Conversation with Ambassador Lukman Al-Faily, Who Owns the Past.

Moderator: Xeyal Qertel.

The conversation explores the courageous efforts of local residents who stood up against the looting and destruction of historic heritage. Joined by the Iraqi Ambassador to the United Nations in New York, the discussion will consider the importance of protecting historic buildings, artifacts, and cultural memory—and the role communities and institutions can play in preserving them for future generations. The conversation will conclude with an opportunity for audience questions and engagement.