Cultural Diversity

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CULTURE

Cultural Diversity

In its rich diversity, culture has intrinsic value for development as well as social cohesion and peace.

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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). More