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Skills and employment in the culture and creative industries: Strategic frameworks and promising initiatives
UNESCO,
19 May 2026
, International
EESC highlights culture as a cornerstone of European democracy and resilience
European Economic and Social Committee,
30 April 2026
, International
Aprueban reforma en materia de derechos de las personas trabajadoras artistas intérpretes o ejecutantes
Ministry of Culture, Mexico,
16 April 2026
, Mexico
ACORNS 471: Cultural workers’ rights and active participation in cultural life
IFACCA - International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies,
16 April 2026
, International
Los Ministerios de Cultura y Trabajo impulsan una ‘Agenda de Economía Social en la Cultura’ para fortalecer cooperativas y sociedades laborales culturales
Ministry of Culture, Spain,
16 April 2026
, Spain
Support for arts sector workers
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Singapore,
08 April 2026
, Singapore
Togo: the issuance of the artist's certificate now entrusted to BUTODRA
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts,
01 April 2026
, Togo
Zambia advances preparations to join UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection as a pathfinder
International Labour Organization (ILO),
31 March 2026
, Zambia
Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud presenta proyecto de ley para reconocer a artistas como personas trabajadoras
Delfino.cr,
29 March 2026
, Costa Rica
Iberoamérica avanza hacia la adopción del Estatuto de la Persona Artista y Trabajadora de la Cultura
OEI - Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos,
20 March 2026
, International
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