Press release - 12 August 2025 10:39

ICOM Executive Board Issues Statement for Peace

Paris, 27 June 2025

Following discussions at its 176th Session held in Paris, the ICOM Executive Board has issued a strong reaffirmation of its mission and values in light of current global events.The statement underscores ICOM’s enduring commitment to preserving cultural heritage worldwide and uniting the global museum community. It emphasises the vital role museums play in fostering mutual understanding across cultures and borders.

ICOM Statement for Peace

Following the discussions at the 176th Session of the Executive Board that took place in Paris on 27 June 2025, in light of current global events:
The ICOM Executive Board reaffirms ICOM’s mission to preserve cultural heritage globally and unite the museum community. ICOM is deeply committed to empowering museums as a strong voice in fostering mutual understanding.
Museums connect and protect, without borders.
We advocate for peace for a better future.

Statement drafted by the Executive Board Members:

Emma Nardi, ICOM President, Italy
Inkyung Chang, Vice-President, Republic of Korea
Terry Simioti Nyambe, Vice-President, Zambia
Carina Jaatinen, Treasurer, Finland
Feng Zhao, Member, China
Marilia Bonas, Member, Brazil
Kaja Sirok, Member, Slovenia
Tayeebeh Golnaz Golsabahi, Member, Iran
Steph Scholten, Member, United Kingdom
Deborah Tout-Smith, Member, Australia
Luis Raposo, Member, Portugal
Jody Steiger, Member, Costa Rica
Karin Weil González, Member, Chile
Ahmed Mohammed, Member, United Arab Emirates
Rachelle Doucet, Member, Haiti

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About the International Council of Museums (ICOM) 

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is an international organisation of museums and museum professionals which is committed to the research, conservation, continuation and communication to society of the world’s natural and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible. As a network of experts, comprising over 60 000 professionals in 139 countries and territories, ICOM makes recommendations on issues related to cultural heritage, promotes capacity building and advances knowledge. ICOM is the voice of museum professionals on an international stage and raises public cultural awareness through global networks and co-operation programmes. 

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