secretary-General of Russia\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO and other visitors also described the Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s initiative as commendable and inspiring. The documentary attracted such strong interest from attendees that it was screened three times during the event.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Secretary-General of Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO Holds Discussions on Documenting Cultural Heritage Damage and Expanding International Cooperation<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO, held meetings and discussions on the sidelines of the event with the secretaries-general of national commissions for UNESCO, representatives of Member States, officials, and experts in attendance.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">These consultations provided an opportunity to explain the extent of the damage inflicted on the cultural heritage of the Islamic Republic of Iran, outline the measures undertaken by Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO, and strengthen scientific and cultural engagement and cooperation within the framework of UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\">The event also provided an important opportunity to highlight the extent of the damage inflicted on the cultural heritage of the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscore the need to safeguard cultural heritage during armed conflicts, and draw the international community\u2019s attention to the importance of upholding the obligations set out in international instruments and conventions.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-id=\"43383\" src=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/photo_2026-08-03_08-14-54-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/photo_2026-08-03_08-14-54-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/photo_2026-08-03_08-14-54-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-id=\"43384\" src=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/photo_2026-08-03_08-14-59-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/photo_2026-08-03_08-14-59-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/photo_2026-08-03_08-14-59-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Meeting Between Iran\u2019s Minister of Cultural Heritage and the Head of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Korea<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"post-text wp-block-paragraph\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Another key event on the sidelines of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was the participation of Dr. Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a meeting with the head of cultural heritage of the Republic of Korea. Held in Busan, the meeting aimed to expand cooperation and strengthen bilateral engagement in the field of cultural heritage.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"43289\" src=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/64ca4119-25c9-4a0b-b7d3-717beba0dce7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/64ca4119-25c9-4a0b-b7d3-717beba0dce7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/64ca4119-25c9-4a0b-b7d3-717beba0dce7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/64ca4119-25c9-4a0b-b7d3-717beba0dce7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/64ca4119-25c9-4a0b-b7d3-717beba0dce7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"43290\" src=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/558b6d8a-a760-4584-8cc1-7a56e7978ef4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/558b6d8a-a760-4584-8cc1-7a56e7978ef4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/558b6d8a-a760-4584-8cc1-7a56e7978ef4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/558b6d8a-a760-4584-8cc1-7a56e7978ef4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/558b6d8a-a760-4584-8cc1-7a56e7978ef4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"43291\" src=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/efda1ece-2885-4712-8340-4366e031990a-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/efda1ece-2885-4712-8340-4366e031990a-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/efda1ece-2885-4712-8340-4366e031990a-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/efda1ece-2885-4712-8340-4366e031990a-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/efda1ece-2885-4712-8340-4366e031990a-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/unesco.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/efda1ece-2885-4712-8340-4366e031990a-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first side event of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the sidelines of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was held on Friday, July \u06f2\u06f4, \u06f2\u06f0\u06f2\u06f6, in Busan, Republic of Korea, at the initiative and with the coordination of Iran\u2019s National Commission for UNESCO. 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