Blue Shield
Legal & Organizations
Blue Shield
Legal & OrganizationsThe name refers to both an emblem and an organization dedicated to protecting cultural heritage during armed conflicts and disasters. The Blue Shield emblem (a blue and white shield) is the international symbol used to mark protected cultural property under the Hague Convention of 1954. The Blue Shield network (often called the cultural Red Cross) consists of committees and volunteers worldwide who work to safeguard museums, archives, monuments, and sites at risk from wars or natural catastrophes.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
Blue Shield Emblem
Legal & Organizations
Blue Shield Emblem
Legal & OrganizationsBlue Shield Emblem relates to the legal, institutional, or policy frameworks that govern heritage protection and emergency action. It clarifies responsibilities, permissible actions, and cooperation across jurisdictions and organizations.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
