UNA-ORLANDO - CDUX INTRO Cultural Differences Unequal Experiences

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES / UNEQUAL EXPERIENCES

INTRO

‘Diversity’ is becoming a rallying call among those who denounce persistent socio-economic inequalities in developed societies. Cultural diversity is similarly posing a challenge to the principles of international cooperation: it is invoked by some to contest universally recognized human rights, while others — like UNESCO — hold firmly to the view that full and unqualified recognition of cultural diversity strengthens the universality of human rights and ensures their effective exercise.

-UNESCO UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY

LEARNING RESOURCES

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ARTICLES

Building a Global Community: World Day for Cultural Diversity - Our WorldToday is World Day for Cultural Diversity, a time for renewed commitment to ensuring that our differences enrich and strengthen us, instead of dividing us.

Global Democracy Supporters Must Confront Systemic RacismWith the legitimacy of democratic institutions at stake, global democracy supporters can no longer overlook systemic racism when assessing democratic performance.

First person: ‘I am nothing without my culture’A master practitioner of the Hawaiian hula dance has told UN News that he is “nothing without my culture.”

‘Discrimination against one is discrimination against all,’ says UNESCO on Day for ToleranceMarking the International Day for Tolerance, the head of the United Nations cultural agency underscored how tolerance must be nurtured to celebrate the diversity that makes us strong and the values that bring us together.

Why Race Matters in International RelationsWestern dominance and white privilege permeate the field. It’s time to change that.

What Happens When Diverse Identities Intersect at Work

RacismThis part of the globalissues.org web site looks into the issue of racism. In some places around the world, racial hatred is increasing. Many modern conflicts also have some roots in ethnicity.

Cultural Diversity: A Necessity in Our Changing WorldTo protect human rights, we must recognize cultural diversity as a crucial component of sustainable development and inclusive dialogue. On May 21, we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. As the leader of an international heritage organization, I know firsthand that supporting communities and protecting their human rights is impossible without sensitivity

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