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What on earth does the UN have to do with this? Stolen cultural property and the role of the United Nations System

Giovanna Gossage

The United Nations system plays a crucial role in raising awareness of the issue of stolen cultural property and developing strategies to prevent its theft and trafficking. Through its various initiatives and mechanisms, it seeks to protect cultural heritage and promote the importance of cultural diversity and preservation.  This session will provide an overview of the UN system organizations involved in this task including the relevant conventions, the types of technical assistance provided to countries and the international legal frameworks which govern, among other matters, the return of stolen goods to their rightful owners.

Kurzbiografie

Ms. Gossage has been working in the library and information science field since 2001 in Canada, the United States and Austria. She worked in both public libraries and government libraries before taking up her role with the United Nations Library - Vienna in 2011 as the Chief Librarian. Her professional experience has reinforced her belief that librarians are critical enablers in any organization, whether it be by providing access to quality information, organizing existing information assets or providing guidance in an overwhelming digital age. Over the years she has been involved in a variety of library related activities including as a committee member with IFLA’s Government Information and Official Publications Section and as the Chair for the United Nations Library and Information Network for Knowledge Sharing (UN-LINKS) from 2016-2017.