The conference affirmed that the diversity of national cultures, their uniqueness and originality are an essential basis for human progress and the development of world culture.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

Member States or Associate Members of UNESCO, non-governmental organizations and foundations that maintain official relations with UNESCO, especially those whose activities fall within the scope of the Prize, as well as former laureates of the Prize, qualified eminent personalities and any suitable person or civil society organization working for the advancement of a culture of peace, human rights, non-violence and tolerance in the world are invited to nominate candidates.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

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