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The UNESCO 1970 Convention is an international treaty aimed at preventing the illegal trade in cultural items, signed by 147 states as of March 2025. It sets out to combat the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property, promoting cooperation among nations to safeguard cultural heritage. The convention has been instrumental in shaping international law and policy on cultural property protection, with organizations like [[interpol|Interpol]] and [[united-nations|United Nations]] playing crucial roles in its implementation.