The Deputy Ministry of Culture is organising a Conference on “Cultural Rights in Times of Crisis – Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives”, in the framework of the 9 Mediterranean EU Member States Summit (MED9).
The aim of the conference, which will start with a keynote lecture by UN Special Rapporteur in the Field of Cultural Rights Dr Alexandra Xanthaki and will bring together experts from both Cyprus and abroad, is to discuss the importance of safeguarding cultural rights and the Mediterranean cultural heritage, as well as to promote regional cultural cooperation in supporting artistic freedom in the spirit of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, equality, and inclusiveness.