Dear members of the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP), You are warmly welcome to the next online meeting of our network on the 30th of October 9:30-11 a.m. CET (10:30-12 EET). Join us at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82974524459 Click here Come and hear out the latest news Read more
The 10th session of the UNESCO 2003 Convention’s General Assembly was held on 11 and 12 June 2024 at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris. For two days, the States Parties and other stakeholders gathered to discuss important issues for safeguarding the world’s living heritage and for the future of the Read more
The 10th session of the UNESCO 2003 Convention’s General Assembly was an opportunity for ENFP network members to get together for a convivial moment, followed by a meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The meeting in a hybrid format allowed colleagues to join online as well. The members of the Read more
Since its creation in 2021, the European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention has evolved considerably to become an important tool for regional cooperation. The Network now has almost 140 members, bringing together the Focal Points and facilitators from Europe as well as various European stakeholders working on the UNESCO Read more
The European Network of Focal Points for the 2003 Convention (ENFP) has been working actively for three years now. At present we reach out to more than 120 colleagues in 42 countries! You are warmly welcome to the next network meeting on the 15th February 1-3 pm CET (2-4 EET). Join us at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84383739419 (Meeting Read more
The 18th Annual Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the ICH took place in Kasane, Botswana, and will be remembered as an exceptional event. With 2023 marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, this meeting was an opportunity to Read more
The 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has undoubtedly inspired ICH institutions, researchers and professionals. The end of 2023 is marked by the publication of several works presented at the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee held in Kasane last December. These new Read more
To celebrate living heritage and mark the twentieth anniversary of the Convention, the ‘Wiki Loves Living Heritage’ campaign was launched in the spring of 2023. The campaign has been successful in bringing together numerous actors from various fields together. The campaign has resulted in 5 500 living heritage elements described Read more
May 3, 2023 We are #LivingHeritage – 20th anniversary of the convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage On 3 May 2023, the network held an online meeting to prepare for the year’s major events: the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Read more
July 6, 2022 The first in-person meeting of the ENFP was held in Paris on 6 July 2022 at UNESCO headquarters during the ninth session of the General Assembly for the 2003 Convention.With over 60 participants, the meeting was a great success. Susanne Schnuttgen from the Secretariat brought her greetings Read more