460
+
PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
2
ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMED
1
AFRICAN MEMBER STATES
0
years
2023 — 2025
CONTEXT
Culture as a Lever for Development
Culture, art and heritage are major levers for development, both for the communities that own them and for the States that legally ensure their protection and enhancement on the international stage.
It is for these reasons that ICESCO has created the International Center for Holistic Policies for the Promotion of Cultural Reality, federating the efforts of researchers and professionals through high-level scientific meetings.
With this in mind, ICESCO's Culture and Communication Sector has launched the "Cultural Rights and the Right to Culture Programme" — a three-year initiative (2023–2025) intended to provide professionals, civil society bodies, and youth and women's movements with the arguments they need to make culture a lever for development in the Islamic world.
PROGRAM THEMES
Two Pillars, One Vision
01.
Cultural rights safeguard the ability of individuals and communities to express their humanity, their worldview, and the meaning they give to their lives and fulfillment.
In 2024, the Culture Sector is preparing a study entitled “ICESCO’s Vision for the Promotion of Cultural Rights and Access to Culture” — a reference document presenting conceptual foundations, ICESCO’s vision, and key implementation guidelines.
Promotion of Cultural Rights in the Islamic World
02.
This program trains actors in the cultural and artistic sector to facilitate the reappropriation of cultural reality and encourage the development of the cultural economy.
A genuine commitment to making culture a lever for development in the Islamic world, with 22 activities scheduled in ICESCO Member States across the African region for 2023–2024.
Promoting the Right of Access to Culture Through Training
IMPLEMENTATIONS 2023-2024
Activities Across Membre States
22 capacity-building workshops, conferences and training programs deployed throughout the African region.