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Supreme Court, OAJ, TEPJF, INE, INPI, and INALI to Defend the Electoral Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples

Instituto Nacional de Lenguas Indígenas, 11 August 2026, Mexico

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation of Mexico (SCJN) signed the Collaboration Framework Agreement, “For the Defense and Promotion of the Electoral Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Communities and Afro-Mexican Peoples and Communities,” together with the Judicial Administration Body (OAJ), the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (TEPJF), the National Electoral Institute (INE), the Na…

Shared responsibility for the freedom of expression of the future

Kulturdirektoratet - Arts and Culture Norway, 10 August 2026, Norway

The Norwegian Directorate of Culture has launched a toolbox that will help the cultural sector take care of diversity and freedom of expression in a time of major societal changes, writes Director Øystein Strand.

Over 505,000 euros for projects to protect copyright and related rights

Lithuanian Council for Culture, 10 August 2026, Lithuania

More than 90% of funded projects will be dedicated to strengthening creators' ability to manage copyright and related rights, as well as their ability to gain economic benefits from them. Considerable attention will also be given to raising public awareness and literacy on copyright and related rights protection.

Culture Ministry urges intensified efforts to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property

State Information Service, 08 August 2026, Egypt

Ambassador Omar Selim, Advisor to the Minister of Culture for International Relations, stressed that culture is no longer viewed solely as a guardian of identity and heritage, but has become a key driver of innovation, sustainable development, social cohesion and mutual understanding among peoples. He also underscored the need to intensify international efforts to combat the illicit trafficking o…

First Nations international exchange brings together practitioners across textile, customary adornment practices and fashion

Creative Australia, 06 August 2026, International

First Nations practitioners working across textile, customary adornment and fashion have come together from across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Turtle Island Canada through the Tri Nations Exchange Program, a three-year Creative Australia initiative supporting cultural exchange, collaboration, capacity building and First Nations-led sector development.

Navigating Generative AI in Singapore's Arts and Creative Sectors

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Singapore, 06 August 2026, Singapore

To ask the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the impact of generative artificial intelligence on Singapore’s arts and creative sectors; and (b) what support is being considered to help artists adapt to generative artificial intelligence while safeguarding intellectual property and creative livelihoods.