Concept Note: The contribution of arts, culture and heritage to peace

Ultimately, this Theme 1 aims at voicing the concerns of the diverse actors and institutions that make up the African arts, culture and heritage sector and their urgent plea to integrate into COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages while recognising the specific nature of cultural and artistic work and the uniqueness of cultural and natural heritage. [...] At the same time, paradoxically, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the weakness and structural shortcoming of the culture and creative sectors and highlighted the precarious and vulnerable working conditions of artists and other culture actors. [...] Transcultura Project: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through culture and creativity Countries: 17 Caribbean countries and the European Union Implemented by the UNESCO Office in Cuba with the support of the UNESCO Jamaica, Haiti and EU Delegations in the region, this project seeks to deepen integration between Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union by harnessing diversit. [...] UNESCO is contributing to national efforts through various initiatives around the continent and in key countries for the Diaspora, such as the integration of the GHA into diploma Teacher Education Curriculum is underway in Kenya, where the integration has been completed at the primary and secondary school levels, or the relaunching of the Portuguese version of the collection on the GHA and develop. [...] Valorisation of the contents of ancient manuscripts for peace and development in Mali Country: Mali The safeguarding of the Timbuktu manuscripts, which faced the threat of extremist groups who occupied the city in 2012 allows for the role of culture and traditional values which have ensured tolerance in the city for several centuries to be restored.