#CultureUnderThreat: Three Years Later

Antiquities Coalition Releases Its Latest Report on Combatting Cultural Crimes

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Think Tank Tackles Effectiveness of International Law in Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Conflict Zones

New Antiquities Coalition Policy Brief Released on 20th Anniversary of Landmark International Treaty

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Multi-Stakeholder Initiative Launched to Combat Financial Crimes via Art and Antiquities

Allies from the Financial, Legal, Law Enforcement, and Art Market Communities Lay Roadmap for Action

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Public’s Help Needed To Recover “Blood Antiquities”

Antiquities Coalition And Yemen Release Information On Thousands Of Artifacts Looted Amid War With Al-Qaeda And Insurgents

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Taking The First Step Toward Ending Illegal Antiquities Trafficking

Cultural MOUs Can Empower Governments To Stop Cultural Heritage Trafficking And Protect Transparent, Legal Markets

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The Response Of The U.S. And International Community To The Crisis

A Roundtable Discussion About Cultural Heritage Destruction in Yemen

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Think Tank Confronts Hong Kong’s Role As A Haven For Art Criminals

New Policy Brief Explores How Hong Kong Can Protect Consumers And Markets From Cultural Racketeering

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The Antiquities Coalition “provides a powerful example of what can be achieved through partnerships between governments and NGOs.”
— Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General
“The [Antiquities] Coalition, since its inception in March 2011, has shown great support and exerted utmost efforts to raise awareness and combat the looting and illegal trade of Egyptian antiquities and artifacts.”
— Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, former Minister of Antiquities
“The Antiquities Coalition, UNESCO, and other organizations have already sounded the alarm, and the U.S. should leverage their insights, networks, and activism to stem the flow of funds to ISIS from this trade.”
— Juan Zarate, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
“Egypt is working alongside regional and international partners such as the Antiquities Coalition to stem the flow of stolen antiquities.”
— Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Foreign Minister of Egypt
"The Antiquities Coalition [is] the foremost organization in the world for combating cultural racketeering."
— Hank Paulson, Chairman of Paulson Institute

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