The Organisation of American States is inviting participation in the online 'Dialogue and Discussion Forum on Cultural Diversity in the Hemisphere'. The forum is being convened in preparation for the First Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Culture and Highest Appropriate Cultural Policy Authorities, to be held on July 12-13 in Colombia. The topic of the forum is Civil Society's Participation in the Promotion of Cultural Diversity in the Hemisphere. The organisers firmly believe that debate on cultural diversity, and strategies for action on this theme, 'are sustained by recognising that all actors involved have a contribution to make', and are encouraging the sharing of points of view, experiences and comments on the initiatives proposed for discussion at the Meeting of Ministers of Culture. People interested in participating in the forum may register on the website, once registered recommendations and other documents of reference, on different approaches to cultural diversity in the Hemisphere may be reviewed. These documents have served as a background for the drafting of an Inter-American Declaration and Plan of Action on Cultural Diversity. Comments and contributions will be registered and published on the same website. A summary of all comments will be presented at the Preparatory Meeting and the First Inter-American Meeting of Ministries of Culture and Highest Appropriate Cultural Policy Authorities. Registration forms are available on the website at: www.oas.org/consulta/html/new-E.asp Further details regarding the Meeting of Ministers of Culture may be accessed at: www.oas.org/consulta/html/1_bien.html