World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

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2023 Date	May 21, 2023
2024 Date	May 21, 2024

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development History

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development seeks to recognize and celebrate the world’s cultural diversity. This day aims to promote the acceptance of every culture and religion. It encourages learning about different cultures to improve relations between people. The goal is to encourage societies to put more emphasis on cultural diversity. This emphasis can then lead to more intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth within societies.

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was established in 2002 by the UN General Assembly. It occurs annually on May 21st.

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— United Nations (@UN) May 21, 2022

On the World Day of Cultural Diversity we want to encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the importance of different cultures 🌎 🌍🌏 Culture is part of our identity. Through it we can gain new perspectives. Appreciate new values and traditions. Be part of a community. 🤝 https://t.co/thR8m7kH5R
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development Facts

According to the UN, creative and cultural industries contribute about $2.25 billion to the global economy. They also provide about 30 million jobs worldwide.
Four goals were laid out by the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions:
1) Support sustainable systems of governance for culture
2) Achieve a balanced flow of cultural goods and services while increasing the mobility of artists and cultural professionals
3) Integrate culture in sustainable development frameworks
4) Promote human rights and fundamental freedoms
According to the UN, 75% of the world’s major conflicts are related to cultural aspects.

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development Top Events and Things to Do

Attend local community events and get to know the people in your community. Meeting new people from different cultures and walks of life is a good way to bridge any cultural gaps.
Explore UNESCO's World Heritage interactive exhibit. It features images from different cultures all around the world.
Learn more about how World Heritage sites are managed.

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