Unesco at 80: 'Attacks on culture strike at the very heart of who we are'
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Eight decades after its creation, the United Nations' cultural arm is fighting harder than ever to protect global heritage in a world where conflict is on the rise, and the erasure of identity has become a weapon.
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Unesco at 80: 'Attacks on culture strike at the very heart of who we are'. Eight decades after its creation, the United Nations' cultural arm is fighting harder than ever to protect global heritage in a world where conflict is on the rise, and the erasure of identity has become a weapon. Covered by 1 publications. RFI English: Unesco at 80: 'Attacks on culture strike at the very heart of who we are'.
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- RFI English France Unesco at 80: 'Attacks on culture strike at the very heart of who we are' Eight decades after its creation, the United Nations' cultural arm is fighting harder than ever to protect global heritage in a world where conflict is on the rise, and the erasure of identity has become a weapon. 3 h ago · Tier 2
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