How we can stop the destruction and smuggling of cultural heritage – UNESCO

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has called on the United Nations (UN) Security Council to take prompt actions against the smuggling and destruction of cultural heritage. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Ms. Audrey called on the agency to gear up on its role as guardians of cultural property, and assume front-line responsibilities … Continue reading How we can stop the destruction and smuggling of cultural heritage – UNESCO

Former French minister Audrey Azoulay appointed as UNESCO Director-General

Audrey Azoulay, a French civil servant and politician who served as Minister of Culture between 2016 to 2017, has been elected as UNESCO Director-General. Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday 10 November, 2017 appointed her to the position following an earlier nomination on 13 October. Image: Audrey … Continue reading Former French minister Audrey Azoulay appointed as UNESCO Director-General