Diversity of Cultural Expressions
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The time to invest in creativity is now !
Culture and creativity are the heartbeat of our societies, and we need them now more than ever. With so many crises around the world – from climate change to conflict and COVID-19 – people need moments to connect, come together, understand each other, and imagine better futures. Music, art, literature, cinema, dance and many more forms of cultural and creative expressions drive the momentum we need to overcome the challenges we face.
This new UNESCO-Khalili Foundation film "A Thousand Colours" aims to humanize the notion of cultural diversity. Why is cultural diversity important? What are some of the current challenges that undermine it? And what can we do to protect and promote cultural diversity? These are some of the questions addressed by the short film, which gathers testimonies from a number of key global actors including UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors and advocates.
Latest publications
A law on the status of the artist can greatly improve the working conditions of cultural professionals. UNESCO and ILO join their expertise to shed light on the importance of elaborating efficient and inclusive regulatory instruments the cultural and creative industries.
Artists are the driving force behind creativity, fostering a sense of belonging and economic values. The UNESCO 1980 Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist has contributed to better responding to their specific needs. The fifth global consultation on the implementation of the Recommendation demonstrates the ongoing actions of UNESCO to protect the status of artists.
This publication gives a snapshot of the trends shaping the African fashion sector, the challenges hindering its growth, and its opportunities for growth. As a tool for reflection and action, it is an open invitation to African policymakers and fashion sector professionals to come together for further dialogue and for reinforced and concerted action in favour of the fashion sector.
Key data
in 2019 (a twofold increase since 2015)
or 6.2% of all employment worldwide
in the cultural and entertainment sector