World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to advance the four goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions; In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared 21 May as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
Support sustainable systems of governance for culture
Achieve a balanced flow of cultural goods and services and increase mobility of artists and cultural professionals
Integrate culture in sustainable development frameworks
Promote human rights and fundamental freedoms
Forum: Why does cultural diversity matter? World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development;
Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the seven culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty reduction and the achievement of sustainable development. At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity – in particular through innovative use of media and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) – are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT AND UNESCO
THE RAPPROCHEMENT OF CULTURE