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
Guía sobre políticas en favor de las industrias culturales y creativas
Esta nueva guía presenta de una manera concisa y práctica los conceptos e ideas fundamentales necesarios para el desarrollo de la economía creativa. La guía se concibe como una herramienta útil y exhaustiva al servicio de todos aquellos dedicados al desarrollo de este sector. more >
Mapping Cultural Diversity – Good Practices from Around the Globe
The German Commission for UNESCO and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) have launched the publication, Mapping Cultural Diversity – Good Practices from Around the Globe, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 29 November 2010. more >
The Arts Council announces new policy on Cultural Diversity
The Arts Council today announced a new policy and strategy for Cultural Diversity and the Arts, and launched a pamphlet, Cultural Diversity and the Arts: Language and Meanings. more >
Implementing the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions in the European Union
This study provides a summary of the state of implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions of 2005. more >
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
Call for cultural diversity
Cultural activists, cultural workers, researchers and policymakers from Mali and Algeria to Singapore, and Limpopo to Cape Town, gathered in Joburg recently for the much-anticipated Diversity Conference. more >
Vielfalt Kultur: Einladung zur Vorstellung von Praxisbeispielen
The Austrian Commission for UNESCO, supported by the BMUKK, invites individuals, networks, institutions and organisations from various fields to present projects and initiatives that contribute to protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions. The introduced examples are included in a collection of best practices and a report to UNESCO. more >
Multicultural Forum 9 September
The Arts Council of Finland is inviting artists, cultural workers and cultural policy-decision makers to discuss the challenges of cultural diversity and multiculturalism in Finland. What policies and practices do we need? How do we best support artists? more >
IFACCA attends UNESCO meetings
IFACCA’s Executive Director, Sarah Gardner, recently attended the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Conference of Parties for the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, and met with the Assistant Director-General, Culture, Francesco Bandarin. more >
Ghana Arts and Culture and UNESCO Convection questioned
The Regional Advisor for Culture, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office, Accra, Ms. Moji Okuribido, has expressed worry over government’s inability to ratify the UNESCO Conventions. more >
The Financial Crisis and its Effects on Public Arts Funding
Is it pure coincidence that, 5 years after the General Assembly of UNESCO adopted its Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, one of the cornerstones of this document is already put into question by many of the signatory states? more >
IFACCA attends IGC on 2005 Convention
IFACCA Executive Director, Sarah Gardner, has this week attended the Fourth Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) on the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. more >
The Convention is celebrating its 5th anniversary – tell us what you’re doing to celebrate!
The French Coalition for Cultural Diversity is organising a round table discussion on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on 17 November in Paris. The European Union will be celebrating the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the 2005 Convention from 6 to 8 December 2010 in Brussels. more >
Programme Specialist (Culture)
Under the authority of the Director of the Division of Cultural Expressions and Creative Industries and the direct supervision of the Chef of the Section of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the operational programme of activities required to implement the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005). more >
Culture minister praises UNESCO workshop
Angolan minister of Culture, Rosa Cruz e Silva, Tuesday in Luanda said that the workshop on "Promotion and Research of UNESCO's Conventions" will help the sector's members upgrade their knowledge on implementing of the international legal instruments methods in Angola. more >
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 >