The Europe Lecture “Destruction of Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO DG Irina Bokova: a response by Dr Sada Mire Cultural heritage at risk: protecting cultural heritage in times of conflict Her Excellency Ms Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO Her...
Big History engages with the universe’s grand narrative, and provides a dynamic connection between the past, present and future. Our collection is divided into three volumes and is the first comprehensive global anthology of Big History. This second volume―Education...
The Somali peninsula has a rich heritage relevant to the world. Many ancient world civilizations have left their mark on this area, a connection facilitated by the region’s strategic location, connecting Arabia, Africa, and Asia through the Red Sea Coast, the Indian...
A Report Based on a Feasibility Study For the Development of Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Somaliland The Somaliland Tourism Feasibility Study is a project exploring the possibilities and challenges facing the development of cultural heritage tourism in Somaliland....
UNESCO Debate 2016: World Heritage: Treasure or Target? Response from Sada Mire to Stephan Sander I agree with Stephan that not only humans deserve protection. I have often argued that cultural heritage is a basic human need. This notion is not something I thought of...
The paper introduces the Baanashada Dumarka, a Somali fertility therapy carried out by a spirit medium, known locally as ‘Alaqad. Baanashada is aimed at women whose fertility issues are believed to be caused by spirits. The study also explores a component of the...
