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In the framework of project “Enhancing fundamental freedoms through the promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), UNESCO and the Ministry of Sports and Culture of Rwanda mobilized 70 arts and culture professionals from across the country along with media and government representatives for a week of workshops 23...
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On 31 May 2016, a conference on cultural policies and the implementation of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions took place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, at the auditorium of I-um Arts Centre.The conference was organized by the Korean Cultural and Tourism Institute (KCTU), a research think tank working with the government, local authorities...
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From 6 to 8 June, the second summit of UNESCO’s of Creative Cities Network will bring together mayors and deputy mayors from all parts of the world to examine how the Network can contribute to sustainable development in urban environments, in line with UNESCO’s Culture and Sustainable Urban Development Initiative and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.The Director-General of...
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On 6 June, Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, opened the Second UNESCO Creative Cities Summit in the presence of Ms Liu Yandong, Vice Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China, the Mayor of Beijing Mr Wang Anshun and the Minister of Education, Mr Yuan Guiren.Representatives from 60 countries are attending the summit on the theme of sustainable urban development, including...
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The Executive Summary of the 2015 edition of the Global Report “Re|Shaping Cultural Policies: A decade promoting the Diversity of Cultural Expression for Development”, is now available in German.This translation is the fruit of a collaborative effort led by the National Commissions for UNESCO of Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland.This landmark Global Report is UNESCO’s first report...
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‘’It’s really important to have creativity to solve challenges in society, especially following our troubled past. We have to be creative to find solutions to rebuild harmony between communities,’’ said Odile Gakire, a cultural entrepreneur from Huye, southern Rwanda.‘’Rwanda doesn’t have gold or natural resources, we have to be creative and use our talents and the creative industries to create...
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The new EU “Strategy for international cultural relations” was formally adopted and presented on 8 June 2016 by the European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini. It aims at encouraging cultural cooperation between the EU and its partner countries and promoting a global order based on peace, the rule of law, freedom...
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