
HERITAGE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
DOMESTIC LEGAL MATERIALS
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Heritage Conservation Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 10066)
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Charter of the National Historical Commission (Republic Act No. 10086)
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The National Museum Act of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8492)
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Charter of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Republic Act No. 7356)
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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL MATERIALS
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1972 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage​
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1991 UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity​
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2003 UNESCO Declaration on the Intentional Destruction of Cultural Heritage​
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EXPERT DECLARATIONS​
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1979 Burra Charter (Australia) (amended 2013)
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2004 Nara Document on Authenticity (Japan)
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In advocating for the protection and preservation of our built heritage, cultural and historical sites and settings, through advocacy and volunteerism, project implementation, education and information, the Heritage Conservation Society makes available below some research resources gathered from around the web and from various conferences. However, over time, more of the materials will available for members only. Sign up for access.