International Fund for Cultural Diversity

Since culture is one of the mainsprings of development, the cultural aspects of development are as important as its economic aspects, which individuals and peoples have the fundamental right to participate in and enjoy.

Taking into account that culture takes diverse forms across time and space and that this diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of the identities and cultural expressions of the peoples and societies making up humanity,

Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity

Integration of culture in sustainable development

− development of the culture of life-long learning,

(a) Enjoy access to cultural materials in accessible formats;

Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue

Social, sports and cultural activities;

(Protection of the Natural and Cultural Heritage)

(a) to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage;

General provisions regarding protection

Protection of cultural property in occupied territory

Cultural heritage and economic activity

Cultural heritage and the information society

h. Social, Sports and Culturally Aimed Activities,

i) social, sports and cultural activities;

(b) ` cultural property` means cultural property as defined in Article 1 of the Convention;

(e) Socio-economic and cultural impacts;

Seizure and disposition of underwater cultural heritage

Proportion of women in cultural policy-making:

(ii) It is intended for research or for culture collections.

RESTITUTION OF STOLEN CULTURAL OBJECTS

CONVENTION ON THE PROTECTION OF THE UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONVENTION FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

Underwater cultural heritage in the contiguous zone

g) participation to cultural and sports events.

d) cultural, sports and other recreational activities.

quality health care, adapted to the needs of women and men,

The organisation of public responsibilities for cultural heritage

Gender mainstreaming in political culture

Principle of equal dignity of and respect for all cultures

Rights and responsibilities relating to cultural heritage

Concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events.

Emphasizing the need to incorporate culture as a strategic element in national and international development policies, as well as in international development cooperation, taking into account also the United Nations Millennium Declaration (2000) with its special emphasis on poverty eradication,

AWARE that the Alps are one of the largest continuous unspoilt natural areas in Europe, which, with their outstanding unique and diverse natural habitat, culture and history, constitute an economic, cultural, recreational and living environment in the heart of Europe, shared by numerous peoples and countries,

I. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES OF WOMEN AND MEN IN THE CULTURE AND MEDIA

Immunity of cultural property under enhanced protection

(a) to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions;

Access to cultural heritage and democratic participation

The Contracting Parties shall encourage co-operation in the fields of culture and art through:

The Union shall respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.

(a) the strengthening of the cultural industries in developing countries through:

Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage at the international level

Safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage at the national level

Equipping the cultural centre “18. septembar” in Nikšiæ

Increased integration of gender equality perspective in the cultural policy

(a) facilitate dialogue among Parties on cultural policy;

RETURN OF ILLEGALLY EXPORTED CULTURAL OBJECTS