World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, as established by the United Nations in December 2002, occurs on 21 May every year.
Dialogue Builds Bridges, Diversity Builds the World.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a global campaign spearheaded by the United Nations and supported by UNESCO, is observed annually on May 21. In an increasingly interconnected globe, this celebration emphasizes the transforming power of cultural diversity in promoting peace, economic progress, and international collaboration.
The Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, which was endorsed by UNESCO in 2001 and acknowledged culture as a common human legacy and a major force behind development, laid the groundwork for today.
May 21 was formally declared the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by the United Nations General Assembly in 2002. In order to address growing cultural divides and to encourage communication as a means of achieving peace and stability, this resolution was introduced.
If you are a teacher, here are some concrete suggestions for projects to conduct with your students as a way to celebrate this day.
Center for Intercultural Dialogue 