Restitution of Works of Art to Countries Victims of Expropriation

A/RES/3391(XXX)No PDF available

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1976.

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2 versions · 1976–1978

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1976A/RES/3391(XXX)Restitution of works of art to countries victims of expropriation

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Art Works Cultural Property Restitution Expropriation

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7 operative paragraphs

Affirms that the prompt restitution to a country of 1ts objets d'art, monuments, museum pieces and manuscripts by another country, without charge, is calculated to strengthen intemaitional co-operation inasmuch as it constitutes just reparation for damage done;

Recognizes in this connexion the special obligations incumbent upon those countries which had access to such valuable objects, either through particular claims or on other pretexts, as a result of their rule over or their occupation of a foreign territory;

Calls upon all States concemed to protect and safeguard the works of art whioh are still in Territories under their domination;

Invites Member States to ratify the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit ilmport, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, adopted by the General Gonference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1970;

Looks forward to the meeting of 1the Commibtee of Experts to Study the Question of the Restitution of Works of Art., established by the United Nations Educationa], ScientHic and Cultural Organization, to be held at Cairo early in 1976, aind expresses the hope tha,t the Committee will adopt adequate measures for the restitution of works of art to countries victirns of expropriatioo;

Calls upon those States concerned which have not already done so to proceed to the restitution of objets d'art, monume:nts, museum pieces, manuscripts and documents to their countries of origin, such restitution being calculated to strengthen intemational understanding and co-operation;

Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and Member States, to submit a report to the General Assembly at its thirty-second session on the progress achieved.

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