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Countering the erasure of cultural identity in war and peace

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2024 - Third part-session

Summary

The Parliamentary Assembly's Resolution 2558 addresses the systematic erasure of cultural identity in Ukraine and Belarus due to aggressive Russification policies by the Russian Federation and the Belarusian government. It highlights the destruction and looting of cultural heritage as war crimes and calls for robust international legal frameworks to protect cultural property during armed conflicts. The Assembly urges member States to enhance their legal responses, promote human rights education, and support Ukraine in documenting and preserving its cultural heritage. It emphasizes the need for a holistic strategy that includes community involvement, transitional justice, and post-conflict recovery efforts to counteract the ongoing threats to cultural identities and heritage.

Voting results

103 in favor 0 against 1 abstention