In commemoration of the upcoming “World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development”, this post will highlight the significance of cultural dialogue, events both globally, and narratives impacting children’s education.
“Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability, and development.”
The “creative and cultural industries (CCI) is a global industry worth “US$2,250bn accounting “for 29.5 million jobs worldwide.”
COVD-19 enveloped a cascade of closures and cancellations to cultural events, institutions, and community cultural practices were suspended and it witnessed empty UNESCO World Heritage sites.
UNICEF's commitment to integrating refugee children into the community and bridging gaps has been demonstrated through their hosting of “cultural dialogue, literacy classes, conflict prevention, and life skills with the aim of apprenticeships in the local community.”
Especially in counties experiencing a crisis themselves, welcoming and reaching children, regardless of nationality has been made possible via the “solidarity and the support of international organizations” offering inter-cultural classes promoting tolerance and dialogue between national Lebanese and Syrian and Palestinian refugee children, as per testimonies relayed by the UNICEF Regional Director.
Heightening our tolerance, appreciation, and understanding for an array of cultures, has become more accessible with UNESCO curating an online interactive exhibition experience, featuring “World Heritage properties from across the globe” in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture.
Why is this article towards the end of the writing cycle?
-To reflect on UNICEF’s mission at heart, which is to protect and educate children
-Build an understanding for our Team Up Uganda fundraiser in hopes of elevating the child literacy rate.
-To mobilize a movement geared towards protecting and educating children, inspiring our audience/readers to individually reflect and contribute via any means feasible, beginning by understanding those in need in dialogue with them.
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