Three Brazilian ministries have come together to relaunch a committee focused on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Program (MoW). The program aims to document and safeguard humanity’s collective memory by preserving significant cultural and historical documents and ensuring global access.
The National Committee of Brazil for the UNESCO Memory of the World Program (MoWBR) was officially reinstated during a ceremony in Brasília on December 18. The event involved the Ministry of Public Administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Culture, marking a collaborative effort to protect cultural heritage.
This new committee will include an advisory commission comprised entirely of civil society representatives. This structure emphasizes an inclusive approach, encouraging participation from a wide range of stakeholders in preserving important documents.
UNESCO launched the MoW Program in 1992 in response to the destruction of the Sarajevo public library during the Bosnian War. The program focuses on preserving documents of global importance, raising awareness, and ensuring their accessibility for future generations.
Today, over 70 countries participate in the MoW Program, cooperating to protect essential documents. Brazil’s reintegration into this international effort highlights its commitment to safeguarding shared cultural heritage and contributing to global preservation initiatives.