17-04-2004, 23:17
Cultural Diversity Declaration
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.
Category: Human Rights
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Boogidyloo
Description: This Declaration aims to preserve cultural diversity as a living, and thus renewable treasure that must not be perceived as being unchanging heritage but as a process held to be vital for the survival of humanity.
Affirming, that culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, as defined by that society or social group, and that it encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs,
Emphasizing, that respect for the diversity of cultures, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation, in a climate of mutual trust and understanding are among the best provisions for international peace and security,
Aspiring to, greater solidarity on the basis of recognition of cultural diversity, of awareness of the unity of humankind, and of the development of intercultural exchanges,
Aware, of our responsibility to ensure the preservation and promotion of the fruitful diversity of cultures,
Proclaims the following principles and adopts the present Declaration:
Article 1-Culture takes diverse forms across time and space. This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind. As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Article 2-The defence of cultural diversity is an ethical imperitive, inseperable from respect for human dignity. It implies a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the rights of persons belonging to minorities and indigenous peoples. No one may invoke cultural diversity to infringe upon human rights guaranteed by United Nations Resolution, nor to limit their scope
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.
Category: Human Rights
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Boogidyloo
Description: This Declaration aims to preserve cultural diversity as a living, and thus renewable treasure that must not be perceived as being unchanging heritage but as a process held to be vital for the survival of humanity.
Affirming, that culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, as defined by that society or social group, and that it encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs,
Emphasizing, that respect for the diversity of cultures, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation, in a climate of mutual trust and understanding are among the best provisions for international peace and security,
Aspiring to, greater solidarity on the basis of recognition of cultural diversity, of awareness of the unity of humankind, and of the development of intercultural exchanges,
Aware, of our responsibility to ensure the preservation and promotion of the fruitful diversity of cultures,
Proclaims the following principles and adopts the present Declaration:
Article 1-Culture takes diverse forms across time and space. This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind. As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Article 2-The defence of cultural diversity is an ethical imperitive, inseperable from respect for human dignity. It implies a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, in particular the rights of persons belonging to minorities and indigenous peoples. No one may invoke cultural diversity to infringe upon human rights guaranteed by United Nations Resolution, nor to limit their scope