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Crafting a Conscious Planet – International Day of Yoga with Sadhguru
India,On the International Day of Yoga on 21 June, UNESCO Headquarters welcomed Sadhguru – one of the world’s leading practitioners and teachers of
Read moreStrengthening the capacity of Community Learning Centers in China to actively engage in the safeguarding of ICH
China,From 15th to 17th May 2023, the UNESCO Capacity Building Workshop for Community Learning Centers in China on Intangible Cultural Heritage
Read moreBureau grants US$973,539 to support the safeguarding of living heritage in nine States Parties
Bahamas, Haiti, Mauritania, Mongolia, Nicaragua, ...The International Assistance mechanism provides support to States Parties in their national efforts to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage. The
Read moreJoin the 20th anniversary celebration campaign
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, all stakeholders are encouraged
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20th anniversary 2003-2023
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Open-ended intergovernmental working group in the framework of the reflection on a broader implementation of Article 18 of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Themes & programmes
Priority Africa
Africa’s rich living heritage plays a fundamental role in building a strong cultural identity and shared values across the region.