

Don’t Keep Plodding On
Written by Frazer Macdonald Hay Quick read: When Trust in Peacebuilding Falters: A Call to Reflect and Reimagine For many working in or...


The Threshold Between The Everyday and The Nonpareil
Written by #FrazerMacdonaldHay This text explores the rich potential of the threshold space between the everyday and the exceptional...


UNESCO DNA & Reasons For Dismay
Written by #FrazerMacdonaldHay This post critically examines UNESCO's foundational ideals against its contemporary practices,...


Every Day is World Heritage Day
Today, however, it is World Heritage Day or The International Day for Monuments and Sites ( ICOMOS 1982, UNESCO 1983). This commemorative...


Understanding Peace & Conflict Helps Protect Cultural Heritage
This fabulous image by Tomislav Marcijus resonates as I wrestled with the complexities of cultural heritage protection. The single most...


GAZA's Remains Should Stand
Allow Gaza’s remains to stand and set the scene for recovery, clear the rubble, and make the housing, land and property safe. Help Gaza’s...


The Destructive Age of Urban Reconstruction after Warfare
Image by Author Written by #FrazerMacdonaldHay Quick Read: Reflecting on a poetic quote by Mick Herron during a night flight, the author...


A New Year’s Reflection on War and Peace
January 1, 2024, the day after the celebrations, the well-wishes for 2024, the brutal reality of yesterday is unchanged. This slaughter...


Preparing for a Positive and Productive New Year
2023 was a precious year, punctuated by inspirational people living in and around devastated places. Many valued connections were made,...


The Unrecognised Heritage after Warfare
Who controls the past, (ran the party slogan) controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past” (George Orwell 1949) “To...