WORLD: UN adopts convention to protect intangible cultural heritage worldwide
UNESCO has adopted a new convention aiming to safeguard intangible elements of remote cultures and preserve their heritage. It completes UNESCO'scurrent legal capabilities in protecting cultural traditions.
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Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience, since 1972.
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