21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity, for Dialogue and Development

 

Further to the adoption of UNESCO’s Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity in November 2001, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 21 May as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (Resolution 57/249).

The Day will provide us with an opportunity to deepen understanding of the values of Cultural Diversity and to learn to “live together” better. This is why UNESCO appeals to the Member States as well as to all civil society to celebrate this World Day by involving as many actors and partners as possible.

UNESCO’s Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity: 

http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0012/001271/127160m.pdf#page=10

 

2008 Celebration:

http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=37283&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

 

2009 Celebration:

http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=39089&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html