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Libraries Upholding Cultural Rights: IFLA Welcomes Special Rapporteur for Cultural Rights Alexandra Xanthaki

IFLA welcomed the UN Special Rapporteur in the field of Cultural Rights Alexandra Xanthaki as she addressed the Human Rights Council for the first time during their 49th Session. An IFLA representative sat down with the Special Rapporteur following her address to discuss priorities for the coming years and highlight the ways in which libraries work to uphold cultural rights for their communities. Read More

News
11 March 2022

ResiliArt x Mondiacult at IFLA – Meet the Panel and Register Now!

ResiliArt x Mondiacult is coming to IFLA! Take part in this exploration of how libraries help enable the discovery, creation, and enjoyment of diverse expressions of culture to be a part of everyday life. Read More

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16 February 2022

IFLA Participates in the Fifteenth Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression

The 15th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions will be held online from 8 to 11 February 2022. Read More

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08 February 2022

IFLA’s Message at the UNESCO-MONDIACULT Africa Regional Consultation: Count Libraries In!

The UNESCO Online Consultation on Cultural Policies for the Africa Region was held on 31 January and 1 February, hosted by the Republic of Senegal. IFLA was represented, making the case for libraries to be involved, from the design to the delivery of cultural policies and strategies. Read More

News
02 February 2022

Coming Soon: ResiliArt x Mondiacult – Libraries enabling inclusive and meaningful access to culture

In September 2022, UNESCO will convene the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – Mondiacult 2022, hosted in Mexico City. IFLA will help bring the voices of the library and information profession to these discussions is through an upcoming virtual event: ResiliArt x Mondiacult – Libraries enabling inclusive and meaningful access to culture. Read More

News
27 January 2022

Libraries as Cultural Rights Defenders: Looking ahead to Culture, Heritage, and Development in 2022

As the global voice of libraries, IFLA strives to bring a library perspective to discussions and processes relating to international cultural policy. 2022 presents important opportunities to bring library voices to the table and highlight libraries as stakeholders in the culture sector. Read More

News
07 January 2022

At the Heart of Local Development: Culture2030Goal Report on the Place of Culture in Voluntary Local Reviews

A new Culture2030Goal Campaign report explores how effectively local and regional governments are placing culture at the heart - and even the start - of their efforts to deliver on the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. Read More

News
04 January 2022

Running the Race to Resilience Together: Communities Tapping Their Shared Cultures and Heritage for Climate Action

As part of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, UK, IFLA will join other Climate Heritage Network members in the event: Running the Race to Resilience Together: Communities Tapping Their Shared Cultures and Heritage for Climate Action. IFLA will participate on a… Read More

Events
05 November 2021

Get Ready for COP26: Register to engage globally on virtual platforms

The United Kingdom will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, UK, from 31 October – 12 November 2021. Read More

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28 October 2021

Get Ready for COP26: Revisit the “Libraries Sustain” Keynote Speech

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October – 12 November 2021. Read More

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14 October 2021

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