Cultural diversity

Under cultural diversity (rarely referred to as " Socio- diversity " ) is the existence of multiple identities and cultures within and between human groups and societies The Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, the United Nations postulated that cultural diversity -. Than a source of exchange, the innovation and creativity - for humanity is as important as biodiversity is for nature.

One component of cultural diversity is the diversity of languages ​​.

The concept of cultural diversity (or the cultural diversity) was taken up in other international declarations and conventions such as the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005), the Declaration of Montréal ( 2007), as well as documents of the European Union.

Cultural diversity is considered as one of the roots of cultural change, this is not to be taken only in terms of economic growth, but as a way to achieve a more satisfactory intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual existence.

A particularly massive variety of indigenous and local cultures can be found in particular in areas that are also characterized by an exceptionally high biodiversity.

The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (English: World Day for Cultural Diversity, for Dialogue and Development) is an action of UNESCO, which is celebrated annually on May 21. He aims to create awareness of cultural diversity.