Ministry of Culture, Mexico, 10 March 2026, Mexico

La secretaria de Cultura del Gobierno de México, Claudia Curiel de Icaza, presentó los avances del Plan Integral de Renovación de Escuelas de Arte y Cultura, una política de fortalecimiento del sistema público de formación artística y cultural que atiende 39 escuelas del sector en todo el país.

Swedish Arts Council, 09 March 2026, Sweden

Now I am stepping down as Director-General of the Swedish Arts Council and am proud and happy about what we have achieved together at the agency during these years for the development and accessibility of culture. Three governments with three ministers of culture have formulated the assignments that we have proudly carried out. I have had the opportunity to meet so many artists, cultural workers,…

UNESCO, 09 March 2026, Saudi Arabia

UNESCO is partnering with the Royal Commission for AlUla (Saudi Arabia) through the project “Fostering Positive Social Transformations in AlUla”, which aims to harness the potential of heritage and culture to foster dialogue, social cohesion, and sustainable development. The project supports AlUla’s long-term ambition to become a global destination for art, culture, and nature tourism, centred on…

UNESCO, 09 March 2026, International

Cultural heritage is far more than art or archaeology; it tells the story of who we are. When cultural property is stolen, looted, or trafficked, entire communities lose pieces of their identity, history, and future. Illicit trafficking often begins with theft or illegal excavations, crimes that not only damage the objects themselves but also erase the scientific, historical, and emotional knowle…

UNESCO, 09 March 2026, International

In contexts of conflict, division, or social tension, artistic expression can open new spaces for engagement, enable diverse voices to be heard, and support constructive conversation around sensitive issues. Leveraging the arts to facilitate dialogue is therefore a practical strategy for advancing inclusion, strengthening civic resilience, and informing more responsive policy approaches to human …

Ministry of Education and Culture, Uruguay, 08 March 2026, Uruguay

En el marco de una nueva conmemoración del 8 de marzo - Día Internacional de las Mujeres, el Ministerio de Educación y Cultura se suma a las acciones y actividades definidas por el Consejo Nacional de Género bajo la consigna “Cuando todas las mujeres avanzan, la sociedad avanza. Igualdad de género, compromiso de Estado”.