UNESCO

Session 1: Communities at the heart of the Process of Return and Restitution of Cultural Property

This session will concentrate on the vital role that communities play in the return and restitution of cultural property. It will emphasize the importance of community involvement in making the restitution process both ethical and meaningful. The discussio n will feature case studies to highlight how community engagement has been pivotal in successful restitution efforts. Additionally, the session will tackle the challenges and identify good practices in incorporating communities into the decision making pro cess, challenges and facilitating the return of cultural property.