The UN Human Rights Council "noting with deep concern the organized looting, smuggling, theft and illicit trafficking in cultural property that could undermine the full enjoyment of cultural rights, and are contrary to international law and which may, in some instances, generate funds for the financing of terrorism..." unanimously
approved a resolution on Cultural rights and the
protection of cultural heritage
Calls for
enhanced international cooperation in preventing and combating the
organized looting, smuggling, theft and illicit trafficking of cultural objects and in restoring
the stolen, looted or trafficked cultural property to its countries of origin
,
and invites States
to take measures in this regard at the national level
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