Law No. 16 of 2013 on Preserving Cities, Regions, Historic Landmarks and their Urban, Cultural Heritage. Pays/Territoire Yémen Type du document Législation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Général Mot clé Patrimoine culturel Renforcement des capacités Gestion/conservation Droits économiques, sociaux et culturels Financement Gouvernance Questions de procédures Développement durable Savoir traditionnel/savoir autochtones Droits de l'homme Aire géographique Asie, Océan Indien, Pays les moins avances, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Asie Occidentale Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Arabe Site web yemenparliament.gov.ye