World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

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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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