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What is Intercultural Dialogue

Intercultural Dialogue ICD offers an opportunity for meaningful engagement for participants who are committed to global values and willing to consider different perspectives As a transformative form of communication ICD can contribute to increased acceptance of others thus satisfying the goal of a peaceful coexistence between various cultures and identities To learn more check out the knowledge hub which provides explanations on core concepts and publications

Yalitza Aparicio: “More needs to be done to improve diversity in film”

A sunny presence in Alfonso Cuaróns film Roma which won three Oscars in 2019 Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio is a socially committed woman A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Indigenous Peoples since 2019 she also supports the UN campaign I say NO to racism and contributes to the work of the Mexican Commission for the Defence and Promotion of Human Rights In parallel she works to raise funds for schools in her hometown of Tlaxiaco convinced that education is key to fostering diversity

Nollywood’s streaming romance

The Nigerian film industry produces approximately 2500 films a year With its rapid and lowcost production model Nollywood has become one of the continents most prolific cinema industries Major digital platforms interest has prompted a shift towards betterfunded and more diversified content

In Suzhou, the night belongs to cultural heritage

The city of Suzhou in eastern China is famous for its canals bridges and classical gardens Today it uses digital technology to leverage its rich cultural heritage and boost its economy Since the launch of the Gusu 20h30 initiative visitors have been flocking to the site not just during the daytime but also at night

Wijhat brings artistic projects to life in Beirut

Every year since 2017 this organization based in the Lebanese capital has helped dozens of creators from the Arab region realize their projects or perform abroad

Iceland: Giving new eyes to an old language

When a multilingual writing workshop for women opened in an immigrant neighborhood of Reykjavik in 2015 no one could have quite predicted its impact With the support of the capital of Iceland a UNESCO Creative City of Literature this initiative provided an unprecedented literary space for newcomers which is still flourishing today

1982-2022: cultural policies at the heart of international debate

In September 2022 Mexico will once again host the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies MONDIACULT forty years after the first conference in Mexico City in 1982 The discussions that have taken place over the past four decades have been particularly fruitful and have considerably changed the definition of culture opening the way for the recognition of living heritage and the diversity of cultural expression

Aymara has not said its last word

Although widely spoken the Aymara language shares many of the same vulnerabilities as other indigenous languages But in recent years it has gained better recognition which has led to political cultural and technological progress

Protecting our brain power from being coveted

Dictating a text just by thinking about it Expanding your memory with brain implants Creating memories in a mouses brain While these innovations are still at the experimental stage they are no longer in the realm of science fiction Advances in our understanding of the brains mechanisms are now making possible what seemed unthinkable only a short while ago While this progress holds great promise for the treatment of certain diseases it also raises important ethical questions In its latest report UNESCOs International Bioethics Committee warns of the possible infringement of human rights that the use of these new technologies entails

January 12, 2022

In China, new hope for the “children of the stars”

Advances in neuroscience combined with the neurochemical powers of acupuncture offer new hope for treating autistic children in China referred to as children of the stars

February 2, 2022

Crime: Does brain scan evidence work?

Neurotechnology has made it possible to considerably improve lie detection techniques Although these devices are becoming increasingly accurate they raise numerous legal and ethical questions Evidence derived from the observation of the brain has been ruled inadmissible by most courts around the world

February 3, 2022

African neuroscience: Desperately seeking diversity

The field of neuroscience remains largely dominated by industrialized countries Africa could still make a significant contribution to global research provided that new policies are put in place to stimulate scientific innovation on the continent

February 3, 2022

Santiago Ramón y Cajal: The first to map the human brain

February 3, 2022