The Parliamentary Assembly's Recommendation 2280 emphasizes the importance of cultural identity in both war and peace, highlighting the right to participate in cultural life and access cultural heritage as fundamental human rights. It welcomes the establishment of an international compensation mechanism for damages to cultural heritage in Ukraine and urges member states to take action in documenting losses. The Assembly calls for the integration of targeted actions in the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine to support cultural vitality and education. It also stresses the need for projects aiding the Belarusian diaspora in preserving their identity. Furthermore, the Assembly advocates for enhancing the international legal framework to protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts, recommending collaboration with global organizations to recognize cultural erasure as a human rights violation and to establish stronger protective measures and sanctions against such acts.