The organisations behind the government assignment on Endangered Cultural Heritage are the National Museums of World Culture, the Swedish National Commission for UNESCO, the International Council of Museums Sweden and the Swedish National Heritage Board. We also cooperate with the Department of National Operations (NOA) of the Swedish Police Authority, Swedish Customs, and the National Council on Crime Prevention (BRÅ).
The National Museums of World Culture (Världskulturmuseerna) are a government authority under the Ministry of Culture. We are tasked with exhibiting the cultures of the world and bringing them to life, especially cultures originating outside Sweden. The National Museums of World Culture shall document and highlight the expressions and conditions of different cultures, as well as cultural interactions and cultural variation, historically and in society today, nationally and internationally. The National Museums of World Culture shall promote interdisciplinary knowledge formation and public activities in various forms.
ICOM Sweden is a committee within the International Council of Museums. ICOM is an international organisation for museums and museum employees, formed in 1946, with formal status in UNESCO. ICOM works for society and its development, with a particular focus on ensuring the preservation, development and protection of cultural property. Globally, ICOM organises more than 35,000 members and 20,000 museums in 136 countries. www.icomsweden.com
UNESCO is the UN’s collaborative body for education, science, culture and communication. The Swedish National Commission for UNESCO advises the Government on UNESCO’s activities and spreads knowledge about UNESCO’s work in Sweden. www.unesco.se
The Swedish National Heritage Board is responsible for issues concerning cultural heritage and the cultural environment in Sweden, and makes it possible for cultural heritage to be preserved, used and developed. We also work on issues related to illicit trafficking of cultural property. The vision of the Swedish National Heritage Board is that “Everyone thinks in time.” www.raa.se
