Declaration of Unesco

Civil, cultural, social

Unesco's charter specifies that it is ..

Committed to the full realization of 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 rights political Rights and the other on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,

Recalling that the Preamble to the Constitution of UNESCO affirms
"(...) That the dignity of the wide diffusion of culture and the education of humanity for justice, freedom and peace, there is there for all Nations, fulfill in a spirit of mutual assistance " duties

Further recalling Article 1, which assigns to UNESCO other purposes 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,

Reaffirming that culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterize a society or social group and that it encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs,

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, awareness of the unity of mankind
and the development of international cultural exchanges,

Considering that the process of globalization, facilitated by the rapid development of new information technologies and communication, though representing a challenge for cultural diversity, creates the conditions for renewed dialogue among cultures and civilizations dialogue

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:

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2001

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