UNESCO Declaration on Cultural Diversity to take effect in the Faroe Islands

Last week the Faroese Parliament unanimously agreed on having the UNESCO Declaration on Cultural Diversity enter into force in the Faroe Islands. The Declaration was adopted by UNESCO in 2005.  

Preservation of culture in all its forms

The Faroe Islands are an associated member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO. "Giving priority to cultural policy is crucial for the creative arts. Our support for the UNESCO Declaration on Cultural Diversity reflects our commitment in the Faroe Islands to the preservation of culture in all its forms. Our focus will be on strengthening ties and exploring possibilities underpinned by the Declaration" says Sirið Stenberg, Faroese Minister of Social Affairs and Culture.   

UNESCO Declaration on Cultural Diversity

The Declaration was the first international instrument to enshrin the values of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. The Declaration aspires to enhance the recognition of cultural diversity, the awareness of the unity of humankind, and the development of intercultural exchanges. 195 countries worldwide are members of UNESCO.