RAM/2018/PI/H/1 Total budget Cultural Heritage 18.22 million USD 64 Supporting and Cultural Heritage in Palestine lies in the core mandate of UNESCO. Our programmes, projects and activities promote cultural heritage protection, management and promotion. Cultural heritage sites rehabilitated, renovated and used by community institutions providing social services in the West Bank and Gaza 90,000 Working days generated providing temporary jobs in the project s areas 131 Awareness activities involving 13000 participants, 60% are female 152 Architect and professional trained on techniques of heritage conservation and on cultural and natural heritage management The Palestinian Tangible Cultural Heritage Law, which was prepared and revised through technical support provided in the framework of this project, was entered into force on 3 June 2018 OCJRP Rehabilitation of Al-Amad house in Nablus Old City to be used by An-Najah National University - Faculty of Engineering Rehabilitation Unit - Before and after intervention works. Local Development through the Rehabilitation and Revitalization of the Historic Built Environment in Palestine (May 2012 - April 2020) The project involves four major cultural heritage organizations in Palestine and aims at: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Renovating and rehabilitating historic buildings and sites in historic centres for public use. Creating temporary and permanent job opportunities contributing to the development of the local economy through creation of temporary and permanent job opportunities. Capacity development in cultural heritage preservation through enhanced conservation skills and knowledge, with emphasis on young architects and workers. Raising public awareness on the values of cultural heritage among youth, governmental decision makers and civil society actors. Providing social services for marginalized groups such as women and youth. Funded by the Government of Sweden through UNESCO Riwaq Nawa for and Arts AssociaƟon Arts Top: Community awareness activity with Riwaq Down: Rehabilitation of Al-Khader Monsatry in Deir Al Balah, Gaza used as Children Library. Left: Rehabilitation of Dar Canawati in Bethlehem, used for education and health services.
Policies and Legisla on 7 Capacity development workshops on the UNESCO Conventions ratifi ed by Palestine UNESCO provides capacity development and technical support to Line Ministries and other relevant national authorities for the development of policies and legal frameworks, through the implementation of the UNESCO conventions in the fi eld of culture. Capacity Building on ratified UNESCO conventions 2 Workshops on the revision and upgrade of the draft laws on built heritage and intangible cultural heritage professionals from governmental and civil society organizations 150 Professionals from governmental and civil society organizations trained Palestinian Tangible Heritage Law, prepared and endorsed by the Palestinian relevent authorities and entered into force in June 2018. Draft Law for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage prepared and submitted to the Ministry of for review and endorsement. UNESCO provides capacity development on: The World Heritage Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972) Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005). Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003). Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970). Upgrade legal framework for the protection of cultural heritage UNESCO supports the preparation of a modern, adequate and effective legislation for the protection, management and promotion of Palestinian cultural heritage (both in its tangible and intangible forms) and for the prevention of illegal traffi cking of cultural artefacts in Palestine. UNESCO assisted the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the preparation of the Palestinian Tangible Heritage Law, entered into force on 3 June 2018. UNESCO is also assisting the Ministry of in the review of the draft law for the safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage, in accordance with international standards and norms and with the international normative instruments in the fi eld of culture ratifi ed by Palestine. The fi nalization and endorsement of these laws is a critical step towards Palestine s commitment to safeguarding its cultural heritage, by ensuring that it is effectively managed and governed in accordance with international standards. UNESCO provided technical support to the Ministry of and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for the preparation of the (2017-2022) sector strategies for and Heritage in line with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Workshop on the revision of the draft law for the safeguarding of Palestinian Intangible Cultural Heritage Capacity building workshop on UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Divesrity of Cultural Expression Training Workshop on UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), Ramallah, March 2018 Ahmad Daghlas An old lady telling a Palestinian Hikayeh, inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Cultural Crea ve Industries June 2018 3 startups created in the fi eld of cultural creative industries 70 Young Palestinian artists from Gaza painted a mural painting of 100 meter recording the longest mural painting in Palestine.highlighting youth rights and thier civic engagement UNESCO Ramallah supports Palestinian artists, creative talents and communities, cultural and creative industries through the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005), ratifi ed by Palestine in 2011. The convention ensures artists, cultural professionals, practitioners and citizens worldwide can create, produce, disseminate and enjoy a broad range of cultural goods, services and activities, including their own. UNESCO supports the relevant Palestinian ministries and cultural institutions in the implementation of this convention. Support to Pales nian young ar sts The longest mural painting in Palestine on the occasion of the International Youth Day 2015. 1 Two-minute video was produced by a young producer from Gaza on the painting of the mural and shared on Youtube 4 Art exhibitions for Palestinian artists organized in Gaza and East Jerusalem 14 Artists participated in 4 exhibitions and 60 Art works were exhibited 20 live theatre dance performed in Gaza 20 Actors & 50 Trainees have been povided training modules ontheatre dance and drama UNESCO organized three art exhibitions for young Palestinian contemporary artists who lost their workplaces during the confl ict in summer 2014, and in cooperation with GUCC and Shababek studio in Gaza. These exhibitions provided an excellent opportunity for the promotion of these talented young artists through publication and dissemination of their short biography and samples of their artwork. Within the framework of the International Fund for Promotion of (IFPC), UNESCO supported a series of live contemporary dance theatre performances through the Theatre Day Productions in Gaza. A newly and specially produced theatre-dance piece, focusing on the resilience of the Gazan population during the on-going protracted crisis, has been produced with twenty live performances on stage and the participation of thousands student audience. The activity was also a mean to fight against gender-related stereotypes and prejudices through theatre creativity. Through the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) and the project Promoting Startups in the Cultural and Creative Industries, UNESCO supported two three-day Start-up weekend among entrepreneurs and pioneers in the fi eld of cultural and creative industries, which was held in Ramallah on 2-4 November 2017. Tale in the Painting exhibition of Ms. Saada Rady, October November 2015. Start-up Weekend in Ramallah promoting startups in the Cultural and Creative Industries, three winning ideas were selected for further support and business launch as an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to design viable business models in the fi eld of creative industries. TDP Identity performance in Gaza
Cultural Advocacy and Awarness Raising #Unite4Heritage Campaign 1600 Participants actively engaged in the #Unite4Heritage campaign in Palestine 800 Participants in Hikaye / storytelling activities in 25 Cultural heritage sites 600 Raising public awareness among youth, governmental decision makers and civil society on the values of cultural heritage and the importance of its preservation for future generations is an important aspect of UNESCO s work. In Palestine, within #Unite4Heritage campaign, which aims to celebrate and safeguard cultural heritage and diversity around the world. UNESCO implemented an important range of activities involving young people to sensitize them to the value of their heritage and identity. The activities started in October 2015 and so far included: Hikaye / storytelling sessions in historic sites Voluntary and community works at cultural heritage sites Holding sessions on the roles and responsibilities of youth towards the preservation of heritage Online interactive activity on Social Media 4 World Heritage Volounteers (WHV) campaigns Young volunteers participated in voluntary and communityvworks at 6 cultural heritage sites 3 Sessions about the roles and responsibilities of youth towards the preservation of heritage organized with 110 participants 40 Volunteers participated in 2 World Heritage Volunteers camps in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in 2017 Interactive conservation workshop in the great Al-Omari Mosque in Gaza Voluntary community day at the archaeological site of Khirbet Al-Moraq, Hebron Sessions of Hikaya/storytelling in Ramallah and Gaza WHV programme certificate deliver ceremony in Nablus, July 2017. Voluntary community works in Gaza
Phase III budget USD 450,000 The interior space of the museum is largely prepared through the implemented renovation works. The executive design of the exhibition (museology) is prepared. The museum institutionalization and management is organized by Prime Minister s decree. Renovation works are needed to meet safety measures of Civil Defense. A fi nal phase for the preparation of the museum s content is needed. Riwaya Museum project objec ves Establishing a venue for safeguarding and promoting Palestinian narrative and cultural diversity and fostering intercultural dialogue. Promotion of Cultural Tourism by providing another tourist destination in the environs of the Church of the Nativity. Raising public awareness on the Palestinian culture and developing capacities in museums management. Renovation and adaptive use of the basement of the Bethlehem Peace Centre to be refurbished as a museum. The Riwaya Museum UNESCO Ramallah supports the establishment of the Riwaya Museum (meaning narrative and stories) as the first Palestinian multimedia interactive museum. It is located at the Peace Center s Building overlooking the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The museum was planned in 2007 in four phases, of which two phases are completed and the third phase is currently under implementation. The Riwaya museum interior The museum contains 9 Thematic Areas 1.Stories from Bethlehem and Palestine / 2.Circle of life, stories of motherhood / 3.Stories of pilgrimage and forced migration / 4.Stories from the landscape / 5.Sound leather jars / 6.Hikaye / 7. of Palestine / 8.Gestures of conservation / 9.Stories from the archaeological landscape Project challenges and risk management Stories of pilgrimage and forced migration The museum was planned initially as a museum of antiquities, and then the scope was shifted to a multimedia and interactive museum. The project was stopped between 2012 and 2016 to enable the institutionalization of the museum. The project has been reactivated in 2016 to fi nalize outstanding refurbishment works. A fi re took place in the Peace Center building, hosting the museum in January 2018, partially damaged its interior and delayed the project implementation. UNESCO is working on the mitigation of the impact of the fi re as well as ensuring meeting all public safety measures. Stories from Bethlehem and Palestine, the fi rst spot of the multimidia path.
2014-2010 Tell Balata Archaeological Park A success story 6 Reference publications including Stories about Tell Balata, site management plan, site leafl ets, Guidebook, Teacher s Handbook and Tell Balata, Changing landscape were published and disseminated. Tell Balata Archaeological Park Project is a successful example of turning a neglected cultural heritage site to preserved, managed and visitor friendly Archaeological Park with an increased potential for economic development. This project is used by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities as a model for similar archaeological sites in Palestine. 2 A scientifi c documentary fi lm about the history of the site in English and Arabic and project presentation clip (4 minutes) were produced. University of Leiden j.sorosh/unesco Documenting and cleaning the archaeological site of Tell Balata (left) The visitors facility (right) Tell Balata Archaeological Park Project Scien fic Research, Conserva on and Site management 39 Palestinian and Dutch students in archaeology well trained on archaeological excavations and documentation. Funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands Implemented in cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Leiden University with funds from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the project s main achievements are: Turning the Tell Balata cultural heritage site from an abandoned and site subject to deterioration into a visitor-friendly Archaeological Park accessible for persons with disability. Collection of detailed and well researched information about the site Preparation and implementation of a site management plan. Building facilities including: visitor s center, site museum, interpretation room, parking, cafeteria and protection fence around the archaeological park. Awareness activities for the local communities, children teachers and guides were conducted. Chronological signage and information signboards were produced and installed. j.sorosh/unesco The museum inside the visitors facility The Teachers Handbook Publication and Guide Book