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Law No. 16 of 2013 on Preserving Cities, Regions, Historic Landmarks and their Urban, Cultural Heritage.

País/Territorio
Yemen
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2013
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
General
Palabra clave
Patrimonio cultural Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Ordenación/conservación Derechos económicos, sociales y culturales Financiamiento Gobernanza Cuestiones de procedimiento Desarrollo sostenible Conocimientos tradicionales/ conocimiento indígena Derechos humanos
Área geográphica
Asia, Océano Índico, Países menos desarrollados, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

This Law comprising 148 articles organized into ten Parts aims to (i) safeguarding cities, regions, historical monuments, and urban cultural heritage from any form of aggression, tampering, alteration, or distortion; (ii) establishing the foundational principles, rules, and procedures for preserving these entities in a way that aligns with state policies; (iii) upholding international commitments made by the Republic of Yemen, including those outlined in the International Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage; (iv) elevating Yemen's global standing in preserving cities, historical sites, and urban heritage while encouraging international support; (v) creating mechanisms for the effective implementation of preservation policies and plans, including legal and technical controls to govern construction, restoration, maintenance, and rehabilitation efforts; (vi) recognizing the significance of historical cities and urban heritage within the context of economic, social, and developmental plans, promoting their integration into contemporary national life for sustainable development; (vii) mobilizing financial resources to implement preservation plans, enhance the well-being of residents, and support economic activities and traditional crafts, thereby encouraging their participation in the formulation and execution of preservation initiatives.

Texto completo
Árabe
Página web
yemenparliament.gov.ye