ԶԻՆՎԱԾ ԸՆԴՀԱՐՄԱՆ ԴԵՊՔՈՒՄ ՄՇԱԿՈՒԹԱՅԻՆ ԱՐԺԵՔՆԵՐԻ ՊԱՇՏՊԱՆՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՄԱՍԻՆ
The 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, along with its Regulations for Execution, stands as a crucial international treaty safeguarding cultural heritage during times of war. For Armenia, a country which is now in a very hard geopolitical reality, regarding with the Azerbaijani aggression towards the Armenian heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh this convention holds particular significance.
Armenia boasts a heritage spanning millennia, with cultural artifacts, monuments, and manuscripts that bear witness to its deep historical roots and contributions to global civilization. The Hague Convention provides Armenia with a framework to protect these invaluable assets during armed conflicts, ensuring they are preserved for future generations despite the turmoil of war.
Key provisions of the Convention include the prohibition against targeting cultural property for military purposes, the obligation to take precautionary measures to prevent damage or destruction, and the responsibility to respect cultural property within its territory. These measures are crucial for Armenia, given its history of conflicts and the potential threats to its cultural sites.
Furthermore, the Regulations for Execution detail practical steps for implementing the Convention’s principles. This includes marking cultural property with distinctive symbols to signify its protected status, establishing emergency measures for protection during conflict, and promoting international cooperation for the safeguarding of cultural heritage.
Armenia actively participates in the international community’s efforts under the Convention, contributing to global initiatives aimed at preserving cultural diversity and promoting mutual respect for cultural property. By adhering to the Hague Convention and its Regulations, Armenia demonstrates its commitment to protecting its rich cultural heritage and ensuring that its treasures remain a source of pride and identity for generations to come, even in times of adversity.
Զինված ընդհարման դեպքում մշակութային արժեքների պաշտպանության մասին կոնվենցիա
