International Law
& Cultural Heritage

 
 

International Law
& Cultural Heritage

 
 

International Law
& Cultural Heritage

— What we do

Cultural heritage enables us to define ourselves and the societies in which we live. Welcome to the UNESCO Chair in International Law and Cultural Heritage, hosted by the University of Technology Sydney. We are an international collaboration of leading researchers and educators focused on understanding and promoting cultural heritage through law, advocacy and education.

The UNESCO Chair in International Law and Cultural Heritage is the co-host and co-coordinator of the UNESCO-UNITWIN Network on Culture in Emergencies.

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A celebration of words and wonder

A celebration of words and wonder

Inspired by UNESCO’s World Poetry Day adopted in 1999, Erina…
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Combating the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in Latin America and the Caribbean

Combating the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in Latin America and the Caribbean

This event was held on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
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Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property in Brazil and Latin America

Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property in Brazil and Latin America

This event was held on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 5:30–7:00…

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UTS respectfully acknowledges that our main campus is located on the Country of the Gadigal. The Gadigal have cared for their community, land and waters for thousands of generations, based on their deep knowledge of their Country. UTS also has facilities on the lands of Bidjigal, Dharug and Gamaygal. We pay our respects to their Ancestors, their Elders and acknowledge their ongoing status as the First Peoples of this land.

The UNESCO Chair supports the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.