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"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."
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Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity
1. Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity
Adopted by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization at its thirty-first session on 2
November 2001
The General Conference ,
Committed to the full implementation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms
proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other universally recognized legal
instruments, such as the two International Covenants of 1966 relating respectively to civil and
political rights and to economic, social and cultural rights,
Recalling that the Preamble to the Constitution of UNESCO affirms "that the wide diffusion of
culture, and the education of humanity for justice and liberty and peace are indispensable to the
dignity of man and constitute a sacred duty which all the nations must fulfil in a spirit of mutual
assistance and concern",
Further recalling Article 1 of the Constitution, which assigns to UNESCO among other purposes
that of recommending "such international agreements as may be necessary to promote the free
flow of ideas by word and image",
Referring to the provisions relating to cultural diversity and the exercise of cultural rights in the
international instruments enacted by UNESCO, 1
Reaffirming that culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spiritual, material,
intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, and that it encompasses, in
addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and
beliefs, 2
Noting that culture is at the heart of contemporary debates about identity, social cohesion, and
the development of a knowledge-based economy,
Affirming 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,
Aspiring to greater solidarity on the basis of recognition of cultural diversity, of awareness of the
unity of humankind, and of the development of intercultural exchanges,
Considering that the process of globalization, facilitated by the rapid development of new
information and communication technologies, though representing a challenge for cultural
diversity, creates the conditions for renewed dialogue among cultures and civilizations,
Aware of the specific mandate which has been entrusted to UNESCO, within the United Nations
system, to ensure the preservation and promotion of the fruitful diversity of cultures,
Proclaims the following principles and adopts the present Declaration:
Identity, diversity and pluralism
Article 1 - Cultural diversity: the common heritage of humanity
Culture takes diverse forms across time and space. This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness
and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind. As a source of
exchange, innovation and creativity, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as
biodiversity is for nature. In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity and should be
recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Article 2 - From cultural diversity to cultural pluralism
2. In our increasingly diverse societies, it is essential to ensure harmonious interaction among
people and groups with plural, varied and dynamic cultural identities as well as their willingness
to live together. Policies for the inclusion and participation of all citizens are guarantees of social
cohesion, the vitality of civil society and peace. Thus defined, cultural pluralism gives policy
expression to the reality of cultural diversity. Indissociable from a democratic framework,
cultural pluralism is conducive to cultural exchange and to the flourishing of creative capacities
that sustain public life.
Article 3 - Cultural diversity as a factor in development
Cultural diversity widens the range of options open to everyone; it is one of the roots of
development, understood not simply in terms of economic growth, but also as a means to
achieve a more satisfactory intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual existence.
Cultural diversity and human rights
Article 4 - Human rights as guarantees of cultural diversity
The defence of cultural diversity is an ethical imperative, inseparable from respect for human
dignity. 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.
Article 5 - Cultural rights as an enabling environment for cultural
diversity
Cultural rights are an integral part of human rights, which are universal, indivisible and
interdependent. The flourishing of creative diversity requires the full implementation of cultural
rights as defined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in Articles 13
and 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and cultural Rights. All persons should
therefore be able to express themselves and to create and disseminate their work in the
language of their choice, and particularly in their mother tongue; all persons should be entitled
to quality education and training that fully respect their cultural identity; and all persons have
the right to participate in the cultural life of their choice and conduct their own cultural practices,
subject to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Article 6 - Towards access for all to cultural diversity
While ensuring the free flow of ideas by word and image, care should be exercised so that all
cultures can express themselves and make themselves known. Freedom of expression, media
pluralism, multilingualism, equal access to art and to scientific and technological knowledge,
including in digital form, and the possibility for all cultures to have access to the means of
expression and dissemination are the guarantees of cultural diversity.
Cultural diversity and creativity
Article 7 - Cultural heritage as the wellspring of creativity
Creation draws on the roots of cultural tradition, but flourishes in contact with other cultures.
For this reason, heritage in all its forms must be preserved, enhanced and handed on to future
generations as a record of human experience and aspirations, so as to foster creativity in all its
diversity and to inspire genuine dialogue among cultures.
Article 8 - Cultural goods and services: commodities of a unique kind
In the face of present-day economic and technological change, opening up vast prospects for
creation and innovation, particular attention must be paid to the diversity of the supply of
creative work, to due recognition of the rights of authors and artists and to the specificity of
cultural goods and services which, as vectors of identity, values and meaning, must not be
treated as mere commodities or consumer goods.
3. Article 9 - Cultural policies as catalysts of creativity
While ensuring the free circulation of ideas and works, cultural policies must create conditions
conducive to the production and dissemination of diversified cultural goods and services through
cultural industries that have the means to assert themselves at the local and global level. It is
for each State, with due regard to its international obligations, to define its cultural policy and to
implement it through the means it considers fit, whether by operational support or appropriate
regulations.
Cultural diversity and international solidarity
Article 10 - Strengthening capacities for creation and dissemination
worldwide
In the face of current imbalances in flows and exchanges of cultural goods and services at the
global level, it is necessary to reinforce international cooperation and solidarity aimed at
enabling all countries, especially developing countries and countries in transition, to establish
cultural industries that are viable and competitive at national and international level.
Article 11 - Building partnerships between the public sector, the private
sector and civil society
Market forces alone cannot guarantee the preservation and promotion of cultural diversity,
which is the key to sustainable human development. From this perspective, the pre-eminence of
public policy, in partnership with the private sector and civil society, must be reaffirmed.
Article 12 - The role of UNESCO
UNESCO, by virtue of its mandate and functions, has the responsibility to:
( a ) Promote the incorporation of the principles set out in the present Declaration into the
development strategies drawn up within the various intergovernmental bodies;
( b ) Serve as a reference point and a forum where States, international governmental and non-
governmental organizations, civil society and the private sector may join together in elaborating
concepts, objectives and policies in favour of cultural diversity;
( c ) Pursue its activities in standard-setting, awareness-raising and capacity-building in the
areas related to the present Declaration within its fields of competence;
( d ) Facilitate the implementation of the Action Plan, the main lines of which are appended to
the present Declaration.
1 Among which, in particular, the Florence Agreement of 1950 and its Nairobi Protocol of 1976, the Universal
Copyright Convention of 1952, the Declaration of Principles on International Cultural Co-operation of 1966,
the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of
Ownership of Cultural Property (1970), the Convention for the Protection of World Cultural and Natural
Heritage of 1972, the UNESCO Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice of 1978, the Recommendation
concerning the Status of the Artist of 1980, and the Recommendation on Safeguarding Traditional and
Popular Culture of 1989.
2 This definition is in line with the conclusions of the World Conference on Cultural Policies (MONDIACULT,
Mexico City, 1982), of the World Commission on Culture and Development ( Our Creative Diversity , 1995),
and of the Intergovernmental Conference on Cultural Policies for Development (Stockholm, 1998).