UNESCO News|16 March 2026

UNESCO, the Ministry of Culture and the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra' sign a Memorandum of Cooperation to safeguard World Heritage in Ukraine

Originally published: 16 March 2026|Published on Kurdish Heritage: 6 April 2026

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, UNESCO, and the National Preserve 'Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra' established a three-way collaborative agreement on February 27 to protect Ukraine's invaluable cultural heritage. This formal partnership specifically focuses on preserving the All Saints Church, which stands above the Economic Gate and constitutes an integral component of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra."

This memorandum of understanding represents a crucial step in safeguarding Ukrainian heritage sites amid ongoing challenges. The cooperation emphasizes the international community's commitment to protecting cultural landmarks that hold significant historical and spiritual value for Ukraine and the broader region.

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