What is the Blue Shield? Who is in it? How does it protect cultural property in crisis and conflict? Read why the Blue Shield is needed.
Blue Shield has sent missions into countries in conflict, or experiencing disasters, to conduct damage assessments and offer assistance.
See where Blue Shield has already a local committee or be invited to establish your own local committee together with Blue Shield International.
The Blue Shield Board invites expressions of interest to host the 2026 General Assembly, Conference and Training Workshops.
Latest Blue Shield International News
President’s Reflections: Blue Shield International in 2025
2025 has been another busy, exciting, positive (and occasionally) frustrating year. It has essentially been a year where
Peacekeeping and Heritage: BSI at the UN Training School Ireland
Course participants outside the United Nations Training School, Curragh Camp. In November, Blue Shield International led the fourth
Blue Shield International appoints Callum Peebles as Interim Director
Callum brings two decades of experience leading humanitarian efforts in conflict areas. Blue Shield International is pleased to
Blue Shield Statement on Sudan
Sultan Ali Dinar Palace, before the recent damage. © Nour/BSI The Blue Shield has been monitoring the conflict
Latest News from National Committees
Seminar invitation with President Stone and BS Sweden
Invitation to seminar Blue Shield Sweden is inviting you to a seminar on Protection of Cultural Heritage in
“Strengthen Appreciation”: Malians celebrate at Tomb of Askia
Visit of the Mayor to see the restoration work © Blue Shield Mali Restoration work has been ongoing
Happy Anniversary to our National Committees
This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of our first national committees! In 2000,
BS Ireland works with Irish Red Cross
Gretchen Allen (chair) and Patrizia La Piscopia help judge the Corn Adomnáin International Humanitarian Law Competition 2025 © Blue
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CREATE A NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Are you considering creating a national committee? The Application Pack explains the roles and responsibilities of national committees, the rights of each committee, and the process that must be followed, as well as links to all the documents needed.
