The Philippine Information Agency, 04 November 2026, Philippines

As the lead agency for the annual observance, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) once again led the celebration in 2026 under the theme “Bridging Divides: Preserving the Present for Tomorrow,” highlighting the role of these institutions in connecting communities and generations through shared histories and artistic expression.

Chronicle, 04 November 2026, Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has welcomed a delegation from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Criminal Investigations Department (CID) specialised unit in a move aimed at strengthening the protection of the country’s cultural and creative industries (CCIs).

Council of Europe, 03 November 2026, Andorra

Whose voices are shaping artificial intelligence, and whose are being left out? AI increasingly influences how people learn, communicate and access information, making questions of cultural diversity, inclusion and human rights more urgent. These questions are at the heart of the second North-South Intercultural Conference, organised by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe in Andorra o…

UNESCO, 02 November 2026, Jamaica

During Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, JAIKU Poetry, the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, and the British High Commission in Kingston convened Art as Soft Power, bringing the principles of soft power to life. Attendees were treated to moving performances in poetry, music, and film, and the power of Caribbean artistic expression was highlight…

Khmer Times, 02 November 2026, Cambodia

Cambodia has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen national identity, foster patriotism and protect Khmer culture through scientific research, documented evidence and public education.

UNESCO, 30 October 2026, Belize

Funded by the European Union, it falls under the EU/UNESCO programme supporting evidence-based policies for cultural and creative industries. UNESCO provided technical assistance with the National Institute of Culture and History, through its Institute of Creative Arts, serving as the national implementation partner.