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1. Activity: An online event marking the 20th anniversary of The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, featuring the launch of the book “Latin American Perspectives on Cultural Diversity.” The book explores cultural policies in Argentina, Brazil, and Peru, fostering dialogue on the intersections of culture, identity, and governance in Latin America.
   1. Date: 12 October, 2025
   2. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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2. Activity: FLACSO System Congress: "Thinking about the Future: Social Transformations in Latin America and the Caribbean" featuring a special panel on the 20th Anniversary of the 2005 Convention 
   • Date: 6 November 2025
   • Location:  Buenos Aires, Argentina
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• Activity(-ies): An anniversary gala to commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
  • Date(s): May 21, 2025
  • Location(s): Weltmuseum Wien, Vienna, Austria
  • Link(s): Website:

• Activity(-ies): A public event at UNESCO Headquarters, organized by Wallonie-Bruxelles and the Francophone Group, celebrating the impact of the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), featuring testimonials from IFCD beneficiaries from francophone developing countries.
  • Date(s): 13 May, 2025
  • Location(s): UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
  • Link(s): -

• Activity(-ies): The Invisible Film Biennial, a year-long cultural film event celebrating human rights, cultural diversity, and the Quechua nation.
  • Date(s): August 2024 - August 2025
  • Location(s): Sucre, Bolivia; Spain; France; Burkina Faso; Cochabamba; Santa Cruz; La Paz
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• Activity: 20th Anniversary Cultural Celebrations: Events highlighting multilingualism, cultural diversity, and Rio de Janeiro as World Book Capital.
  • Date: 5 May 2025, 17 June 2025 & TBD
  • Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris & Brazil
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1. Activity: Sixth International Youth Festival "Slavic Bell" celebrating artistic diversity and fostering creative exchange with competitions in music, theatre, cinema, visual arts, and dance.
   • Date: April to June 2025
   • Location: Varna, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Pliska, Bulgaria
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2. Activity: 14th edition of the National Scientific Conference "Spring Scientific Readings 2025" with a special focus on the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention
   • Date: 31 May to 1 June 2025
   • Location:  Plovdiv, Bulgaria & online
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3. Activity: 17th Edition of the Kurtovo Konare Fest
   • Date: 12 September 2025
   • Location:  Kurtovo Konare, Bulgaria
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• Activity(-ies): Webinar to celebrate the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development and the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention in Africa.
  • Date(s): 21 May 2025
  • Location(s): Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 
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1. Activity: Showcase of a video created by IFCCD for the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention.
   • Date: September 2024
   • Location: Online
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2. Activity: A series of four "Midis de la Culture" conferences exploring key themes related to the 2005 Convention.
   • Date: January-April 2025
   • Location: Université Laval, Québec, Canada & Online
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3. Activity: A side event during the 18th IGC to facilitate dialogue on digital cultural diversity.
   • Date: February 14, 2025
   • Location: UNESCO HQ, Paris, France
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• Activity(-ies): A music festival under the theme “Culture: A Common Heritage of Humanity” during the last week of November.
  • Date(s): 27, November, 2025
  • Location(s): N'Djamena, Tchad
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• Activity(-ies): Fourth edition of the "Creativity 2030 International Forum," focusing on the theme: "Protecting Cultural Diversity in the Digital Environment."
  • Date(s): 29 March 2025
  • Location(s): Beijing, China
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1. Activity(-ies): The Transcultura Festival in Havana.
   • Date(s): April 9 - May 9, 2025
   • Location(s): Havana, Cuba
   • Link(s): Transcultura Page
      
2. Activity(-ies): Transcultura’s closing event and cultural presentation at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
   1. Date(s): 20-May-25
   2. Location(s):  UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
   3. Link(s): Transcultura Page
       
3. Activity(-ies): Presentation of Transcultura’s closing event and cultural presentation in Brussels, Belgium.
   1. Date(s): 23-May-25
   2. Location(s): Brussels, Belgium.
   3. Link(s): Transcultura Page
       

• Activity: Roundtable discussion on the impact of the EU-UNESCO partnership in cultural policy and creative industries ()
  • Date: 12 February, 2025
  • Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
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1. Activity(-ies): International Day of Francophonie: Celebrating 20 years of the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
   • Date(s): 13 May 2025
   • Location(s): UNESCO HQ, Paris, France
   • Link(s): -
      
2. Activity(-ies): Le Nouveau Printemps Festival featuring artist Kiddy Smile.
   • Date(s): 23 May 2025
   • Location(s): Toulouse, France
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3. Activity(-ies): UNESCO Creative Cities of Design sub-network meeting during the 13th edition of the Saint-Étienne International Design Biennial.
   • Date(s): 26 - 28 May 2025
   • Location(s): Saint-Etienne, France
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4. Activity(-ies): Celebrate Mediterranean and African creativity with ‘Les Correspondances,’ a biennial event focusing on fashion, architecture, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
   • Date(s): 3-7 June 2025
   • Location(s): Marseille, France
   • Link(s): Website: , Instagram: , LinkedIn:
      
5. Activity(-ies): Caribbean Festival celebrates the vibrancy and cultural diversity of the Caribbean
   • Date(s): 26-28 June 2025
   • Location(s): Enghien-les-Bains, France
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6. Activity(-ies): An expert exchange session on artistic freedom within the framework of the 2005 Convention.
   • Date(s): 15 January 2025
   • Location(s): Online
   • Link(s): -

1. Activity: Unity in Diversity: Celebrating 20 Years of UNESCO's Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions & 25 years of the regional music network Klangkosmos NRW
   • Date: 02 - 18 June 2025
   • Location: Bergkamen, Hamm, Düsseldorf, Remscheid, Detmold, Frankfurt, Herne, Wuppertal, Köln, Dortmund, Herne and Bonn, Germany
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2. Activity: Island Rhythms and Climate Action: Panel Discussion and Concert highlighting Indian Ocean Culture as part of Festival Summer of Change 2025
   • Date: 18 June 2025
   • Location: Bonn, Germany
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3. Activity: Fair Culture: Advocating for Artists' Rights and Sustainable Practices through Panel Discussions and Performances at Summer of Change Festival 2025
   • Date: 22 June 2025
   • Location: Bonn, Germany
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• Activity(-ies): Refugee Week Greece, a cultural festival celebrating the contributions, creativity, and authenticity of people who have experienced forced migration.
  • Date(s): June 18-22, 2025
  • Location(s): Athens, Greece
  • Link(s): ,  
     

1. Activity(-ies): Launch of the community radio station “Radio MANUU 90.0 FM” by IMC MANUU.
   • Date(s): January 30, 2025, and various dates throughout 2025
   • Location(s): Hyderabad, India
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2. Activity(-ies): The Annual MANUU Knowledge Series Lecture and Workshop.
   1. Date(s): January 30, 2025, and various dates throughout 2025
   2. Location(s): Hyderabad, India
   3. Link(s): 
       
3. Activity(-ies): A three-day workshop on digital cinema production techniques.
   1. Date(s): January 30, 2025, and various dates throughout 2025
   2. Location(s): Hyderabad, India
   3. Link(s): 
       
4. Activity(-ies): The Three-Day Indian Panorama Film Festival at IMC MANUU.
   1. Date(s): January 30, 2025, and various dates throughout 2025
   2. Location(s): Hyderabad, India
   3. Link(s): 
       
5. Activity(-ies): The “Skilling in Media” short-duration training program at IMC MANUU.
   1. Date(s): January 30, 2025, and various dates throughout 2025
   2. Location(s): Hyderabad, India
   3. Link(s): 
       
6. Activity(-ies): Two international conferences exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence with the education and culture sectors.
   1. Date(s): January 30, 2025, and various dates throughout 2025
   2. Location(s): Hyderabad, India
   3. Link(s): 
       
7. Activity(-ies): Sur Jahan, an annual world peace music festival featuring international and regional artists with workshops and live concerts.
   • Date(s): January 31 - February 8, 2025
   • Location(s): Golf Green Central Park, Kolkata; Bannabagram Baul Ashram, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal; Kala Academy, Panjim, Goa
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8. Activity(-ies): A workshop on intellectual property rights, geographical indications, traditional knowledge, and fair market representation for artists and students.
   • Date(s): 15 February, 2025
   • Location(s): Pune, India
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1. Activity: Lecture – The Artist as Defender of Human Rights by Michael O’Flaherty Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
   • Date: 26 May 2025
   • Location: Paris, France
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2. Activity: Panel discussion about the revitalisation of Celtic Minoritised Languages in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (TBC)
   • Date: 11 June 2025
   • Location: Paris, France
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3. Activity: Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch in conversation with journalist Lara Marlowe
   • Date: 26 June 2025
   • Location: Paris, France
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• Activity(-ies): The 77th OMEP World Assembly and International Conference focusing on arts and culture in early childhood education.
  • Date(s): July 14-18, 2025
  • Location(s): Arena del Sole Theatre, Bologna, Italy
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1. Activity: Jamaica Creative Career Expo under the theme "Exploring the Digital Space" showcasing creative careers in AI, gaming, content creation and animation.
   • Date: 25 August 2025
   • Location: Kingston, Jamaica
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2. Activity: An international gala celebrating the diversity of dance through performances by talented artists from Jamaica, Antigua, Trinidad, and the United States.
   • Date: 30 August 2025
   • Location: Kingston, Jamaica
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• Activity(-ies): International Cultural Crossroads Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Diversity"
  • Date(s): 6 November 2025
  • Location(s): Riga, Latvia
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1. Activity: “Creative Labs” capacity-building workshops on the UNESCO 2005 Convention
   • Date: 4 April 2025
   • Location: Xalapa and Veracruz, Mexico
   • Link: /en/fieldoffice/mexico

1. Activity: International Cultural Policy Conference
   • Date: 15 April 2025
   • Location: Kotor, Montenegro
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2. Activity: Kickoff of the Kotorske Legende project with the online workshop:  "Legends Without Borders: Teuta and the Power of Shared Stories"
   • Date: 13 June 2025
   • Location: online
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1. Activity(-ies): Monthly hybrid seminars from May to December 2025 in different cities across Nigeria to explore key provisions of The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
   • Date(s): 25 March, 2025
   • Location(s): Abeokuta and other cities, Nigeria
   • Link(s): -
      
2. Activity(-ies): A high-level symposium on the theme “Celebrating UNESCO’s 2005 Convention: A 20-Year Reflection, Implementation, and Future Prospects in Nigeria.”
   • Date(s): 4 March, 2025
   • Location(s): Abeokuta and other cities, Nigeria
   • Link(s): -
      
3. Activity(-ies): A national exhibition showcasing 20 years of The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Nigeria.
   • Date(s): 3 April, 2025
   • Location(s): Abeokuta and other cities, Nigeria
   • Link(s): -
      
4. Activity(-ies): Presentation of awards of excellence to individuals who have made significant contributions to implementing The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in Nigeria.
   • Date(s): 4 April, 2025
   • Location(s): Abeokuta and other cities, Nigeria
   • Link(s): -
      
5. Activity(-ies): Monthly hybrid seminars from May to December 2025 in different cities across Nigeria to explore key provisions of The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
   • Date(s): Monthly from May - December 2025
   • Location(s): Abeokuta and other cities, Nigeria
   • Link(s): -
      
6. Activity(-ies): An art exhibition themed “Documenting Unity in Diversity,” which aims to connect visual artists from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. This exhibition will showcase diverse expressions that align with UNESCO’s emphasis on cultural diversity.
   • Date(s): 16 June, 2025
   • Location(s): Department of Fine Arts and Design Museum, Port Harcourt, Nigeria and online via Zoom
   • Link(s): -
      

• Activity(-ies): Panel discussion on artistic freedom, gender equality, and the role of cultural policies. (Artistic Freedom: The Road Ahead)
  • Date(s): 13 February, 2025
  • Location(s): UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
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• Activity(-ies): 5th edition of the African Beats Festival promoting the cultural and musical diversity of Africa in Poland
  • Date(s): 9 August 2025
  • Location(s): Kawęczyn, Poland
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1. Activity: Celebration of International Mother Language Day.
   • Date: 21 February 2025
   • Location: Porto, Portugal
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2. Activity: First UNESCO Forum “Interculturality, Dialogues and Meetings in Portuguese”
   • Date: 22 February 2025
   • Location:  Almada, Portugal
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3. Activity: A series of cultural, educational, and artistic activities around "The Palestinian Question: The Essentials" exhibition.
   • Date: 25 - 28 February 2025
   • Location: Serpa, Portugal
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4. Activity: Poetry reading featuring Ukranian, Portuguese and Brazilian poetry in celebration of International Women's Day
   • Date: 7 March 2025
   • Location:  Figueira da Foz, Portugal
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5. Activity: First edition of the Covilhã Design Triennale celebrating the potential of design and creativity 
   • Date: 21 March - 21 June 2025
   • Location: Covilhã, Portugal
   • Link:
      
6. Activity: The APHELEIA Seminar, a ten-day seminar on arts and sustainability.
   • Date: 2 - 11 April 2025
   • Location: Mação, Portugal
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7. Activity: A creative initiative fostering the exchange of experiences between embroiderers from craft cities across Ibero-America and Portugal.
   • Date: 5 - 9 May 2025
   • Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal
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8. Activity: Children's March with artistic performances on the theme "Lisbon, City of Traditions - The Soul of Lisbon"
   • Date: 12 June 2025
   • Location: Lisbon, Portugal
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9. Activity: Chamarrita Workshop strengthening synergies between traditional and contemporary dance in Azores.
   • Date: 4 July 2025
   • Location: São Roque do Pico, Azores, Portugal
   • Link:
      
10. Activity: The International Crafts, Design and Art Fair (FIADA)
    • Date: 4 - 7 September 2025
    • Location: Covilhã, Portugal
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1. Activity(-ies): A series of artistic, academic, and collaborative events, including festivals, conferences, and exhibitions, to highlight cultural diversity and creative resilience.
   • Date(s): March - October 2025
   • Location(s): Chisinau, Academie de la Musique, Théâtre et Beaux Arts
   • Link(s): -
      
2. Activity(-ies): Launch of the ‘Stories for the Diversity’ program featuring educational and reading activities based on fairytales from various nations.
   • Date(s): February 1, 2025
   • Location(s): Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
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3. Activity(-ies): The 27th edition of the Chișinău Children and Youth Book Fair, promoting reading and supporting creators in literature and publishing.
   • Date(s): April 3, 2025
   • Location(s): Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
   • Link(s): - 
      
4. Activity(-ies): Promotion of European literature through European Cultural Routes – Literature by organizing virtual trips, creativity workshops, and meetings with authors.
   • Date(s): To be determined in 2025
   • Location(s): Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
   • Link(s): -
      
5. Activity(-ies): Presentation of the international exhibition ‘Laureates of the Hans Christian Andersen Award,’ featuring books by award-winning writers and illustrators.
   • Date(s): September - October 2025
   • Location(s): Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
   • Link(s): -
      
6. Activity(-ies): Celebration of 75 years of excellence in written cultural heritage and 20 years of cultural diversity under UNESCO’s aegis.
   1. Date(s): October 15, 2025
   2. Location(s): Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
   3. Link(s): -

1. Activity: 53rd edition of the International May Opera Evenings festival
   • Date: 9-31 May 2025
   • Location: National Opera and Ballet, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
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2. Activity: 65th edition of the international Ohrid Summer Festival
   • Date: 12 July - 20 August 2025
   • Location: Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
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1. Activity: The Fair Practices Debate to discuss the creative economy in the Western Balkans.
   • Date: 16 May 2025
   • Location: Belgrade, Serbia
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2. Activity: Exhibition "The Light of the Logos" to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2005 Convention
   • Date: 25 August 2025
   • Location: Kolarac Foundation Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia
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• Activity: BEYOND HORIZON Conference: International Roundtable on Mobility, Innovation & Sustainable Cooperation in Arts and Culture
  • Date: 10 April 2025
  • Location: Wallonia-Brussels General Delegation in Dakar, Senegal
  • Links: ; Registration:

"Culture for Peace Programme: Spain-Palestine" Event Series

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1. Activity: Tribute Event: "Palestine – Land, History, and People" in Honor of Palestinian Culture Day
   • Date: 13 March 2025
   • Location: National Library of Spain, Madrid, Spain
      
2. Activity: Panel Discussion: "The Revealed Voice – Palestinian Literature and Translation" by Ediciones del Oriente y del Mediterráneo
   • Date: 21 March 2025
   • Location: Circulo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
      
3. Activity: Exhibition: "Palestinian Comics – Own Voices, Collective Scream" - An Affirmation of Existence, a Challenge to Hegemony, and a Testament to the Power of the Palestinian Narrative
   • Date: 27 March to 25 May 2025
   • Location: Casa Árabe, Madrid, Spain
      
4. Activity: Guided Visit to the Reina Sofía Museum for Palestinian Refugees with Museo Tentacular
   • Date: 9 April 2025
   • Location: Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Center, Madrid, Spain
      
5. Activity: Documentary Film Cycle: Kamal Aljifari’s lens on Palestinian reality and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
   • Date: 7-10 May 2025
   • Location: Cine Doré - Filmoetca �����貹ñ�DZ�a, Madrid, Spain
      
6. Activity: Roundtable: "From the Nakba to the Theatre" exploring dramatic writing and the cultural resistence in times of occupation and exile
   • Date: 17 May 2025
   • Location: Casa Árabe, Madrid, Spain

• Activity(-ies): A multi-faceted cultural program including exhibitions, panel discussions, and training sessions focusing on The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
  • Date(s): February 2025 (exact dates TBD)
  • Location(s): Juba, Wau, Kampala, Nairobi, Online

  • Link(s): Documentary shared on various platforms.

     

1. Activity(-ies): The seminar, “UNESCO’s Diversity Convention in Practice,” during the Folk & Kultur convention in early February. Feature keynote speeches by high-level cultural representatives and UNESCO officials, along with a panel discussion moderated by a sector expert.
   • Date(s): February 5, 2025
   • Location(s): Folk & kultur, Munktellmuseet, Eskilstuna, Sweden
   • Link(s): -
      
2. Activity(-ies): Panel discussion on artistic freedom, gender equality, and the role of cultural policies. (Artistic Freedom: The Road Ahead)
   1. Date(s): 13 February, 2025
   2. Location(s): UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
   3. Link(s):

1. Activity: 25 years of the Fellini Foundation: cinema, exhibitions, master classes and dialogues for cultural diversity.
   • Date: 11 April - 31 December 2025
   • Location: Sion, Switzerland
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1. Activity(-ies): A sensitization campaign on women’s rights, girls’ education, and forced marriage.
   • Date(s): February 15, 2025
   • Location(s): Morogoro, Tanzania
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2. Activity(-ies): Promote cultural exchange and mobility of artists.
   1. Date(s): February 15, 2025
   2. Location(s): Morogoro, Tanzania
   3. Link(s): - 
       
3. Activity(-ies): An art and film festival focusing on gender equality and education.
   1. Date(s): February 15, 2025
   2. Location(s): Morogoro, Tanzania
   3. Link(s): -
       

1. Activity(-ies): Conference "Supporting Creativity in Sub-Saharan Africa."
   • Date(s): 20 February 2025
   • Location(s): Lomé, Togo
   • Link(s): -
      
2. Activity(-ies): Train key actors on the drafting of quadrennial periodic reports (QPR) for The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
   • Date(s): May - September 2025
   • Location(s): Lomé, Togo
   • Link(s): -
      
3. Activity(-ies): A conference-debate on the role of intercultural dialogue in preventing violent extremism.
   • Date(s): May - September 2025
   • Location(s): Lomé, Togo
   • Link(s): -
      
4. Activity(-ies): Radio broadcasts addressing the challenges and prospects of implementing The Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
   • Date(s): May - September 2025
   • Location(s): Lomé, Togo
   • Link(s): -
      

1. Activity(-ies): Showcase of regional film culture through the ‘Windows on Tunisian Cinema’ festival and ‘Panorama of African Cinema’ screenings.
   • Date(s): To be determined in 2025
   • Location(s): Paris, France and Tunis, Tunisia
   • Link(s): Official Facebook page of CNCI
      
2. Activity(-ies): Creative translation workshops for children, incorporating literature, theater, poetry, and multi-language activities.
   • Date(s): April 10, 2025
   • Location(s): Cité de la culture, Tunis, Tunisia
   • Link(s): -
      

• Activity(-ies): A concert featuring winners of the ‘Creativity and Image of Makhtumkuli in World Musical Culture’ competition.
  • Date(s): March 5, 2025
  • Location(s): Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

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1. Activity: Online panel discussion on the new publication "Navigating the War as Artists in Ukraine: A Practical Resource"
   • Date: 6 March 2025
   • Location: Online/Zoom
   • Link:

• Activity(-ies): A multi-disciplinary arts festival featuring music, dance, visual arts, theater, workshops, and community events.
  • Date(s): 26 July 2025
  • Location(s): Karoi, Zimbabwe
  • Link(s): -

International Music Council

• Activity: Publication of "Navigating the UNESCO 2005 Convention: Your IMC Member Refresher Guide"
  • Date: n/a
  • Location: online newsletter
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