Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2006
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SymbolA/RES/61/52
TitleReturn or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Commends Unesco and the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in Case of Illicit Appropriation on the work they have accomplished; calls upon all relevant bodies, agencies, funds and programmes of the UN system and other relevant intergovernmental organizations to work in coordination with Unesco; urges Member States to introduce effective national and international measures to prevent and combat illicit trafficking in cultural property, including special training for police, customs and border services.
Action note2006-12-04
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 65th plenary meeting
Committee reportA/61/L.15/Rev.1
A/61/L.15/Rev.1/Add.1
A/61/L.15/Rev.1/Add.1
Meeting record
A/61/PV.65
Agenda information
A/61/251 43 Return and restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin. CULTURAL PROPERTY RESTITUTION
Date[New York] : UN, 16 Feb. 2007
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5 p.
Notes
Issued in GAOR, 61st sess., Suppl. no. 49.