World Health Organization, 25 September 2023, International

WHO and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab have announced a forthcoming Lancet Global Series on the health benefits of the arts.

United Nations, 22 September 2023, International

We are glad to share with you the latest report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Ms. Alexandra Xanthaki, which focuses on “Development and cultural rights: the international governance”. The report is available in all UN languages on this page, under the number A/78/213. It is also available on the website of the mandate. All submissions received and further informat…

Publications Office of the European Union, 22 September 2023, International

This report is the result of the work of the EU Open Method of Coordination (OMC) group of Member States’ experts on ‘The status and working conditions of artists and cultural and creative professionals’. The group worked in a cross-sectoral way and included experts in the field of culture as well as experts in areas of employment and social and economic affairs, and included experts from all 27 …

Museums Galleries Scotland, 21 September 2023, Scotland

Scotland’s museums and galleries contribute to a range of important national outcomes, for example: improving health and wellbeing, education, climate awareness, building cohesive communities and supporting fair work and skills development. Given the high impact in these areas – examples of which can be found in our case studies area – evidencing impact tends to focus on the social, wellbeing and…

Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance, 20 September 2023, England

The Creative Health Quality Framework, a ground-breaking new tool that clearly articulates what “good” looks like for arts and culture initiatives that aim to support people’s health and wellbeing, will be launched on September 20th by The Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance (CHWA).

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 20 September 2023, England

The RSA and Creative PEC [have published] research on how policy makers can capitalise on the economic potential of the creative industries in the North of England, through the creation of a 'Northern Creative Corridor', to serve as a model for other regions.