“Digitalisation of cultural heritage can only bring positive long-lasting outcomes if it understands, respects and honours the original cultural or historical significance,” said Alexandra Xanthaki, Special Rapporteur on cultural rights, during the presentation of her latest report to the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

One of the most important rights in this second category is the right to digital inclusion, which requires that all people have equal access to the internet, digital technologies and the skills needed to participate in the digital world. It is about advancing in a digital transformation that leaves no one behind.

In her report to the Human Rights Council, submitted in accordance with Council resolution 55/5, the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, focuses on the digitalization of cultural heritage and its impact on cultural rights.

The publication ‘Intersecting Temporalities: At-Risk and Displaced Artists in Transition (Volume 1 Scoping Review) is the first of four publications from On the Move’s research and action project, which focuses on the situation of at-risk and displaced artists.

Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Minister of Culture, met with MP Tarek Radwan, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives, to discuss strengthening national efforts in the field of cultural rights, within the framework of the National Strategy for Human Rights launched by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

On January 1st, Iceland became a Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council and will serve for a three-year term, or until the end of 2027.