UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Cultural Diversity

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The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions ( English UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions ) was at the 33rd UNESCO adopted -Generalkonferenz on 20 October 2005 in Paris and entered into force on 18 March 2007. “The convention creates a legally binding basis for the right of all states to independent cultural policy .” On the basis of the convention, every state has the right to take measures to protect the diversity of cultural forms of expression, especially if this appears to be endangered.

UNESCO understands cultural diversity to mean the manifold forms of expression of the cultures of groups and societies. These expressions are passed on both within and between societies. Cultural diversity is also evident in the various forms of artistic creation as well as in the production, distribution, distribution and use of cultural forms of expression.

history

“Cultural diversity is reflected in the uniqueness and diversity of identities that characterize the groups and societies that make up humanity. As a source of exchange, renewal and creativity, cultural diversity is just as important for mankind as biological diversity is for nature. From this point of view, it represents the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations. "

  • The 32nd General Conference (September 29 to October 17, 2003) began to formulate the aims and principles of the Convention.
  • On October 20, 2005, the Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions was passed.
  • The convention came into force on March 18, 2007.
  • To date (as of January 31, 2014) 133 member states and the European Union have ratified the convention .

National:

  • Austria ratified the convention in 2006.
  • Germany ratified the UNESCO Convention on March 12, 2007.
  • In December 2009, the published German Commission for UNESCO , the White Paper "Cultural diversity make" containing recommendations from civil society on the implementation of the UNESCO Convention in and through Germany.

Objectives of the Convention

The Convention has the following objectives:

  • Unrestricted cultural self-determination and freedom of choice based on human rights (preamble)
  • Recognition of the "dual nature" of cultural goods and services as commodities, but at the same time as carriers of identities and meanings (Article 1)
  • The right of every state to its own cultural policy (Article 6)
  • Involvement of civil society in the implementation process (Article 11)
  • International cooperation (cooperation, co-productions and preferential treatment for developing countries) (Articles 6,8,12,16,17)
  • Integration of culture in sustainable development (Article 13)
  • Exchange of information and a. by designating national contact points (Articles 9, 28)
  • Equal rights of the convention to other international agreements (Articles 20, 21)

See also

literature

Andrea Raschèr , Yves Fischer: Culture and Economy in Balance: The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions , In: Current Legal Practice (AJP) / Pratique Juridique Actuelle (PJA) 2006, p. 813

Sabine von Schorlemer , Peter-Tobias Stoll (Ed.): The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Explanatory Notes . Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg 2012

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ The UNESCO Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions . Website of the German UNESCO Commission, as of March 2011, accessed on July 3, 2011.
  2. ↑ The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: Magna Charta of International Cultural Policy. (PDF; 2.0 MB) Bonn: Köllen Druck + Verlag, 2006, p. 20, ISBN 3-927907-89-8 , as of August 2006, accessed on July 3, 2011.
  3. ↑ World Day of Cultural Diversity . Website of the German UNESCO Commission, as of May 2011, accessed on July 3, 2011.
  4. ↑ unesco.de: The General Declaration on Cultural Diversity
  5. ↑ Roland Bernecker: Culture in International Law: The New UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Cultural Diversity (PDF; 58 kB). In: Kulturpolitische Mitteilungen , No. 111, IV / 2005, as of December 2005, accessed on July 3, 2011.
  6. ^ Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Paris, October 20, 2005. In: UNESCO.org . Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ Cultural diversity. ( Memento of the original from April 17, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.unesco.at archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. unesco.at
  8. ↑ Shaping cultural diversity . Website of the German UNESCO Commission, as of May 2010, accessed on July 3, 2011.
  9. ↑ Shaping cultural diversity: Recommendations for action from civil society for the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005) in and through Germany. White book (PDF; 1.2 MB). German UNESCO Commission V. As of December 2009, accessed on January 31, 2014.