Blue Shield is an international organisation dedicated to the protection of the world’s cultural heritage, particularly where it is threatened by armed conflict and disaster. It works to safeguard museums, monuments, archives, libraries and historic sites in war zones and emergencies, and is administered from The Hague in the Netherlands, operating through an international network.
Suitable for: governments, armed forces, heritage bodies and professionals concerned with the protection of cultural property in conflict and emergency situations.
Services: advocacy and coordination for the protection of cultural property; support for heritage protection in armed conflict and disasters; international network of national committees.
Location: The Hague, Netherlands; international.