The Africa Region is comprised of forty six (46) countries [1], fifteen (15) of which currently have National Committees [2]. There are also individual members in eleven (11) countries where National Committees have not yet been created [3].*
The Group is represented on the ICOMOS Board by Ms Chilangwa Chaiwa from Zambia, elected as Vice-President of the ICOMOS Bureau during the 21st ICOMOS General Assembly in 2023 in Sydney (Australia).
Since its inception in 1982 by ICOMOS and its adoption the same year by the UNESCO General Conference, the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) has taken place every year on April 18. Celebrated throughout the world, this day represents an opportunity to promote and celebrate the importance of cultural heritage.
The theme of this year's event (2024) was "Disasters and conflicts through the lens of the Venice Charter". Africa was no exception. ICOMOS is pleased to highlight four activities that took place on the continent on this occasion.