The convention was adopted by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization general conference on 20 october, 2005. New developments in international law explores the recent evolution of cultural heritage law which has resulted in the emergence of a new international conscience, rooted in the awareness that cultural heritage represents a holistic notion strongly connected with the identity of peoples as well with individual and collective human rights. The convention can be viewed as a response to the globalisation and the americanisation of global culture. The unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity was adopted. Graber, the new unesco convention on cultural diversity. Cultural diversity challenges for university education, the international masters programme world heritage studies at brandenburg university of technology at cottbus celebrated its 10th anniversary in october 2009. Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions 2005 paris, 20 october 2005. The resources of this fund consist of contributions made by states parties. Article 9 of the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions hereinafter the convention on information sharing and transparency stipulates in paragraph a that the parties shall provide appropriate information in their reports to. Unesco overwhelmingly approves cultural diversity treaty. Parties to the unesco 2005 convention on the protection.
Government supports a unesco convention on cultural diversity that will expand cultural liberty, without limiting individual choices or stifling creativity and cultural development. The cultural diversity convention was adopted amidst opposition from usa. Referring to the provisions of the international instruments adopted by unesco relating to cultural diversity and the exercise of cultural rights. We are pleased to announce that a new website of the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions has been launched. A background paper for unesco by marc raboy access. In december, they launched their first unesco global report on the implementation of the convention, which monitors the progress of the four goals and recapitulates on its impact since the implementation in 2005. Parties to the unesco 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions that are recognized by unctad as developing economies, economies in transition and least developed countries 3 march 2020 1 afghanistan 2 albania 3 algeria 4 angola 5 antigua and barbuda 6 argentina 7 armenia 8 azerbaijan. Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions is quite clearly a cultural agreement negotiated in a cultural context and pursuing cultural objectives, it is strange to find that a majority of the legal analysis of its text realized since. It raises cultural diversity to the level of the common heritage of humanity. They have an obligation to ensure the widest possible participation of the communities in elaborating the safeguarding measures. This innovative and unique interdisciplinary study course is primarily based on the world heritage convention adopted by. Preservation of cultural diversity, as emphasized by article 1 of the unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity, 5 is. They underpin our work to support governments and local communities in designing policies to protect cultural heritage, to support cultural sectors and creative industries, to make the most of cultural diversity. United nations educational, scientific and cultural.
The link between cultural diversity and human rights is clearly established in the cultural diversity convention. The operational guidelines are a workinprogress, providing a roadmap rather than a recipe for action. With surprising ease, 148 countries meeting in paris last month signed off on a new unesco convention to protect cultural diversity. Making it work is essential if cultural diversity is to. Referring to the provisions of the international instruments adopted by unesco relating to cultural diversity and the exercise of cultural rights, and in particular the universal declaration on cultural diversity of 2001, adopts this convention on 20 october 2005.
Recalling also the unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity 2001, states parties should therefore acknowledge the reality of cultural diversity within and around many world heritage properties, and promote a culturally pluralistic approach in strategies for their conservation and management. Convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage 2003 convention for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions 2005 convention for the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict 1954 and its two protocols 1954 and 1999. Pdf the general conference of the united nations educational, scientific, and. The unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions is a binding international legal instrument and unesco convention adopted by the unesco general conference on 20 october 2005, during the 33rd session of the unesco general conference held in paris, france on 321 october 2005. Only the states parties to the convention may submit nominations. The organs of the convention shall be assisted by the unesco secretariat. The treaty, signed to combat the illegal trade in cultural items, was signed on 14 november 1970, and came into effect on 24 april 1972. World heritage convention to the 2005 unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. Diversity of cultures reflects diversity of peoples. The convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions represents an opportunity, but also presents a difficult challenge.
Examples of intangible cultural heritage and place the unesco convention article 2 defines five domains in which intangible cultural heritage can be manifested, noting that different categories may be developed to suit other purposes or cultural contexts. Adopted by the general conference of the united nations educational. It is vital that the convention should occupy its rightful place in the interna. Seventh ordinary session unesco headquarters, paris, 10 december 20. Unesco convention on the protection and promotion of.
The cultural and creative industries have become essential for inclusive economic growth, reducing inequalities and achieving the goals set out in the 2030 sustainable development agenda. Pdf the united nations educational scientific and cultural. It deals with specific thematic fields of the declaration, such as those set out in articles 8 to 11. As of october 2019, 140 states have ratified the treaty. Measuring cultural diversity with the stirling model. The history of the unesco convention on the protection and.
Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of. This 2015 edition of basic texts of the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions is designed as a practical tool to continue moving forward. Australia, honduras, liberia and nicaragua abstained. Implementing the unesco convention on the protection and.
On february th26, 2018 the international fund for cultural diversity ifcd launched its th call for 9 funding requests. The convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions was agreed upon with an overwhelming majority and after the swiftest ratification process in the history of the unesco entered into force on 18 march 2007. Protection of minorities and indigenous peoples respecting. Unescos actions in the field of tourism, culture, and development 56 normative action 58 unesco convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage 1972 59 unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity 2001 60 johannesburg declaration on sustainable development 2002 61.
Womex 15 and our global community were recognised by unesco under its convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expression. The 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of. Protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions. On 20 october 2005, the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions diversity convention was adopted by united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organizations unesco general conference. When the unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions was adopted in 2007, the importance of monitoring and measuring the status of cultural diversity was brought to the forefront. Referring to the provisions relating to cultural diversity and the exercise of cultural rights in the international. The unesco convention on cultural diversity, and the wto. Cp on the future activities of the committee, calling. Palgrave macmillan, forthcoming 2014 on file with author. Since 2010, the international fund for cultural diversity ifcd, a multidonor voluntary fund was established pursuant to article 18 of the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions the convention. Thus, in its universal declaration on cultural diversity, approved in paris in 2001 specifically as a reaction opposed to the expansion of u.
Article 9 of the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions hereinafter the convention on information sharing and transparency stipulates in paragraph a that the parties shall provide appropriate information in their reports to unesco. Ben garner is a lecturer in international development studies at the university of portsmouth uk. The convention complements the previously established. Unesco convention definition intangible cultural heritage the intangible cultural heritage means the practice, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated therewith that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural. Media pluralism and the promotion of cultural diversity. Fund for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage. The product of two years of sometimes acrimonious negotiations, the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions received the support of 148 countries during the unesco general assembly in paris.
The convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions does not cover all the aspects of cultural diversity addressed in the unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity. Please contact us at convention2005at should you encounter any problems during the transition. At its fourth ordinary session in june 20, the conference of parties adopted resolution 4. Pdf unesco has given its director general a mandate to draft a convention on protecting the diversity of cultural contents and artistic expressions by. Until june 2019, unesco will be accepting proposals for innovative projects that aim to strengthen the cultural and creative sectors in developing countries, in the framework of its 10th ifcd call for applications. The international fund for cultural diversity ifcd is a multidonor fund established under article 18 of the 2005 convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions.
The international fund for cultural diversity ifcd is a key instruments of international cooperation and assistance of the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions. Cultural heritage, cultural rights, cultural diversity. Here are some australian examples that illustrate intangible cultural heritage and place. Cultural diversity has become established as an unavoidable concept in international negotiations related to the cultural field stenou, 2003, in particul ar with the unanimous adoption of the unesco universal declaration on cultural diversity 2001 followed by the almost unanimous approval of the unesco convention on the protection and. 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 321 october 2005. In article 21 cultural diversity convention, it is stated that cultural diversity can be protected and promoted only if human rights and fundamental freedomsare guaranteed. Unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the. Mapping cultural diversity good practices from around the globe a contribution to the debate on the implementation of the unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions a project of the u40programme cultural diversity 2030 asiaeurope foundation asef 31 heng mui keng terrace. The mandate of this paper is to focus on the specific issues related to the balance between political intervention and freedom of expression, by addressing the following problems. Unescos adoption of the convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expression in october 2005 was a major step towards the emergence of an international cultural law. The adoption of the 2005 convention for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions was a milestone in international cultural policy. Unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions canada has acceded to the unesco convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions.
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