Cultural diversity

The UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions states:

“Cultural diversity” refers to the manifold ways in which the cultures of groups and societies find expression. These expressions are passed on within and among groups and societies.
Cultural diversity is made manifest not only through the varied ways in which the cultural heritage of humanity is expressed, augmented and transmitted through the variety of cultural expressions, but also through diverse modes of artistic creation, production, dissemination, distribution and enjoyment, whatever the means and technologies used.

Article 1 of  the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity (2 November 2001) states:

Culture takes diverse forms across time and space. This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind. As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.

Source(s):

UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005

UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity (2 November 2001)