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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) joined with UN Women and the Government of Canada to launch a five-year programme to strengthen women’s leadership and participation in conflict prevention, resolution and recovery in Southeast Asia. The US$6.36 million initiative leverages the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) approach as a powerful tool to pave the way for inclusive and sustainable peace and security in the region.
The 2nd Meeting of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) “Harnessing Culture and Innovation for Shared Prosperity During COVID-19 and Beyond” was held online on 19 March. The meeting brought together regional experts and policymakers to share practical insights on and solutions for investing in culture and creativity for inclusive growth, and promoting innovation. The meeting concluded with the Phnom Penh Declaration on “Cultural Cooperation and Innovation for Shared Prosperity During COVID-19 and Beyond”, which underlines the importance of recovery strategies that are culture-based, rights-based and people-centred.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sport and Youth Policy in Kyrgyzstan have agreed to host the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2021 and the Days of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazakhstan in 2022. The initiative contributes to strengthening the cultural ties between the two nations and, more broadly, reinforces cultural cooperation in the sub-region.
The 2nd Meeting of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) “Harnessing Culture and Innovation for Shared Prosperity During COVID-19 and Beyond” was held online on 19 March. The meeting brought together regional experts and policymakers to share practical insights on and solutions for investing in culture and creativity for inclusive growth, and promoting innovation. The meeting concluded with the Phnom Penh Declaration on “Cultural Cooperation and Innovation for Shared Prosperity During COVID-19 and Beyond”, which underlines the importance of recovery strategies that are culture-based, rights-based and people-centred.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sport and Youth Policy in Kyrgyzstan have agreed to host the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2021 and the Days of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazakhstan in 2022. The initiative contributes to strengthening the cultural ties between the two nations and, more broadly, reinforces cultural cooperation in the sub-region.
26 March 2021
Last update:20 April 2023
