BLUE SHIELD AUSTRIA SUPPORTS THE FOUNDATION OF BLUE SHIELD ARMENIA

Recognizing the urgent need for protection, Blue Shield Austria member Dr. Jasmine Dum-Tragut played a key role in the founding of Blue Shield Armenia, which officially became the 33rd National Committee of the Blue Shield network in 2024. Armenia, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, has long faced threats to its cultural property, particularly following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts of 2020 and 2023.

​The establishment of Blue Shield Armenia, supported by both local and international actors, marked a significant step in advocating for international humanitarian law and the protection of Armenian cultural heritage. Blue Shield Austria actively supported the new committee, fostering cooperation in capacity building between the heritage community to enhance cultural property protection efforts.

​++ Photo: Jasmin Dum-Tragut ++