UNESCO Convention on cultural diversity
Description
The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, adopted by UNESCO in October 2005, entered into force in March 2007. The Convention seeks to strengthen the five inseparable links of the same chain: creation, production, distribution/dissemination, access and enjoyment of cultural expressions, as conveyed by cultural activities, goods and services. IFACCA has commissioned a briefing note on the Convention designed for arts councils and ministries of culture and is collating other relevant resources.
Publications
Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue
This World Report aims to become a reference tool for cultural diversity. Cultural diversity, which is too often reduced to the protection of heritage in danger, is also the development of intercultural skills, the search for an antidote to expressions of cultural isolationism, the road towards new forms of governance, the lever of the effective exercise of universally recognized human rights and a means to reduce imbalances in the world trade in creative products. more >
The campaign for cultural diversity: why it matters to you
A brochure retracing the history of the campaign for cultural diversity and presenting the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The publication relates the milestones of the last decade, describes the major issues and provides concrete illustrations on the importance of cultural diversity. more >
Contemporary Mexico’s Cultural Policies within the Context of UNESCO’s Convention on Cultural Diversity
An article that explores Mexico’s cultural policies within the context of the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity. more >
Las políticas culturales del México contemporáneo en el contexto de la Convención sobre Diversidad Cultural de la UNESCO
El Observatoire des Amériques de Montreal, en el número 08-11 de junio de 2008 de su publicación Chroniques des Amériques, presenta el trabajo Las políticas culturales del México contemporáneo en el contexto de la Convención sobre Diversidad Cultural de la UNESCO de Fabiola Rodríguez-Barba. more >
Sharing Strengths: Commonwealth and Francophone Engagement with the UNESCO 2005 Convention
A report brings together the key suggestions, observations and challenges that emerged from a March 2008 seminar that brought together experts from Commonwealth and Francophone governments and civil society to discuss the ratification and implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. more >
First Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Cultural Diversity
A number of documents have been published following the first Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. more >
UNESCO’S convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions: Making it work
A collection of essays that describe the lead-up to the adoption of the Convention and outline future directions. more >
News
Message from Mr Koïchiro Matsuura on the occasion of World Day for Cultural Diversity
The annual celebration of 21 May as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development provides an opportunity to reaffirm UNESCO’s constitutional mandate to preserve “the independence, integrity and fruitful diversity of the cultures” of its Member States and promote the “democratic principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect” through education, the sciences, culture and communication. more >
UNESCO Celebrates Cultural Diversity from 11 to 22 May 2009
The numerous cultural events held on and around the World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May) at UNESCO Headquarters and elsewhere in the world are meant to underscore not only the intrinsic value of specific cultural productions, but also and above all the fertility of their diversity. more >
La UNESCO Celebra la Diversidad Cultural del 11 al 22 de mayo de 2009
A través de una variedad de eventos culturales organizados en torno al Día Mundial de la Diversidad Cultural para el Diálogo y el Desarrollo (21 de mayo) en la Sede y en muchos otros lugares del mundo, la UNESCO pretende resaltar menos el valor intrínseco de tal o cual producción que la fecundidad de su diversidad. more >
U40-Capacity Building Programme ‘Cultural Diversity 2030’
A call for contributions from 20 young specialists from Europe with proven competence and interest in the area of the relevant aspects of the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. more >
First Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee
The First Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 24 to 27 June 2008. more >
Cultural Diversity, Weapon Against Poverty
UNESCO has emphasised that cultural diversity is a good weapon in the fight against poverty. more >
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
An announcement from the Minister of Canadian Heritage in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. more >
Cuba Celebrates International Day of Cultural Diversity
Cuban cultural and social institutions, led by the Ministry of Culture, in coordination with UNESCO, are carrying out a series of actions that will conclude on Wednesday with an international colloquium on diversity in the Caribbean. more >
Risky business for Hollywood
To advocates, UNESCO’s Cultural Diversity Convention is a crucial defence of national cultures against the onslaught of 'global mono-culture'. Such a high-profile endorsement of cultural protectionism should worry both Hollywood and Washington. more >
Three symposia on cultural diversity
On 21 February, in order to institute the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, Christine Albanel met with the 'French coalition', which brings together around 50 professional cultural organisations. more >
Cultural diversity - an obstacle to the EU single market?
It is not acceptable that the UNESCO convention has been poorly implemented in EU legislation up to now. more >
Ratify UNESCO Convention on cultural diversity OIF told
The secretary general of the Francophonie is urging member states of OIF to ratify the UNESCO convention on cultural diversity. more >
Events
Second ordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
The Intergovernmental Committee opens discussions on operational guidelines on the promotion of international cooperation; integration of culture in sustainable development; cooperation for development;
guidelines on the use of the resources of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity; and experts' reports on preferential treatment for developing countries. Civil society representatives are also invited.
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The UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity
The conference theme is ‘The UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity: Preliminary report and legal challenges in meeting the objectives in economically resource-poor countries ‘ more >
The international who's who in cultural policy, planning and research >