CULTURE

Frequently Asked Questions

For users: Database potential users: Who is the UNESCO Database of National Cultural Heritage Laws for? Contents What type of information is stored in the UNESCO Database of National Cultural Heritage Laws? Why is the information stored in this Database useful? Searching the Database How do I search the Database?   Cultural Heritage: Definition of the cultural heritage What is meant by “cultural heritage”? Dangers and threats Protecting the cultural heritage, but from what? New dangers? UNESCO and the cultural heritage What policies is UNESCO employing to protect the cultural heritage? Cooperation and partnership Is UNESCO alone in its efforts to protect the cultural heritage?     National legislation and international legal instruments: National legislation Why have a database of NATIONAL LEGISLATION? What types of standard-setting instrument can be found in the Database? What are import and export certificates for cultural property for? What is the difference between national legislation and international texts? International legal instruments What types of legal instrument does UNESCO use at the international level to protect the cultural heritage?  Which international texts govern the cultural heritage?    Member States: Member States Area What is the “Member States Area” for? Source Who provides the information on national laws contained in the database? Data protection How is the online data protected? Updating online legislation Is the legislation online still in force?    Contacts: Importing/exporting cultural property I would like to export and/or import cultural property. From whom can I find out more?  Publications Are there any free publications or brochures about protecting the cultural heritage? Questions, comments, feedback If I have a question, comment or feedback about the UNESCO Database of National Cultural Heritage Laws, who do I contact?

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