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Culture
and Civilizations
 "Route" and Intercultural Projects
Throughout history, peoples have exchanged cultural
experience, ideas, values and goods through art, trade and migrations. Human history
is the tale of such journeys. As we cross into the twenty-first century, we too have
embarked on a journey - whose destination holds out the promise of justice, well-being and
a peaceful existence for all. These encounters, in which individual travellers or
communities have conveyed their ideas and customs across whole continents and oceans, are
celebrated in a series of UNESCO "Route" and Intercultural
projects.
Cultural Pluralism
Diversity is stimulating and enriching. People
invent, refine and embellish their cultures through contact with and by borrowing from
other cultures. Cultures are "ways of living together".
UNESCO Cities for Peace Prize
To pay tribute to the exemplary action of five municipalities in cities located in the
five world regions in order to strengthen social solidarity, improving living conditions
in troubled neighbourhoods and develop genuine urban harmony. Intended also to contribute
to the establishment of regional co-operation networks among municipalities and the
creation of databanks on innovative initiatives USD 25,000 to five recipients. Prize to be
awarded next during the 31st General Conference of UNESCO:22 October - 10 November 2001
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Civilizations: a historical approach
One of the goals of dialogue among civilizations is to
spread knowledge and appreciation of the historical and cultural background of peoples
living in different circumstances and areas of the world. Often, the lack of mutual
understanding prevents the process of constructive communication and cross-fertilization:
UNESCO as intergovernmental organization, is unique as it can provide an appropriate
framework for the drafting of the general and regional histories involving cooperation
between researchers and specialists throughout the world. These works play a major role in
the emergence and enhancement of cultural identities and convey to the different peoples a
greater awareness of their individual historical, cultural and artistic heritage, while
emphasizing their contribution to the heritage of humanity as a whole.
Cultural Industries
Creativity is an important part of people's cultural
identities and it is expressed in different ways. These means of expression are
copied and boosted by industrial processes and worldwide distribution.
World Culture Report
The publication by UNESCO of a World Culture Report was
the first recommendation of the Report of the World Commission on Culture and Development,
Our Creative Diversity. Its task is to survey recent trends in culture and development,
monitor events affecting the state of cultures worldwide, construct quantitative cultural
indicators, highlight good cultural practices and policies, and analyse specific themes of
general importance accompanied by policy suggestions.
UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young
People's Literature in the service of Tolerance
In recognition of works for the young that best embody the concepts and ideals of
tolerance and peace and promote mutual understanding based on respect for other people and
cultures, (USD 8,000). The prize, established in 1995, is normally attributed every two
years at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy.
Prize to be awarded next on: 6 April 2001
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UNESCO "International Music
Council" Music Prize
Intended to recompense musicians or musical institutions whose works or activities
have contributed to the enrichment and development of music, having served peace and
understanding between people, and international co-operation, DM 5000 awarded to two
winners.
Prize to be awarded next on: September/October 2001
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