World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is a United Nations–designated observance held annually on May 21 to promote understanding, respect, and cooperation among different cultures as a driver of peace and sustainable development.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United Nations observance
annual event
international observance
abbreviation UNESCO
adoptedByResolution United Nations General Assembly resolution 57/249
aimsTo combat cultural stereotypes
encourage inclusive societies
category International cultural observances
May observances
United Nations days
designatedBy United Nations General Assembly
firstObserved 2003
frequency annual
hasHashtag #WorldDayforCulturalDiversity
hasOfficialName World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
language English
observedBy United Nations member states
civil society organizations
cultural organizations
educational institutions
observedOn May 21
promotedBy United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
linked to: UNESCO
promotesValue mutual understanding
respect for cultural differences
tolerance
purpose to highlight cultural diversity as a driver of peace
to highlight cultural diversity as a driver of sustainable development
to promote cooperation among different cultures
to promote respect for cultural diversity
to promote understanding among cultures
relatedGoal Sustainable Development Goal 10
Sustainable Development Goal 16
Sustainable Development Goal 4
relatedTo UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity
scope global
shortName World Day for Cultural Diversity
supportsAgenda 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
thematicFocus cultural diversity
intercultural dialogue
peacebuilding
sustainable development
typicalActivities awareness-raising campaigns
cultural events
educational programs
intercultural dialogues
yearProclaimed 2002

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International Mother Language Day relatedTo World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Día de la Resistencia Indígena hasAlternativeName Día de la Diversidad Cultural
linked to: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development hasOfficialName World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development shortName World Day for Cultural Diversity
linked to: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
International Day for Tolerance relatedTo World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development