The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity raises cultural diversity to the level of “the common heritage of humanity”, “as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature” and makes its
defence an ethical imperative indissociable from respect for the dignity of the individual
On page 28 it says:
"... there is no question that linguistic diversity is a necessary dimension of cultural diversity"
Article 5 states:
Cultural rights are an integral part of human rights, which are universal, indivisible and interdependent. The flourishing of creative diversity requires the full implementation of cultural rights as defined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in Articles 13 and 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. All persons have therefore the right to express themselves and to create and disseminate their work in the language of their choice, and particularly in their mother tongue; all persons are entitled to quality education and training that fully respect their cultural identity; and all persons have the right to participate in the cultural life of their choice and conduct their own cultural practices, subject to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
In the Implementation plan point number 5 says:
"Safeguarding the linguistic heritage of humanity and giving support to expression, creation and dissemination in the greatest possible number of languages"
On page 22 it says:
"cultural diversity is a source of enrichment for society, drawing upon a broad spectrum of world visions, enlightenment, ideologies and creativity that offer all citizens several possible lifestyles, both individual and collective. In other words, diversity offers new capabilities, skills and opportunities"
On page 28 it says:
"... there is no question that linguistic diversity is a necessary dimension of cultural diversity"
Article 5 states:
Cultural rights are an integral part of human rights, which are universal, indivisible and interdependent. The flourishing of creative diversity requires the full implementation of cultural rights as defined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in Articles 13 and 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. All persons have therefore the right to express themselves and to create and disseminate their work in the language of their choice, and particularly in their mother tongue; all persons are entitled to quality education and training that fully respect their cultural identity; and all persons have the right to participate in the cultural life of their choice and conduct their own cultural practices, subject to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
In the Implementation plan point number 5 says:
"Safeguarding the linguistic heritage of humanity and giving support to expression, creation and dissemination in the greatest possible number of languages"
On page 22 it says:
"cultural diversity is a source of enrichment for society, drawing upon a broad spectrum of world visions, enlightenment, ideologies and creativity that offer all citizens several possible lifestyles, both individual and collective. In other words, diversity offers new capabilities, skills and opportunities"
