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An illustration by Bandana Tulachan "It's the mountains she'll conquer and the places she'll go to." The drawing is of three young people sleeping or contemplating. There are blue swirls, flying birds, and yellow and grey mountains.

Opportunity: Creating Heroines Virtual Workshop

Apply to be part of Creating Heroines: an online workshop for artists in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka focusing on gender equality

An intergenerational choir of around 20 people sing together outside on a set of steps in Rio.

Opportunity to research international arts and homelessness projects

Opportunity to research arts and homelessness projects in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Oceania as part of a five-year plan to develop a hive and hubs network

The Cultural Protection Fund takes on Climate Change, awarding five new grants to projects in East Africa

We have now selected five projects working in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to protect heritage sites, collections and intangible practices from the growing threat of climate change.

A close up image of a pair of hands, which are now a deep dark blue from working with natural dyes as part of the weaving process.

The Missing Pillar – Culture's Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

A tool to deepen understanding of the link between arts, culture and social and economic development. Learn more about culture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

New grants awarded to Cultural Protection Fund projects in Libya, Syria and Yemen

Nearly £500k in new grants awarded to seven Cultural Protection Fund projects in Libya, Syria and Yemen.

A fantastical image in Pakistan of two buses suspended in a rainbow mid-air

Event: Contemporary Take, Beyond Cultural Heritage

How can a younger generation engage with cultural heritage? Read the Review of Contemporary Take, Beyond Cultural Heritage and join the online discussion on 12 August.

A young girl in a bright red top listens to a recording of heritage music through a headset.

Online Culture in Crisis interactive event series

Join us on Thursday 23 July for the third in a series of interactive events exploring how cultural heritage can play a part in recovery and post Covid-19 landscapes

WOW Global 24

Join us and Women of the World on 27 June for WOW Global 24, a free online festival focused on women and girls, racial injustice and the impact of Covid-19 on gender equality.

Exploring the shared histories of the UK and South Asia during South Asian Heritage Month

South Asian Heritage Month: exploring the shared cultures and histories of the UK and South Asia

A painted mural on a red brick wall: an young woman sits on a mountainous bright blue landscape with a bird perched on her knee. The image holds a sense of contemplation.

Covid-19 News, advice and support from international culture and heritage organisations

COVID-19 News, advice and support from international culture and heritage organisations

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