International Policy - Antiquities Coalition

Cultural racketeering is a multi-billion-dollar industry that touches every corner of the world. As a global problem, it needs global solutions. Learn more about how international law and policy are working to combat looting and trafficking, from the efforts of foreign governments to the United Nations.

From our Blog

January 13, 2020

A New Art Exhibit Shows Italy’s Commitment to Preserving Cultural Heritage

December 10, 2019

Human Rights Day: The Importance of Cultural Heritage and Human Rights

October 07, 2019

Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India Talks Success on Recovering Antiquities

Press

December 17, 2019

United States and Jordan Partner to Protect Antiquities and Cultural Heritage by Signing MOU

The Antiquities Coalition commends the United States and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their recent actions to strengthen their diplomatic ties while better safeguarding our shared world heritage. Yesterday in […]

September 05, 2019

Antiquities Coalition Releases “Cultural Piracy: Mapping Antiquities Seizures Around the Globe”

Nearly $65 Million in Illicit Artifacts Seized Since 2014 From the Middle East and North Africa WASHINGTON, DC (September 5, 2019) — The Antiquities Coalition is proud to launch its […]

August 15, 2019

United States and Algeria Strengthen Joint Fight Against Cultural Racketeering

WASHINGTON, DC (August 15, 2019) — The Antiquities Coalition applauds the United States and Algeria for today signing an agreement to strengthen their law enforcement cooperation against the looting and […]

Presentations & Publications

November 12, 2019

Don’t Miss It: Peter Herdrich to Speak to the National Arts Club on November 26th

July 23, 2019

Testimony at CPAC Meeting: El Salvador Extension

May 30, 2019

How Can We Continue to Protect and Preserve the Integrity of the Art and Antiquities Trade in New Orleans?

AC in the News

January 08, 2020

AC In the News: The New York Times Speaks to Deborah Lehr on the Reported U.S. Targeting of Iranian Cultural Sites

November 25, 2019

AC In the News: European Police Raids Lead to the Arrest of 23 Suspects and Recovery of Over 10,000 Stolen Artifacts

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