01174nas a2200145   4500000000100000008004100001653003000042653002900072653003900101100001700140245006400157856008300221300001200304520071200316                                       d10aGender issues (ICH\_1332)10aHuman rights (THE\_5675)10aSDG 5: Gender Equality (ICH\_1383)1 aSara De Vido00aMainstreaming Gender in the Protection of Cultural Heritage  uhttps://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c48e/6e4ddcd785762b3fcd4a1b77cdfcfff812c4.pdf  a451-4683 aThe purpose of this contribution is to reflect on the relationship between gender equality and CH, from a human rights law perspective. We will demonstrate that the two elements are not conflicting, but mutually reinforcing. Provided that some practices can never be condoned under human rights law, the approach followed in the article is twofold. On the one hand, it should be acknowledged the contribution given by women in the preservation of traditional practices and heritage sites. On the other hand, gender should be mainstreamed in the protection of CH – provided that the participation of local communities is ensured - in order to empower women and gradually combat discrimination against them.