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Libraries Feature in Recommendation to the Human Rights Council on Cultural Dimensions of the Right to Education

25 Juni 2021 | Access to information, Access to knowledge, Cultural heritage, Education, Sustainability

A Place for Libraries in Upholding Cultural Rights through the Protection of Cultural Heritage

22 Juni 2021 | Access to information, Access to knowledge, Cultural heritage, Human rights, Peace

Looking Ahead: Outcomes of the 8th Session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

The Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005 Convention) held their biannual meeting last week. IFLA attended as an observer, underlining the importance of showing culture's contribution to development, and promoting equitable access for all.

7 Juni 2021 | Cultural heritage, Cultural Diversity, UNESCO

IFLA to Engage with UNESCO’s 2005 Convention during the Third Civil Society Forum

27 Mai 2021 | Advocacy, Cultural heritage, Policy

Watch Now: Libraries Inspire Engagement in Cultural Heritage Virtual Event

6 Mai 2021 | PAC (Preservation and Conservation), Advocacy, Conservation, Cultural heritage, Preservation

IFLA Statement on University of Cape Town Library Fire

It was with a heavy heart that IFLA heard the news of the fire that has damaged the Jagger Library at the University of Cape Town, along with other areas of the University and city, this past Sunday.

20 April 2021 | Cultural heritage, Disaster relief, South Africa

IFLA Contributes to Talks on Culture for Sustainable Development in Advance of the G20 Culture Ministers Meeting

16 April 2021 | Access to information, Advocacy, Cooperation, Cultural heritage, Sustainability

Register Now! Virtual Event: Libraries Inspire Engagement in Cultural Heritage

Learn about how libraries are finding dynamic ways to connect their communities to cultural heritage at our upcoming virtual event: Libraries Inspire Engagement in Cultural Heritage.

9 April 2021 | PAC (Preservation and Conservation), Advocacy, Archives, Conservation, Cultural heritage, Preservation

Libraries in the European Cultural Heritage Green Paper

The European Cultural Heritage Green Paper, officially launched on Monday, 22 March, seeks to put Europe’s shared heritage at the heart of the European Green New Deal.

25 März 2021 | Advocacy, Cultural heritage, Development, Sustainability

Coming in 2021: a Public Library Manifesto for Today (and Tomorrow)

IFLA has been embarking on updating the Public Library Manifesto in order to ensure it best reflects the realities and missions of public libraries today.

23 März 2021 | Public Libraries, Advocacy, Peace, Policy, Social inclusion, Society

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