In this section, you can consult Québec Government news releases, speeches, declarations, and statements on cultural diversity. The section also includes declarations about cultural diversity issued by various international forums and organizations.
Vol. 9, no 36 — 2009-12-21
Port of Spain Statement: Civil society addresses Commonwealth heads of government and evokes the 2005 Convention
Vol. 9, no 36 — 2009-12-21
Québec–United Kingdom cooperation: call for projects ends January 8
Vol. 9, no 35 — 2009-12-07
European Coalitions call for commitment to rapid implementation of the UNESCO Convention
Vol. 9, no 35 — 2009-12-07
Avignon Forum participant Irina Bokova outlines how the 2005 convention is responding to present-day challenges
Vol. 9, no 34 — 2009-11-23
Commonwealth Statement on Culture and Development
Vol. 9, no 34 — 2009-11-23
TV5MONDE awarded the diversum label: its financial management helps promote cultural diversity
Vol. 9, no 34 — 2009-11-23
An OIF musical compilation to promote southern artists
Vol. 9, no 33 — 2009-11-09
Zagreb: The Third World Culturelink Conference will explore changing aspects of culture in the 21st century
Vol. 9, no 33 — 2009-11-09
An international conference on the creation of cultural policies will be held in Stockholm on December 3 and 4
Vol. 9, no 32 — 2009-10-26
The world pays tribute to Koïchiro Matsuura as he ends his term as UNESCO director general
Vol. 9, no 32 — 2009-10-26
UNESCO General Conference: Irina Bokova sworn in as director general
Vol. 9, no 32 — 2009-10-26
“The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions of October 20, 2005, must also inspire us to do more with regard to ‘cultural’ development.”—Fadila Laanan
Vol. 9, no 32 — 2009-10-26
Special call for proposals for cultural projects: Istanbul 2010
Vol. 9, no 31 — 2009-10-13
The governor general of Canada stresses the “extreme relevance of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions”
Vol. 9, no 31 — 2009-10-13
Call for applications for the 2010 UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists
Vol. 9, no 30 — 2009-09-28
The Australian government ratifies the Convention and underlines the importance of this action for its citizens.
Vol. 9, no 30 — 2009-09-28
L’UNESCO announces the creation of a new International Chair for performance in the cultural industries, as well as a laboratory for cultural innovation for developing countries
Vol. 9, no 30 — 2009-09-28
The EU will earmark 5 million euros for 40 international cooperation projects in cinema
Vol. 9, no 30 — 2009-09-28
The call for projects from the francophone research collective Littératures au Sud still open
Vol. 9, no 29 — 2009-09-14
The 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize has opened for entry
Vol. 9, no 29 — 2009-09-14
European Commission: call for proposals on support for cultural activities remains open till October 1
Vol. 9, no 28 — 2009-08-31
Signing of a Mexico-Colombia cultural cooperation agreement
Vol. 9, no 28 — 2009-08-31
Cape Town: call for papers under way for the First Conference on Cultural Organizations in Times of Economic Crisis
Vol. 9, no 27 — 2009-08-24
The European Commission looks at the effects of structural funds on local and regional development
Vol. 9, no 27 — 2009-08-24
“UNESCO has built a legal arsenal in which indigenous peoples are recognized as custodians of cultural diversity and biodiversity,” says Koïchiro Matsuura
Vol. 9, no 27 — 2009-08-24
Abdou Diouf makes the case for cultural diversity at the World Acadian Congress
Vol. 9, no 26 — 2009-07-13
The International Museum Conference on Circumpolar Cultures will address the promotion of cultural diversity
Vol. 9, no 26 — 2009-07-13
A call for projects as part of the International Symposium on Electronic Art ISEA 2010
Vol. 9, no 26 — 2009-07-13
The President of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly intends to mobilize parliamentarians of the French-speaking world to implement the Convention
Vol. 9, no 25 — 2009-07-06
The European Commission calls for greater transparency and multilateral accountability in Internet governance
Vol. 9, no 24 — 2009-06-29
The Commonwealth recognizes the role that culture plays in sustainable development
Vol. 9, no 24 — 2009-06-29
The Alter-Ciné Foundation’s documentary film grants program is accepting applications from young documentary filmmakers from Africa, Asia, or Latin America
Vol. 9, no 23 — 2009-06-22
Speech by Mr. Koïchiro Matsuura at the 2nd session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Vol. 9, no 23 — 2009-06-22
Remarks by the Québec representative on the Permanent Delegation of Canada to UNESCO
Vol. 9, no 23 — 2009-06-22
Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie continues its efforts to promote implementation of the UNESCO Convention
Vol. 9, no 23 — 2009-06-22
Young culture professionals from 34 countries present their vision of cultural diversity as part of the U40–World Forum
Vol. 9, no 22 — 2009-06-15
The Mercosur coalitions meet in Asunción, Paraguay
Vol. 9, no 22 — 2009-06-15
The role of culture in boosting creativity and innovation in Europe is further recognized at E.U. level
Vol. 9, no 22 — 2009-06-15
Abdou Diouf stresses that cultural diversity is central to public service television’s philosophy and mandate
Vol. 9, no 22 — 2009-06-15
Kairouan Declaration advocates respect for cultural diversity and dialogue between civilizations
Vol. 9, no 21 — 2009-06-08
Cinema and Trade Seminar : Inventory and Advancement of International Talks
Vol. 9, no 21 — 2009-06-08
Call for proposals on the Mediterranean Sea Basin Cross-Border Cooperation Program
Vol. 9, no 20 — 2009-06-01
Arts in Africa: a unique collection of information on culture on the Dark Continent
Vol. 9, no 20 — 2009-06-01
On September 28–30, 2009, the second annual Culture Program Conference and the European Culture Forum will take place in Brussels
Vol. 9, no 19 — 2009-05-25
Call for participants: 23rd World Congress on Dance Research and the 18th General Assembly of the CID, Malaga, Spain, July 15–19
Vol. 9, no 19 — 2009-05-25
Third World Culturelink Conference issues a call for papers
Vol. 9, no 19 — 2009-05-25
“The management of cultural diversity is undoubtedly one of the central challenges facing many societies today as they work to build inclusive and pluralistic knowledge societies,” says Koïchiro Matsuura
Vol. 9, no 18 — 2009-05-19
Mobilization against the systematic inclusion of cultural cooperation protocols in free trade agreements negotiated by the EC.
Vol. 9, no 18 — 2009-05-19
European film production grows to record high
Vol. 9, no 17 — 2009-05-11
Major worldwide cinema survey confirms three heavyweights: India, Nigeria, and the United States
Vol. 9, no 17 — 2009-05-11
UNESCO celebrates cultural diversity from May 11 to 22, 2009
Vol. 9, no 16 — 2009-05-04
Culture in the broad sense—cultural policies, promotion of cultural diversity, and intercultural dialog—is gradually becoming a leading political concern (Koïchiro Matsuura)
Vol. 9, no 16 — 2009-05-04
Cannes 2009: Ten days devoted to the promotion and marketing of films from five continents
Vol. 9, no 15 — 2009-04-27
UNESCO and Italy organize the first UNESCO Forum of Cultural Industries
Vol. 9, no 15 — 2009-04-27
Touscoprod.com: a new company lets Internet users collaborate on film production and financing
Vol. 9, no 15 — 2009-04-27
Mozambique to host the next Euro-African Campus for Cultural Cooperation in June
Vol. 9, no 14 — 2009-04-20
Barcelona, Vilnius and Brussels : three places and three days of information to demystify the Culture program
Vol. 9, no 14 — 2009-04-20
Through its contribution to Vues d’Afrique, the Québec government expresses its support for the diversity of cultural expressions
Vol. 9, no 14 — 2009-04-20
The call for nominations for the Cultural Policy Research Award is underway
Vol. 9, no 14 — 2009-04-20
Cultural Policy in Central Europe 20 Years after the Fall of Communism
Vol. 9, no 13 — 2009-04-14
European Commission and African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries discuss culture and creativity as vectors for development
Vol. 9, no 13 — 2009-04-14
Brussels Declaration by artists and cultural professionals and entrepreneurs
Vol. 9, no 13 — 2009-04-14
Vancouver welcomes the First Meeting of Coalitions and Cultural Organizations of Asia-Pacific States
Vol. 9, no 13 — 2009-04-14
Culturesfrance suggests a meeting on “The Convention on Cultural Diversity: A New Era in the World Cultural Landscape?”
Vol. 9, no 12 — 2009-04-06
International Conference and virtual round tables on the theme “Humanizing Trade”
Vol. 9, no 12 — 2009-04-06
Call for candidates for the UNESCO International José Martí Prize
Vol. 9, no 12 — 2009-04-06
The Secretary General of La Francophonie and his Commonwealth counterpart discuss their top development priorities for Southern Hemisphere countries
Vol. 9, no 11 — 2009-03-30
Koïchiro Matsuura opens the second extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Vol. 9, no 11 — 2009-03-30
The French Coalition for Cultural Diversity reacts to a decision by the European Court of Justice
Vol. 9, no 11 — 2009-03-30
Abdou Diouf inaugurates the Senghor Chair at Université du Québec en Outaouais
Vol. 9, no 11 — 2009-03-30
Ratification of the memorandum of agreement creating La Francophonie’s Demographic and Statistical Observatory
Vol. 9, no 10 — 2009-03-23
Minister Christine Albanel very concerned about negotiations between the EU and South Korea
Vol. 9, no 10 — 2009-03-23
Ministers of Culture and Officials in Charge of Cultural Policies of Latin America and the Caribbean urge all states in the region to ratify the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Vol. 9, no 10 — 2009-03-23
“Linguistic diversity is one of the most valuable forms of cultural diversity,” states Koïchiro Matsuura on the occasion of World Poetry Day
Vol. 9, no 9 — 2009-03-16
Pilot Project for Artist Mobility: the call for proposals by the European Commission is underway
Vol. 9, no 9 — 2009-03-16
Preparatory Action MEDIA International: the call for proposals continues
Vol. 9, no 8 — 2009-03-09
European Commission: the Call for Proposals for the “Investing in People – Culture” program is underway
Vol. 9, no 8 — 2009-03-09
International colloquium "Culture and Creativity as Vectors of Development" in Brussels April 2 and 3, 2009
Vol. 9, no 8 — 2009-03-09
The European Union and India sign a joint declaration on multilingualism
Vol. 9, no 7 — 2009-03-02
The Secretary General of La Francophonie raises the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions with the new executive secretary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries
Vol. 9, no 7 — 2009-03-02
OIF issues a call for projects to create French-language digital content and applications
Vol. 9, no 7 — 2009-03-02
The Fribourg International Film Festival marks the first anniversary of Swiss accession to the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Vol. 9, no 6 — 2009-02-23
The OIF’s 2009 Prix des cinq continents: nominations are underway
Vol. 9, no 6 — 2009-02-23
The OIF celebrates 40 years of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou
Vol. 9, no 5 — 2009-02-16
Commonwealth Connections International Arts Residencies: Call for applications ends March 1
Vol. 9, no 4 — 2009-02-09
Québec Premier Jean Charest made Commander of France’s Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur
Vol. 9, no 4 — 2009-02-09
“The World Report on Cultural Diversity will lend an international perspective to major social debates underway in Québec” — Michel Audet, Quebec Government Representative within the Permanent Delegation of Canada to UNESCO
Vol. 9, no 3 — 2009-02-02
The French Coalition for Cultural Diversity opposes the use of audiovisual services as currency in trade negotiations
Vol. 9, no 3 — 2009-02-02
The European Commission adopts the MEDIA MUNDUS international cooperation program in the audiovisual sector
Vol. 9, no 3 — 2009-02-02
The Republic of Argentina will host the XVI Forum of Ministers of Culture and Officials in Charge of Cultural Policies of Latin America and the Caribbean
Vol. 9, no 2 — 2009-01-26
Québec to be the guest of honor at Showcase Scotland in Glasgow, Scotland
Vol. 9, no 2 — 2009-01-26
Interview on the diversity of cultural expressions with Canada’s former ambassador to UNESCO, Mr. Gilbert Laurin
Vol. 9, no 1 — 2009-01-19
Secretary general of La Francophonie looks ahead to 2009
Vol. 9, no 1 — 2009-01-19
Québec’s Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women pleased with her mission to New York City
Vol. 9, no 1 — 2009-01-19
Culture ministers from Europe and neighboring regions adopt Baku Declaration