Participants from South East Asia/Pacific, South Asia, Central Asia, Africa, Europe, USA and Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and especially from Colombia, attended the Cartagena Conference on Art as Tool for Peace and Afro Caribbean Integration conceptualized and organized by the South-South Cooperation Council (SSCC) and its team of global leaders chaired by SSCC Chairman, Dr. Viktor Sebek, on 26 November 2018 at the Adolfo Mejia Theatre . The conference discussed (a) the modalities of fostering peace processes through art, and (b) forging stronger links between Sub-Saharan countries and the Caribbean.
En la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, el día 26 de noviembre de 2018 en el auditorio del Teatro Adolfo Mejía, reunidos los participantes del sureste de Asia/Pacifico, Sur de Asia, Asia Central, África, Europa, Estados Unidos, Canadá, el Caribe, América Central y Suramérica, especialmente de Colombia, bajo la presidencia de Viktor Sebek, Presidente de SSCC, todos ellos participantes de la Conferencia de Cartagena “Arte como Herramienta para la Paz y la Integración Afrocaribeña”, conceptualizada por el Consejo de Cooperación Sur-Sur para el Desarrollo Sostenible SSCC y su grupo de líderes mundiales, debatieron durante el foro, sobre: a) Las modalidades de promoción, en los procesos de paz a través del arte y b) La creación de vínculos más fuertes entre los países subsaharianos y el Caribe.
- Talking about the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
- Letters of Support for the DPCW from Heads of State & Experts
- Sign Your Support – Global Signing Campaign
- Treasure Hunt for Local Peace Attraction Sites
- Palestinian Leaders Seek to Bring Peace through Advocacy Meeting for the DPCW
- Press & Media: Proponents of Developing an Environment for Peace-building
- Introducing the DPCW to the UN
- FAQ on HWPL’s World Alliance of Religions' Peace Office
- Join the Steps for Peace
- Volunteers for Peace
This document is the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage adopted by the UNESCO General Conference in 1972. It establishes an international cooperative system to protect cultural and natural heritage around the world. Key points include:
- It defines cultural and natural heritage and calls for countries to identify sites within their own territories.
- Countries have the primary duty to identify, protect, conserve and present the cultural and natural heritage within their own borders using their own resources with international assistance as needed.
- An Intergovernmental Committee is established to provide international cooperation and support to help countries conserve their world heritage sites.
- Countries agree to not take deliberate measures that could damage cultural and natural heritage
A Roadmap for Advocacy, Policy Development, and ProgrammingJamaity
“A Roadmap for Advocacy, Policy Development and Programming: Protection in Mixed Movements along the Central and Western Mediterranean Routes 2021” is an edited volume that presents key recommendations from more than 40 researchers, protection actors, policy-makers and people with a displacement experience from North, West, East and the Horn of Africa as well as Europe and North America, who came together in February 2021 for a Policy Workshop convened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Mixed Migration Centre (MMC). Recommendations are drawn from 25 research papers aimed at informing policy, programming and advocacy.
The volume aims to be a roadmap for strategic engagement with different asylum and migration stakeholders at local, national and international levels. It offers concrete ways forward for a number of issue-areas key to the protection of people on the move: the important role of local authorities and community-based approaches to protection, the need for a stronger focus on children and youth on the move, and more sustainable approaches to combatting trafficking in persons, to name a few.
Walled Cities, Open Societies - 2nd meeting of the Regional Network on the Ma...UNESCO Venice Office
This document provides an overview of conceptual tools and management tools for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in urban contexts. It discusses key concepts from the 2003 UNESCO ICH Convention such as the dynamic nature of ICH and the primary role of communities in determining significance and threats. Specific tools are presented, including ethical principles, a results map, and a step-by-step process for developing safeguarding plans. The Yamohoko float procession from Kyoto, Japan is used as a case study. In conclusion, the document advocates for integrated management of tangible and intangible heritage that promotes community involvement and sustainable development.
International Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage: UNIDROIT 1995 Conve...UNESCO Venice Office
FIGHTING AGAINST THE ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
Cross-border training workshop for authorities from the Republic of Moldova and Romania
Rome, Italy, 12-16 November 2018
Monday, 12 November
Abstract:
The Responsibility to Protect (R2P or RtoP) is a global political commitment which was endorsed by all member states of the United Nations at the 2005 World Summit to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity The principle of the Responsibility to Protect is based upon the underlying premise that sovereignty entails a responsibility to protect all populations from mass atrocity crimes and human rights violations. The principle is based on a respect for the norms and principles of international law, especially the underlying principles of law relating to sovereignty, peace and security, human rights, and armed conflict. The Responsibility to Protect provides a framework for employing measures that already exist (i.e., mediation, early warning mechanisms, economic sanctions, and chapter VII powers) to prevent atrocity crimes and to protect civilians from their occurrence. The authority to employ the use of force under the framework of the Responsibility to Protect rests solely with United Nations Security Council and is considered a measure of last resort. The United Nations Secretary-General has published annual reports on the Responsibility to Protect since 2009 that expand on the measures available to governments, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society, as well as the private sector, to prevent atrocity crimes. The Responsibility to Protect has been the subject of considerable debate, particularly regarding the implementation of the principle by various actors in the context of country-specific situations, such as Libya, Syria, Sudan and Kenya, for example. It has also been argued that commensurate with the responsibility to protect, international law should also recognize a right for populations to offer militarily organized resistance to protect themselves against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes on a massive scale.
http://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/about-responsibility-to-protect.html
RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibility_to_protect
Responsibility to protect
http://www.globalr2p.org/about_r2p
About R2P
http://www.globalr2p.org/media/files/r2p-backgrounder.pdf
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2013/07/24/what-is-the-responsibility-to-protect/
WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT
http://foreignpolicy.com/2011/10/11/responsibility-to-protect-a-short-history/
Research Interests: Responsibility to Protect and The principle of the Responsibility to Protect
The document discusses Responsibility to Protect (R2P), which is a principle aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from war crimes, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and genocide. R2P has three key elements: (1) when a country fails to protect its people, the international community has a responsibility to protect and take collective action; (2) R2P was invoked in Libya in 2011 due to escalating violence between government and rebel forces; (3) there is debate around how R2P was applied in Libya, with arguments both for and against the NATO intervention.
En la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, el día 26 de noviembre de 2018 en el auditorio del Teatro Adolfo Mejía, reunidos los participantes del sureste de Asia/Pacifico, Sur de Asia, Asia Central, África, Europa, Estados Unidos, Canadá, el Caribe, América Central y Suramérica, especialmente de Colombia, bajo la presidencia de Viktor Sebek, Presidente de SSCC, todos ellos participantes de la Conferencia de Cartagena “Arte como Herramienta para la Paz y la Integración Afrocaribeña”, conceptualizada por el Consejo de Cooperación Sur-Sur para el Desarrollo Sostenible SSCC y su grupo de líderes mundiales, debatieron durante el foro, sobre: a) Las modalidades de promoción, en los procesos de paz a través del arte y b) La creación de vínculos más fuertes entre los países subsaharianos y el Caribe.
- Talking about the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
- Letters of Support for the DPCW from Heads of State & Experts
- Sign Your Support – Global Signing Campaign
- Treasure Hunt for Local Peace Attraction Sites
- Palestinian Leaders Seek to Bring Peace through Advocacy Meeting for the DPCW
- Press & Media: Proponents of Developing an Environment for Peace-building
- Introducing the DPCW to the UN
- FAQ on HWPL’s World Alliance of Religions' Peace Office
- Join the Steps for Peace
- Volunteers for Peace
This document is the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage adopted by the UNESCO General Conference in 1972. It establishes an international cooperative system to protect cultural and natural heritage around the world. Key points include:
- It defines cultural and natural heritage and calls for countries to identify sites within their own territories.
- Countries have the primary duty to identify, protect, conserve and present the cultural and natural heritage within their own borders using their own resources with international assistance as needed.
- An Intergovernmental Committee is established to provide international cooperation and support to help countries conserve their world heritage sites.
- Countries agree to not take deliberate measures that could damage cultural and natural heritage
A Roadmap for Advocacy, Policy Development, and ProgrammingJamaity
“A Roadmap for Advocacy, Policy Development and Programming: Protection in Mixed Movements along the Central and Western Mediterranean Routes 2021” is an edited volume that presents key recommendations from more than 40 researchers, protection actors, policy-makers and people with a displacement experience from North, West, East and the Horn of Africa as well as Europe and North America, who came together in February 2021 for a Policy Workshop convened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Mixed Migration Centre (MMC). Recommendations are drawn from 25 research papers aimed at informing policy, programming and advocacy.
The volume aims to be a roadmap for strategic engagement with different asylum and migration stakeholders at local, national and international levels. It offers concrete ways forward for a number of issue-areas key to the protection of people on the move: the important role of local authorities and community-based approaches to protection, the need for a stronger focus on children and youth on the move, and more sustainable approaches to combatting trafficking in persons, to name a few.
Walled Cities, Open Societies - 2nd meeting of the Regional Network on the Ma...UNESCO Venice Office
This document provides an overview of conceptual tools and management tools for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in urban contexts. It discusses key concepts from the 2003 UNESCO ICH Convention such as the dynamic nature of ICH and the primary role of communities in determining significance and threats. Specific tools are presented, including ethical principles, a results map, and a step-by-step process for developing safeguarding plans. The Yamohoko float procession from Kyoto, Japan is used as a case study. In conclusion, the document advocates for integrated management of tangible and intangible heritage that promotes community involvement and sustainable development.
International Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage: UNIDROIT 1995 Conve...UNESCO Venice Office
FIGHTING AGAINST THE ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
Cross-border training workshop for authorities from the Republic of Moldova and Romania
Rome, Italy, 12-16 November 2018
Monday, 12 November
Abstract:
The Responsibility to Protect (R2P or RtoP) is a global political commitment which was endorsed by all member states of the United Nations at the 2005 World Summit to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity The principle of the Responsibility to Protect is based upon the underlying premise that sovereignty entails a responsibility to protect all populations from mass atrocity crimes and human rights violations. The principle is based on a respect for the norms and principles of international law, especially the underlying principles of law relating to sovereignty, peace and security, human rights, and armed conflict. The Responsibility to Protect provides a framework for employing measures that already exist (i.e., mediation, early warning mechanisms, economic sanctions, and chapter VII powers) to prevent atrocity crimes and to protect civilians from their occurrence. The authority to employ the use of force under the framework of the Responsibility to Protect rests solely with United Nations Security Council and is considered a measure of last resort. The United Nations Secretary-General has published annual reports on the Responsibility to Protect since 2009 that expand on the measures available to governments, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society, as well as the private sector, to prevent atrocity crimes. The Responsibility to Protect has been the subject of considerable debate, particularly regarding the implementation of the principle by various actors in the context of country-specific situations, such as Libya, Syria, Sudan and Kenya, for example. It has also been argued that commensurate with the responsibility to protect, international law should also recognize a right for populations to offer militarily organized resistance to protect themselves against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes on a massive scale.
http://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/about-responsibility-to-protect.html
RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibility_to_protect
Responsibility to protect
http://www.globalr2p.org/about_r2p
About R2P
http://www.globalr2p.org/media/files/r2p-backgrounder.pdf
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2013/07/24/what-is-the-responsibility-to-protect/
WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT
http://foreignpolicy.com/2011/10/11/responsibility-to-protect-a-short-history/
Research Interests: Responsibility to Protect and The principle of the Responsibility to Protect
The document discusses Responsibility to Protect (R2P), which is a principle aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from war crimes, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and genocide. R2P has three key elements: (1) when a country fails to protect its people, the international community has a responsibility to protect and take collective action; (2) R2P was invoked in Libya in 2011 due to escalating violence between government and rebel forces; (3) there is debate around how R2P was applied in Libya, with arguments both for and against the NATO intervention.
The document provides information on several technical teams and resources that can be mobilized to support humanitarian response efforts:
1) UNDAC is a standby team of disaster experts that can deploy within 24 hours of an emergency to support assessment, coordination, and information management.
2) USAR teams provide specialized search and rescue services and can deploy within 24-48 hours. INSARAG coordinates international USAR teams.
3) An OSOCC is established to coordinate international relief efforts, especially search and rescue teams, on site in affected countries.
4) UN-CMCoord facilitates interaction between civilian and military actors to support humanitarian operations while respecting humanitarian principles.
5) The OCHA
Responsibility to protect (R2P) is a norm that states must protect their populations from mass atrocities and the international community has a responsibility to assist states or intervene through coercive measures if needed. R2P was developed following the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and calls for intervention in cases of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. However, implementing R2P can be problematic, as seen with the vetoes from Russia and China regarding intervention in Syria despite the ongoing civil war and crimes against humanity.
Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed ConflictThejasvi Ramu
1. The document discusses the international legal framework for protecting cultural property during armed conflict, including key conventions and treaties.
2. It outlines several UN conventions and treaties that establish definitions and protocols for protecting cultural property, preventing illicit trafficking, and facilitating restitution, including the 1954 Hague Convention, 1970 Paris Convention, 1972 World Heritage Convention, and 1995 UNIDROIT Convention.
3. The document also discusses the roles of UN bodies like UNESCO, ECOSOC, and UNODC in coordinating policy and developing guidelines to help states strengthen protections for cultural property.
This document is a resource kit on indigenous peoples' issues published by the United Nations in 2008. It was prepared by the Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in cooperation with other UN agencies to provide guidance to UN country teams on engaging with indigenous peoples. The kit includes background on indigenous peoples and their development context, key issues such as lands and participation, making development goals relevant to indigenous communities, and information on international agreements and mechanisms related to indigenous peoples.
The document discusses activities conducted by the Palestinian Peace Coalition/Geneva Initiative (PPC/GI) to promote peace and non-violence in Palestinian society. It describes several types of programs:
1. Workshops and training sessions were held to educate youth on peace, non-violence, and tolerance. Specialized sessions were also conducted for youth leaders, women, and society leaders.
2. Open town meetings and public events were organized throughout Palestinian territories to engage local communities in discussions about the peace process and negotiations.
3. Joint seminars brought together Palestinians and Israelis to strengthen dialogue and address grievances through open debate rather than violence.
4. Political meetings, youth camps, and networking
This document summarizes the Palestine problem from 1989 to 2000 as discussed by the United Nations. It describes the Palestinian people's efforts to gain recognition of their right to self-determination and a state at the UN during this period. It also outlines the violence and human rights issues Palestinians faced under Israeli occupation, such as the first and second intifadas. Additionally, it discusses the various peace agreements and negotiations that took place in the 1990s, such as the Oslo Accords and Camp David Summit, in an attempt to resolve the conflict.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 2015 Caux Dialogue on Land and Security, which brought together participants from various organizations to discuss land restoration and sustainable development. The dialogue focused on identifying opportunities and drivers for restoring degraded land on a large scale. Participants shared case studies of successful land restoration projects and discussed the key requirements for expanding these projects, including community engagement. Presenters emphasized the importance of sustainable land management for food security, economic growth, and environmental benefits. The dialogue also examined issues related to global food trade and how to ensure farmers are incentivized and rewarded for sustainable practices. Relationship building and collaborative approaches across sectors and borders were seen as important for addressing land degradation and conflicts over natural resources.
1. The document is a draft declaration from a UN meeting on forests that stresses the vital role of forests in sustainable development and the need to reverse deforestation trends.
2. It recognizes that over 1.6 billion people depend on forests and affirms a commitment to sustainable forest management.
3. The declaration calls for stronger international cooperation on forests, promoting their contributions to development goals, and increasing efforts to achieve forest-related objectives through 2030.
CONCEPT NOTE Seminar on Enabling rights-based development for indigenous and ...Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides a concept note for a seminar on enabling rights-based development for indigenous peoples in learning from 25 years of experience with ILO Convention No. 169. The convention aims to ensure indigenous peoples can exercise control over their development and participate in national development respecting their identities. While some countries have ratified it and it has influenced policies, implementation remains a challenge. The seminar aims to identify lessons learned and recommendations to promote further ratification and implementation through panels and discussions between governments, indigenous groups, and experts. The results will be a short document with suggestions for action and a publication compiling the seminar contributions.
This document is the report of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States held in Barbados in 1994. It includes resolutions adopted by the conference, including adoption of the Barbados Declaration and the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States. The conference affirmed the vulnerability of small island developing states and their commitment to sustainable development. It also recognized the need for international support and cooperation to help small island states achieve sustainable development and address constraints like limited resources and vulnerability to natural disasters.
The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is a binding international legal instrument adopted by the UNESCO General Conference on 20 October 2005, during the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Paris, France on 3–21 October 2005. The Convention compliments the previously established provisions of UNESCO including the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity of 2001.
"The Convention recognises the rights of Parties to take measures to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions, and impose obligations at both domestic and international levels on Parties."
Oct2005 Unesco Convention On Cultural ExpressionsAmir Ali Alibhai
This is something that bears another look in the context of the Witness Uts'am project as it articulates many of the basic ideas that the project bears out.
Oct2005 Unesco Convention On Cultural Expressionsguest7c1293d
This document is the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted by UNESCO in 2005. The convention aims to protect and promote cultural diversity, create conditions for diverse cultures to interact freely, and encourage dialogue between cultures. It establishes principles such as respect for human rights and cultural sovereignty, and outlines obligations of signatories to protect, promote and integrate cultural diversity and expressions.
During World War 2, governments from several European countries met in the UK to discuss ways to reconstruct education after the war. This led to the proposal to establish an international organization focused on education and culture. UNESCO was officially founded in 1945 with the aims of contributing to peace through education, science, culture and communication, and building solidarity among nations by promoting education, cultural diversity, freedom of expression and scientific cooperation.
It implies a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the rights of persons belonging to minorities and those of indigenous peoples. No one may invoke cultural diversity to infringe upon human rights guaranteed by international law, nor to limit their scope.
The document summarizes updates regarding the rescheduling of the Manila SDG Art Festival and Forum from September 2020 to March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will now be called the "SDG ART FESTIVAL AND FORUM FOR PEACE AND CLIMATE JUSTICE: RESILIART AS A HEALER OF TRAUMAS CAUSED BY COVID." It also discusses cooperation with the Senate of the Philippines, plans for an Art Camp for ASEAN, forums and workshops on strengthening peace between countries, commemorating Heherson Alvarez, and youth initiatives related to the SDGs.
SSCC is pleased to announce the start of its biggest and most ambitious project on Cultural Diplomacy. Twenty-one academic and other institutions have joined this programme which is led by SSCC and Academia Dimitri, SUPSI (The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland), and shortly, also, by the University of Salento in Italy.
Safeguarding our Heritage for our Grandchildren - Can UNESCO help?InfoAndina CONDESAN
UNESCO tools like the World Heritage Convention and the Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage aim to protect cultures that are threatened by globalization. The World Heritage Convention recognizes culturally and naturally significant sites, but communities have limited involvement in nominations. Intangible cultural heritage like traditions, crafts and rituals are also under threat without recognition. UNESCO's work highlights the importance of cultural diversity and community participation in safeguarding heritage for future generations.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2010 the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures. UNESCO's role is to advance mutual understanding between peoples and foster cultural diversity. The main goal is to promote cultural exchange and acknowledge the benefits of diversity. Key strategies include promoting intercultural knowledge, education, values, and sustainable development. Over 300 specific events were planned by UNESCO, member states, and partners to achieve these aims through activities like research, arts, media, and strengthening international cooperation.
This document outlines a project by BPW Italy and BPW International to promote peace education, communication, and intercultural dialogue among youth. It establishes Peace Labs in schools where students will discuss peace and create drawings on the theme "You Give Light to Peace." The best drawings will be collected in an album and exhibited to celebrate international peace days. The goals are to educate young people about peace, facilitate understanding between cultures, and encourage women's organizations to promote peace, human rights, and intercultural cooperation.
The document provides information on several technical teams and resources that can be mobilized to support humanitarian response efforts:
1) UNDAC is a standby team of disaster experts that can deploy within 24 hours of an emergency to support assessment, coordination, and information management.
2) USAR teams provide specialized search and rescue services and can deploy within 24-48 hours. INSARAG coordinates international USAR teams.
3) An OSOCC is established to coordinate international relief efforts, especially search and rescue teams, on site in affected countries.
4) UN-CMCoord facilitates interaction between civilian and military actors to support humanitarian operations while respecting humanitarian principles.
5) The OCHA
Responsibility to protect (R2P) is a norm that states must protect their populations from mass atrocities and the international community has a responsibility to assist states or intervene through coercive measures if needed. R2P was developed following the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and calls for intervention in cases of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. However, implementing R2P can be problematic, as seen with the vetoes from Russia and China regarding intervention in Syria despite the ongoing civil war and crimes against humanity.
Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed ConflictThejasvi Ramu
1. The document discusses the international legal framework for protecting cultural property during armed conflict, including key conventions and treaties.
2. It outlines several UN conventions and treaties that establish definitions and protocols for protecting cultural property, preventing illicit trafficking, and facilitating restitution, including the 1954 Hague Convention, 1970 Paris Convention, 1972 World Heritage Convention, and 1995 UNIDROIT Convention.
3. The document also discusses the roles of UN bodies like UNESCO, ECOSOC, and UNODC in coordinating policy and developing guidelines to help states strengthen protections for cultural property.
This document is a resource kit on indigenous peoples' issues published by the United Nations in 2008. It was prepared by the Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in cooperation with other UN agencies to provide guidance to UN country teams on engaging with indigenous peoples. The kit includes background on indigenous peoples and their development context, key issues such as lands and participation, making development goals relevant to indigenous communities, and information on international agreements and mechanisms related to indigenous peoples.
The document discusses activities conducted by the Palestinian Peace Coalition/Geneva Initiative (PPC/GI) to promote peace and non-violence in Palestinian society. It describes several types of programs:
1. Workshops and training sessions were held to educate youth on peace, non-violence, and tolerance. Specialized sessions were also conducted for youth leaders, women, and society leaders.
2. Open town meetings and public events were organized throughout Palestinian territories to engage local communities in discussions about the peace process and negotiations.
3. Joint seminars brought together Palestinians and Israelis to strengthen dialogue and address grievances through open debate rather than violence.
4. Political meetings, youth camps, and networking
This document summarizes the Palestine problem from 1989 to 2000 as discussed by the United Nations. It describes the Palestinian people's efforts to gain recognition of their right to self-determination and a state at the UN during this period. It also outlines the violence and human rights issues Palestinians faced under Israeli occupation, such as the first and second intifadas. Additionally, it discusses the various peace agreements and negotiations that took place in the 1990s, such as the Oslo Accords and Camp David Summit, in an attempt to resolve the conflict.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 2015 Caux Dialogue on Land and Security, which brought together participants from various organizations to discuss land restoration and sustainable development. The dialogue focused on identifying opportunities and drivers for restoring degraded land on a large scale. Participants shared case studies of successful land restoration projects and discussed the key requirements for expanding these projects, including community engagement. Presenters emphasized the importance of sustainable land management for food security, economic growth, and environmental benefits. The dialogue also examined issues related to global food trade and how to ensure farmers are incentivized and rewarded for sustainable practices. Relationship building and collaborative approaches across sectors and borders were seen as important for addressing land degradation and conflicts over natural resources.
1. The document is a draft declaration from a UN meeting on forests that stresses the vital role of forests in sustainable development and the need to reverse deforestation trends.
2. It recognizes that over 1.6 billion people depend on forests and affirms a commitment to sustainable forest management.
3. The declaration calls for stronger international cooperation on forests, promoting their contributions to development goals, and increasing efforts to achieve forest-related objectives through 2030.
CONCEPT NOTE Seminar on Enabling rights-based development for indigenous and ...Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides a concept note for a seminar on enabling rights-based development for indigenous peoples in learning from 25 years of experience with ILO Convention No. 169. The convention aims to ensure indigenous peoples can exercise control over their development and participate in national development respecting their identities. While some countries have ratified it and it has influenced policies, implementation remains a challenge. The seminar aims to identify lessons learned and recommendations to promote further ratification and implementation through panels and discussions between governments, indigenous groups, and experts. The results will be a short document with suggestions for action and a publication compiling the seminar contributions.
This document is the report of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States held in Barbados in 1994. It includes resolutions adopted by the conference, including adoption of the Barbados Declaration and the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States. The conference affirmed the vulnerability of small island developing states and their commitment to sustainable development. It also recognized the need for international support and cooperation to help small island states achieve sustainable development and address constraints like limited resources and vulnerability to natural disasters.
The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is a binding international legal instrument adopted by the UNESCO General Conference on 20 October 2005, during the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Paris, France on 3–21 October 2005. The Convention compliments the previously established provisions of UNESCO including the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity of 2001.
"The Convention recognises the rights of Parties to take measures to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions, and impose obligations at both domestic and international levels on Parties."
Oct2005 Unesco Convention On Cultural ExpressionsAmir Ali Alibhai
This is something that bears another look in the context of the Witness Uts'am project as it articulates many of the basic ideas that the project bears out.
Oct2005 Unesco Convention On Cultural Expressionsguest7c1293d
This document is the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted by UNESCO in 2005. The convention aims to protect and promote cultural diversity, create conditions for diverse cultures to interact freely, and encourage dialogue between cultures. It establishes principles such as respect for human rights and cultural sovereignty, and outlines obligations of signatories to protect, promote and integrate cultural diversity and expressions.
During World War 2, governments from several European countries met in the UK to discuss ways to reconstruct education after the war. This led to the proposal to establish an international organization focused on education and culture. UNESCO was officially founded in 1945 with the aims of contributing to peace through education, science, culture and communication, and building solidarity among nations by promoting education, cultural diversity, freedom of expression and scientific cooperation.
It implies a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the rights of persons belonging to minorities and those of indigenous peoples. No one may invoke cultural diversity to infringe upon human rights guaranteed by international law, nor to limit their scope.
The document summarizes updates regarding the rescheduling of the Manila SDG Art Festival and Forum from September 2020 to March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will now be called the "SDG ART FESTIVAL AND FORUM FOR PEACE AND CLIMATE JUSTICE: RESILIART AS A HEALER OF TRAUMAS CAUSED BY COVID." It also discusses cooperation with the Senate of the Philippines, plans for an Art Camp for ASEAN, forums and workshops on strengthening peace between countries, commemorating Heherson Alvarez, and youth initiatives related to the SDGs.
SSCC is pleased to announce the start of its biggest and most ambitious project on Cultural Diplomacy. Twenty-one academic and other institutions have joined this programme which is led by SSCC and Academia Dimitri, SUPSI (The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland), and shortly, also, by the University of Salento in Italy.
Safeguarding our Heritage for our Grandchildren - Can UNESCO help?InfoAndina CONDESAN
UNESCO tools like the World Heritage Convention and the Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage aim to protect cultures that are threatened by globalization. The World Heritage Convention recognizes culturally and naturally significant sites, but communities have limited involvement in nominations. Intangible cultural heritage like traditions, crafts and rituals are also under threat without recognition. UNESCO's work highlights the importance of cultural diversity and community participation in safeguarding heritage for future generations.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2010 the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures. UNESCO's role is to advance mutual understanding between peoples and foster cultural diversity. The main goal is to promote cultural exchange and acknowledge the benefits of diversity. Key strategies include promoting intercultural knowledge, education, values, and sustainable development. Over 300 specific events were planned by UNESCO, member states, and partners to achieve these aims through activities like research, arts, media, and strengthening international cooperation.
This document outlines a project by BPW Italy and BPW International to promote peace education, communication, and intercultural dialogue among youth. It establishes Peace Labs in schools where students will discuss peace and create drawings on the theme "You Give Light to Peace." The best drawings will be collected in an album and exhibited to celebrate international peace days. The goals are to educate young people about peace, facilitate understanding between cultures, and encourage women's organizations to promote peace, human rights, and intercultural cooperation.
This document discusses the relationship between heritage tourism, cultural protection, and sustainable development. It notes that international law and organizations like UNESCO aim to both promote cultural heritage through tourism but also protect cultural sites and ensure local communities benefit. The concept of sustainable development is unclear, with debate around how to balance environmental protection with current economic needs. Overall the document examines the complex legal issues around cultural protection, tourism, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
The document discusses the concept of internationalism and the need for its development through education. It defines internationalism as developing insight beyond one's own interests to appreciate other cultures, seeing individuals as global citizens rather than just members of a single nation. It argues internationalism is needed for world peace, cooperation, and addressing global issues. UNESCO and education systems have important roles in fostering internationalism by promoting mutual understanding and global citizenship through curriculum, exchanges, and celebrating diversity. Overall, the document advocates for reconstructing education to cultivate a view of the world as a single community.
Internationalism refers to developing understanding and cooperation between all people and cultures worldwide. It involves seeing oneself as both a member of one's own country as well as a global citizen. Modern technology and economic interdependence have increased the need for internationalism to promote peace, welfare, and mutual understanding between nations. Education plays a key role in developing an international outlook and international organizations like UNESCO work to advance internationalism through various educational and cultural programs and exchanges.
Tzitzikosta message for the world heritage monuments exhibitionAnax Fotopoulos
MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE HELLENIC NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO EKATERINI TZITZIKOSTA OPENING OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES.
The importance of preserving intangible cultural heritage in combating the negative consequences of Globalisation.
“The bulk of the world’s current problems stem from a detachment from traditional cultures. This culture, knowledge and experience must be protected at all costs. It is the only hope for sustainability of cultural identity while allowing modern development.” UNESCO 2009
We share cultural expressions that have been passed from one generation to another. Safeguarding living heritage is vital to sustaining a community’s innate creativity and sense of identity.
An understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps with intercultural dialogue, and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life. The importance of intangible cultural heritage is not the cultural manifestation itself but rather the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next.
The global wealth of traditions has become one of the principal motivations for travel, with tourists seeking to engage with new cultures and experience the global variety of performing arts, handicrafts, rituals, cuisines and interpretations of nature and the universe.
Fostering the responsible use of this living heritage for tourism purposes can provide new employment opportunities, help alleviate poverty, curb rural flight migration among the young and marginally employed, and nurture a sense of pride among communities.
For over 15 years, Mark Abouzeid has been supporting NGOs, public institutions and international media channels deliver their messages through images, words and video. Combining years of experience in the field as an award winning professional, he specializes in promoting “that which binds us as human beings and how we express this through our own culture”:
This document provides context and background information on refugee and migrant issues in Europe. It discusses definitions and labels used, noting the intersectionality between "refugee" and "migrant". It highlights the large numbers of forcibly displaced people globally and those attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe in recent years. The document also discusses Europe's obligations under international refugee law and conventions, while acknowledging the challenges refugees face in entering Europe legally. It provides background on conflicts driving displacement from the Middle East in particular.
The document discusses the evolution of the relationship between culture and development over four decades. It traces the progression from "cultural development" in the 1960s, focusing on increasing access to culture, to the "cultural dimension of development" in the 1970s, which recognized culture's positive role in development. In the 1980s-90s, the focus shifted to "culture and development," seeing development as a cultural project. Recent discussions emphasize cultural diversity and the creative economy's role in local development.
The document discusses the role of higher education in fostering dialogue and understanding. It argues that higher education institutions have a responsibility to advise society and anticipate issues in order to promote a culture of dialogue. Education should teach students to know, do, be, live together, and dare. Higher education is needed to face uniformity and promote diversity of ideas through respectful dialogue. The key is to build peace in the minds of people through education, culture, science, and communication.
Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, a Qatari diplomat, is running for the position of UNESCO Director-General. In his manifesto, he outlines his vision to give UNESCO a "new momentum" with a focus on education, science, heritage, communication, and governance. He emphasizes increasing access to education for all, protecting cultural heritage sites around the world, and making UNESCO a place for civilizational dialogue. He believes his experience in both Arab and Western universities and as an ambassador to several countries positions him well to lead the organization.
Similar to Cartagena declaration on art as a tool for peace and afro Caribbean integration (20)
The International Theatre Institute (ITI) Ghana Chapter endorses Ulysses from Ghana, a docufiction that identifies and highlights the works of creative artists in Ghana and provides a way to transmit messages of peace. This adaptation of Dr. Mohammed Ben Abdallah's play "The Slaves" explores themes of power and social injustice through the story of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. A collaboration between the South South Cooperation Council, Adeler Studios, and ITI Ghana produced Ulysses from Ghana with hopes to screen it at film festivals worldwide. ITI Ghana congratulates all who contributed to the success of this docufiction and looks forward to its Ghanaian premiere.
The document discusses a docu-fiction called "Ulysses in Ghana" created by the SSCC that promotes transcultural communication and dialogue between Africa and the diaspora by creating opportunities for mutual understanding or further discussion. This complements the objectives of the Pan African Heritage World Museum under construction in Ghana by adding to experiences of learning, unlearning, and relearning world history. The docu-fiction also facilitates further exchanges of expertise through the arts that could enhance socio-economic progress. The Executive Vice Chairman of PAHM congratulates SSCC for this dramatic and novel feat.
As the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Diplomacy, Hedva Ser joined the creative team that produced the docufiction "Ulysses from Ghana", which calls for peace and reconciliation following transatlantic slavery. Her own artistic work as a sculptor is dedicated to peace, represented by her "Tree of Peace" sculpture used by UNESCO. She is pleased this docufiction inspires further works examining modern expressions of slavery, racism, and building a just world where all people can live in harmony. Hedva Ser offers to continue associating with sequels in other countries to further such important messages.
Sir Sam Jonah, Chairman of Jonah Capital, Nana Kwame Bediako, aka Cheddar, CEO of Wonder World
and Petronia Estates, both Patrons of the Pan African Heritage World, joined by Okyeame Kwame, the
Rap Doctor, will lead a large number of people on Wednesday 24th March to plant trees at Pomadze
Hills, near Winneba Junction, site for the Pan African Heritage Museum.
The Pan African Heritage World Museum, brainchild of Kojo Yankah, Founder of African University
College of Communications (AUCC), is being built to provide the environment for education, healing and
inspiration showcasing the history, culture and achievements of the Pan African world as presented by
Africans. Apart from the six-storey building housing the galleries and artifacts, there will be spaces for
a Herbal Plant Farm, a Palace of African Kingdoms, a Pan African Heroes Park, and a Festival Park. The
Project is governed by an International Board of Trustees, Academic Council and an Executive Council.
Registered in Ghana, USA and UK as an international NGO, the $30million Museum project is being
funded through Donations, Gifts and Grants.
Cartagena de Indias, DT y C., May 5, 2021. The Mayor of Cartagena, William Dau Chamat, expressed to the Republic of Ghana his deep admiration for making the project of the "PanAfrican World Heritage Museum or World Museum of Pan-African Heritage" a reality. ", whose construction begins this Wednesday, May 5.
SSCC has been a lead partner in this global exercise with numerous partners, including UNESCO and other members of the UN family, Senate, the House of Representatives and the Government of the Philippines under the guidance of its eminent member Cecile Alvarez. Cecile is UNESCO Artist for Peace, Director of Earthsavers UNESCO Dream Centre and President of the ITI Social Change Network.
The Manila event was originally scheduled for March 2020, but has been postponed to December 2021 due to covid 19. This webpage will contain regular updates on the Festival and Forum and a separate webpage is currently being created for the Manila event.
SECRETARIAT MEMBERS
Cecile Guidote Alvarez, Director, Earthsavers, UNESCO Dr. SunOck Lee, Secretary General, APPAN
Dr. Viktor Sebek, Chairman SSCC
Susan Claudio, Executive Assistant
Nelson Zamora, Director SSCC
Edgar Avilan, Executive Director SSCC
Regine Guevara, Co-founder, Asian Youth Peace Network Jul Rashid Dilangalen, Intern
Valerio Ferri, SSCc research Assistant
SECRETARIAT MEMBERS
Cecile Guidote Alvarez, Director, Earthsavers, UNESCO Dr. SunOck Lee, Secretary General, APPAN
Dr. Viktor Sebek, Chairman SSCC
Susan Claudio, Executive Assistant
Nelson Zamora, Director SSCC
Edgar Avilan, Executive Director SSCC
Regine Guevara, Co-founder, Asian Youth Peace Network Jul Rashid Dilangalen, Intern
Valerio Ferri, SSCc research Assistant
This newsletter provides updates on the Manila SDG Art Festival and Forum happening in May 2020. It discusses that [1] the director of the secretariat met with President Duterte of the Philippines, who expressed support for the event. [2] It congratulates Ela Gandhi, a board member, for receiving blessing from the Pope for her peace work. [3] It outlines additional support from the Senate and House of Representatives in the Philippines.
This newsletter issue provides updates on:
1) Mangala Wickramanayake joining a team from Sri Lanka for a meeting with the President of Pakistan.
2) Further messages of support received for the Manila Forum and Festival, including from the Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and Arts in the Philippines.
3) Dr. Sebek and Mr. Ferri accompanying Mrs. Alvarez to meetings with the senior staff of a Philippine Senator and the Department of Education in the Philippines to prepare for the Manila Forum and Festival in May.
SECRETARIAT MEMBERS
Cecile Guidote Alvarez, Director, Earthsavers, UNESCO Dr. SunOck Lee, Secretary General, APPAN
Dr. Viktor Sebek, Chairman SSCC
Susan Claudio, Executive Assistant
Nelson Zamora, Director SSCC
Edgar Avilan, Executive Director SSCC
Regine Guevara, Co-founder, Asian Youth Peace Network Jul Rashid Dilangalen, Intern
Valerio Ferri, SSCc research Assistant
En esta entrega: SSCC felicita calurosamente a su eminente miembro de la Junta, S.E. Ivonne Baki en su nombramiento como la nueva embajadora de Ecuador en los Estados Unidos este mes de febrero. Ivonne ha servido en las administraciones de cinco presidentes: Jamil Mahuad, Gustavo Noboa, Lucio Gutiérrez, Rafael Correa y Lenin Moreno. Hasta este mes, fue embajadora de Ecuador en Qatar. Mangala Wickramanayake acompaña a un equipo de Sri Lanka para una reunión con el presidente de Pakistán, S.E. Arif Alfi. Otros mensajes de apoyo para el Foro y Festival de Manila, entre otros.
In this Newsletter: Appointment of Ivonne Baki as the Ambassador to the United States. Mangala Wickramanayake joins a team from Sri Lanka for a meeting with the President of Pakistan H.E. Arif Alfi. Further messages of support for the Manila Forum and Festival, and more.
El Consejo de Cooperación Sur-Sur en el año 2018 co-organizó junto con la Cámara de Comercio de Cartagena (CCC) el III Foro de Jóvenes Protagonistas del Cambio en diferentes escenarios, dentro de los cuales el Teatro Adolfo Mejía (TAM) fue testigo del éxito de esta entrega social.
The common thread throughout these examples and the premise for this paper is the following. Slavery, Jim Crow, The Trail of Tears, the Holocaust, the internment of Japanese citizens during World War 11, and the current administrations desired prohibitions regarding Muslims, the fixation with a wall at the southern border, and now separating children from their families all stem from a tragic lack of belief in and respect for the humanity of “The Other.” When one group thinks itself better than another, tragedy happens. The fear of other races and ethnicities comingling feeds such thinking. Another theme is a very strong desire to retain what many believe is the one true culture, not to be mixed with language, religion, or traditions from other cultures. There is hope , though, and it comes from what for some may be a surprising source.
SSCC has decided to start publishing a Digital Journal as a part of its function as a think-tank. The first issue features articles compiled in the first place by members of the National Association of African American Studies in the United States, as well as pieces from the Balkans and Timor Leste, focusing on peace.
H.E. Ivonne Baki, was also invited to deliver a keynote speech by the Hope Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon on “Tackling Challenging Issues of Significance in International Politics Today” on 16th March. Mrs. Baki´s intervention was on the role of women in the process of peace, a topic on which also is one of the leaders on SSCC.
Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
I intend to address one issue only, and that is the perilous state of our planet due to threats to peace, compounded by climate change that wastes lives and causes disabilities and disease, and how UNESCO ideals and goals could help. We have always had wars, but in the past 70 years they were fairly simple ones. They were mostly proxy wars between the two major superpowers and as a rule they started when required, finished when required and didn’t spread around unless required.
As part of its contribution to state modernization in Lebanon, and in line with its belief that promoting gender-balanced policies and approaches are vital enablers of good governance and sustainable development, and that it is only through women’s full and equal participation that the century’s global challenges could be overcome, the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan1 dedicates a special interest to developing women leadership in Government.
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Every year the Statistical Review of World Energy offers a behemoth of data on the state of the global energy market. This year’s findings highlight the world’s insatiable demand for energy and the need to speed up the pace of decarbonisation.
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Countries burnt record amounts of oil and coal last year, sending global fossil fuel consumption and emissions to all-time highs, the Energy Institute reported. Oil demand grew 2.6 per cent, surpassing 100mn barrels per day for the first time.
Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
Cartagena declaration on art as a tool for peace and afro Caribbean integration
1. CARTAGENA DECLARATION ON ART AS A TOOL FOR PEACE AND AFRO CARIBBEAN
INTEGRATION
Participants from South East Asia/Pacific, South Asia, Central Asia, Africa, Europe, USA and
Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and especially from Colombia,
attended the Cartagena Conference on Art as Tool for Peace and Afro Caribbean Integration
conceptualized and organized by the South-South Cooperation Council (SSCC) and its team
of global leaders chaired by SSCC Chairman, Dr. Viktor Sebek, on 26 November 2018 at the
Adolfo Mejia Theatre . The conference discussed (a) the modalities of fostering peace
processes through art, and (b) forging stronger links between Sub-Saharan countries and
the Caribbean.
The Conference received greetings and messages of support from:
• The Hon. Ernesto Macias, the President of the Senate of Colombia;
• Mrs. Carmen Ines Vasquez Camacho, the Colombian Minister of Culture;
• H.E. Vinicio Cerezo, the Secretary General of the System of Central American
Integration (SICA), the former President of Guatemala;
• H.E. Epsy Campbell Barr, the Vice President and the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica;
• Mrs. Mirta Colón, the President of the Organization of Black People of Central
America (ONECA);
• H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, the President of Sri Lanka;
• Hon. Jose Vicente Sotto III, the President of the Senate of the Philippines;
• H.E. Jose Ramos Horta, Nobel Peace laureate and the former President of Timor
Leste, currently Minister of National Security of Timor Leste
• H.E. Ivonne A-Baki, the Ambassador of Ecuador to Qatar;
• Mr. Heherson Alvarez, the senator from Isabella, Philippines, Earthsavers
Founder and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Climate Change Institute and
• Monseñor Jorge Enrique Jiménez Carvajal, Archbishop of Cartagena
2. The guiding spirit of this Declaration are:
1. Promotion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
2. Recognition of the designation by the UN of the International Decade of Afro
Descendants (2015-2024);
3. Recognition of the contribution of the UNESCO Slave Route Project to the culture
of peace;
4. Designation and celebration of the UN Decade for the Rapprochement of
Cultures (2013/2022);
5. Creation of a better and safer future for youth, including through the
comprehensive and systematic implementation of UNESCO´s policy of education
for all;
6. Utilization of effective heritage-based cultural communication and education to
popularize science as a strategy for confronting the twin existential challenges:
violent conflict and catastrophic climate change.
The participants declare:
1. We firmly believe that the colonial legacy is responsible for erasing or diminishing
the cultural identity and national pride of most countries previously under colonial
rule in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
2. We consider that restoring the awareness of the immense cultural wealth and
heritage of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean ought to be a priority
for the international community, as it will also strengthen the link between mother
Africa and the Caribbean countries with large afro-descendant population.
3. We recognize the proposal of the international peace movement (acting not with
coercion but rather through art ) under UNESCO Patronage and endorsed by the
President of the Philippines, to involve and mobilize a “rainbow” creative army
of artists, teachers and media leaders as champions of peace (as was enshrined in
the Manila Declaration of May 19/23 2018, and forged at the Art Speaks for Peace
Fest-Forum hosted by the Philippines´ Senate) .The torch has now been passed
on to the Cartagena Conference with a view to taking it further to Sub-Saharan
Africa in the near future1
.
4. Specifically, we recognize that art can also be used as a tool for facilitating the
eradication of the drug problem across the world, a strategy that has already been
piloted in an innovative Techno Art methodology by the UNESCO Dream Center
for the rehabilitation of drug addicts and for the healing of traumas faced by
refugees. This strategy has been tried in the Philippines for the Asian Pacific region
1
The text of the Manila Declaration 2018 is annexed below
3. in collaboration with Colombia, and coordinating participants from the Americas,
who have adopted an inclusive human rights values-based life-long learning
approach.
5. We express our full support for the acceptance of the Phoenix Settlement in
Durban, where the Mahatma Gandhi world movement of freedom through
nonviolence to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will liaise with
appropriate Governments and agencies, as well as with UNESCO, to ensure that
this goal is achieved.
6. We call for the convening on a biennial basis of an Afro Caribbean Fest in Cartagena,
starting the second week of January 2021, which will bring together musicians and
performers from Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (stretching from the USA to
Brazil) to actualize the strong cultural bonds that exist between these two cultures.
7. We welcome the institutional support already secured from UNESCO, and will work
closely with African countries, countries of the Caribbean, including Central
America, and especially with Colombia and relevant authorities and institutions in
Cartagena.
8. We propose that the United Nations declare Afro Caribbean week; and the SSCC
will make every effort to ensure that this Declaration materializes.
9. We support the UNESCO-led and inspired project Art Camp, which transfers
knowledge of the strengthening of peace through the visual arts, especially
painting, at the global level in Andorra, and the Malta Art Camp for the
Mediterranean, to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and in Colombia. It
is proposed that the first Art Camp will coincide with the Afro Caribbean Fest in the
second week of January 2021.
10. We acknowledge that the sculpture Tree of Peace by Hedva Ser is a telling
monument of the power of art to be used as a tool for peace, and will support its
dissemination in the Americas and elsewhere.
Annex:
Manila Declaration of 2018
We, ambassadors, educators, parliamentary members, and performing, visual and media
artists of nations across the globe, as the delegates and participants in the global launch
of the peace movement, “Not by Force, but by Art” under the patronage of UNESCO and
the endorsement of the UNDP in celebration of UNESCO International Arts Education Week
and marking the 70th Anniversary of UNESCO’s responsive post-World War II creation of
the International Theatre Institute (ITI), while observing the ASEAN Decade of Marine and
Coastal Resources Protection, convened from May 20th
to 23rd
, 2018, convened for the Art
Speaks for Peace Festival-Forum,organized by the Earthsavers UNESCO Dream Center
Artists for Peace and held at the EAC Theatre and the Senate in Manila, Philippines,
Recalling the UN’s Universal Declaration on Human Rights, Declaration on a Culture of
Peace, UNESCO’s World Declaration on Education for All and Framework for Action to Meet
4. Basic Learning Needs, UNESCO’sRecommendation concerning the Status of the
Artist, the Hangzhou Declaration Placing Culture at the Heart of Sustainable Development
Policies, the 2030 Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action, The
Paris Agreement, and other relevant international instruments of the United Nations
system, such as that which formed the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC);
Acknowledging that “a key role in the promotion of a culture of peace belongs to parents,
teachers, politicians, journalists, religious leaders and groups, intellectuals, those engaged
in scientific, philosophical and creative artistic & sports activities, health and humanitarian
workers, social workers, managers at various levels as well as to non-governmental
organizations,” (Declaration on a Culture of Peace);
Reaffirming the UN’s declaration that art, under the greater umbrella of culture, is a human
right, “fundamental to human dignity and identity,” and that “everyone has the right freely
to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific
advancement and its benefits” (Article 27 of the Declaration of Human Rights),
In concurrence with UNESCO’s Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, that “respect for
the diversity of cultures, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation in a climate of mutual trust
and understanding are among the best guarantees of international peace and security”;
And recognizing the constant and ever-pressing need for peace in our globalized world, as
devastating deaths, destruction and disunity caused by war has been witnessed in all parts
of the world; the Philippine Encounter is an antidote to violence against mankind and
Mother Earth;
Do hereby affirm this declaration:
Art is the universal language of humanity, a perennial bonding agent, and an empathic
communicative unifier which can bring together the greatest adversaries together
regardless of creed, race or political affiliation, to affirm friendship and regional solidarity
that can open platforms for collaboration to mitigate or prevent armed conflict.
“The safeguarding and promotion of culture is an end in itself, which has contributes
directly to many of the [Sustainable Development Goals],” with the unique capability to
concretize, clarify and transmit complex messages like the SDGs and popularize scientific
data to confront the global warming danger to the survival of people, planet, peace and
prosperity through partnerships.
The essential role of art, which links the ethos of environmental issues to the pathos of
universal citizens, effective in informing and motivating current and future generations to
confront climate change towards a moreecologically aware and sustainable global society.
As such, the arts carry a great potential power for various socially cohesive endeavors, and
thus may and should be utilized toward helping to alleviate social ills which plague
communities, including poverty, inequity, addiction, inter-group conflict, disaster
preparedness and environmental concerns. An essential ingredient in governance is that of
cultural communication, by which the local cultures are considered, respected and utilized
as an instrument and bridge among peoples and their governments.
Thus, it is appropriate and necessary for governments to foster artistic creations and to
protect the freedom of artistic expression through material and environmental
empowerment of artists in every sphere, including but not limited to: music, dance, theatre,
literary, visual arts, media arts, martial arts with other related forms of sport, and all other
5. artistic endeavors within the womb of culture. Furthermore, cultural intercourse within
among nations should not be hampered by political changes in administration, prejudice or
bias.
We, the signatories of the Manila Declaration, abide by our declarations and hereby affirm
our dedication to its consequent responsibilities. We thus further propose a 10-
point Framework Agenda for Action, to be carried out on the local, regional and global
levels, for the achievement of this vision of peace and global citizenship, based our own
national experiences, with proof in the results of methodological artistic action and cultural
mediation within our various communities. We have arrived at this declaration after
extensive conference and consideration of various cases of successful application of art as
a means towards the ten objectives which follow in our Framework Agenda for Action.
We additionally propose that annually, during International Arts Education Week, UNESCO
patronage will be given to hosts for continuation of the International Peace Movement “Not
by Force but by Art”, subsequent hosts within 2018-2019 have been identified Colombia,
Sri Lanka and Namibia.
We submit this declaration to UNESCO, our state governments, appropriate local
government agencies, the media, concerned business firms and foundations, other persons
and bodies that can act on the issues mentioned above, in particularly, the ASEAN
Secretariat for Social-Cultural Community Department, SEAMEO and United Nation
Resident Coordinator of each country.
This declaration and the Action Plan which follows were agreed upon in principle by
participants individually and/or in behalf of their respective organizations in the year 2018,
in observance of UNESCO International Arts Education Week.
Signed on behalf of 217 Participants
Mohammed Al Afkham
President of the ITI
Audrey Azoulay
Director General of UNESCO
Cecile Guidote-Alvarez
Director of Earthsavers UNESCO Artist for Peace
Framework Agenda for Action
Fulfilling the Objectives of the Manila Declaration
The solution to the problems which confront this nexus of society in our increasingly
globalized world, must be a peaceful means which addresses its multifaceted nature. As the
new wave of dynamic application of the arts, we hereby declare our goal to utilize the
comprehensive value of art as a bridging mechanism in all areas of society—including but
not limited to: governance, education, environmental learning and disaster prevention
rehabilitation, and conflict resolution—and pledge our commitment to dedicated work
alongside our national governments, our various partner organizations and corporations,
for immediate and effective legislation and action towards:
Local/Governmental Action
6. 1. Providing open, collaborative artistic environments which cultivate mutual respect,
challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusivity and diversity, in order to foster
interfaith dialogue, ethnic conflict resolution and inter-class collaboration,
Prompting interfaith dialogue and collaboration by providing a shared space in
which the unifying similarities of beliefs are recognized and highlighted to build the
values of compassion, caring and sharing to engender equity, social justice and
adherence to truth;
Teaching conflict resolution to youth through various artistic, sports and cultural
genres, addressing issues of bullying, discrimination, depression and social isolation;
Allocating public works spaces for creativity throughout all regions, especially rural,
impoverished, or underserved localities, in order to encourage artistic discovery
within and among all cultures and peoples;
Fostering unity & solidarity between conflicting groups by promoting collaboration
toward a common vision, creating a safe through cultural mediation, rehabilitation
and reconciliation environment to address disputes and disagreements;
Coordination with local government units to ensure that they will enable policies
and mechanisms for collaborative interactive arts to thrive in their communities
with pride of habitat heritages, history, language and indigenous arts & crafts;
2. Promoting creative industries to stimulate impoverished or developing communities’
economies,
Utilizing traditional arts and crafts, the nation’s intangible heritage and techno-arts
skill training for expression of needs & aspirations of a community, from the poor
rural town, to urban slums;
3. The organization of both extensive and intensive awareness campaigns which
promulgate art as a vital tool for intercultural learning among the masses, utilizing
the internet, television, radio, cinema, social media and all possible platforms as a
means to extend the offer of artistic and cultural works beyond their immediate
community of creation,
Dissemination and mainstreaming of indigenous artistic and cultural practices, not
only across one’s country but also overseas, through broadcast, cinematic and social
media, to provide opportunity for the greatest number of people to appreciate
them;
Actively promoting the use of social networks towards nurturing the demand for
socially responsible arts in the society;
4. Reintegration, revitalization and renewal of the arts into the agenda of educational
curricula and lifelong learning programs, thus fulfilling academic curricula with the
necessary components of creativity, passion, and skill, as well as knowledge of world
cultures, Building the concept of public service through public artistic workshops
aimed at serving those on the margins of each community;
5. Further private as well as governmental capital investment in the arts and other
cooperative cultural endeavors, while incorporating the arts as a means to success
and collaboration, into the corporate social responsibilities of corporations within
the private sector,
7. Not only recognizing the arts’ contribution to commercial entertainment, but also
asserting its role as a rich and worthy enterprise for societal cohesion and economic
stimulation;
Formulating franchise grants which incentivize corporate networks to dedicate a
percentage of airtime to public service projects in the arts;
6. Promoting the Right to Culture of every citizen, applying art’s inherent therapeutic
qualities to healing and rehabilitation processes for all individuals--especially those
facing psychological challenges resulting from delinquency, drug addiction,
displacement, disability, climate catastrophes, trauma, imprisonment, and other
difficult circumstances,
Increasing the accessibility of cultural caregiving services and quality arts training;
Activating artistic workshops within communities for the physically and mentally
differently-abled or handicapped, thus improving the quality of life, facilitating their
active societal integration and participation, and helping them to discover their
further potential as handicapable artists;
7. The material and raising the status of artists, as the conduits of social change and
cultural diplomatic initiators, thereby providing facilitation for visa requirements,
Elevating the status of artists and granting due respect for their travel, so that their
entrance into countries is not prevented by changes among political relations, thus
upholding the value and importance of culture for peace and sustainable
development;
Collaborative Global Action
8. Actively engaging and facilitating the cooperation of artists, educators, engineers,
religious officials and civic leaders to synergize the efforts of different sectors of
society toward common goals,
Co-integrating art and technology—utilizing performances, visual, broadcast, and
social media—as a means to popularize and actualize the Sustainable Development
Goals;
Advocating through art for the protection of the ocean as a carbon sink and a global
commons for free access to the sea lanes, with the importance of abiding by the rule
of law;
9. Encouraging the governments of all countries to host regional and global events,
utilizing the UN observance of International Arts Week as a focal point of celebration
with other relevant occasions, yet not limiting its promulgation in duration or
distance,
Examples of such relevant occasions including: World Theatre Week, International
Dance Day, Earth Day, United Nations Week, World Peace Week, International Day
for Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples Day, Human Rights Week;
10. Forming linkages between and among individual nations’ projects, thus furthering
the global citizenship paradigm and unify our vision for a sustainable world through
the Assembly of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors and Artists for Peace,
8. In November 2018, the Art Speaks for Peace Movement will be continued in
Colombia through cooperation with the South-South Cooperation Council;
Focusing on South Asia and small island states in the Pacific, Sri Lanka will host the
following forum of the Peace Movement “Not by Force but by Art,” through the ITI
social change network with Janakaraliya;
In liaison with InSEA, a following Peace Movement will be held in Namibia in 2019.