UNESCO brings in Paris a group of experts for the protection of cultural diversities
The third session of the intergovernmental meeting of experts on the Preliminary Draft Convention on the Protection of the Diversity of Cultural Contents and Artistic Expressions is taking place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris (from 25 May to 4 June 2005). The session, opened by UNESCO general Director Koichiro Matsuura, is a follow-up of the international program of protection of cultural diversities, included in the UN mandatory and in the activity carried out by UNESCO in the past 60 years to protect and promote the diversity of cultures. Aim of the session is the drafting of an international convention for the protection of diversity of cultural contents and artistic expressions.
According to Mr. Munir Bouchenaki, UNESCO Assistant Director General for Culture, “Multiplicity of visions, values, beliefs, practices, creations and forms of expression : such is the wealth of a world containing more than 6000 communities and as many languages. Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue are now high on the list of international political priorities, even if this question has been at the very heart of UNESCO’s concerns since the day of its creation. The defense of peace is henceforth inseparable from the recognition of cultures”.

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