International Organisation Resource

The European Cultural Convention

Council of Europe • Council of Europe • 1954

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Other Levels and Forms of Education

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Recommendations, Resolutions, Decisions

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Political History

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Countries or areas concerned

, Europe

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Description

The purpose of this Convention is to develop mutual understanding among the peoples of Europe and reciprocal appreciation of their cultural diversity, to safeguard European culture, to promote national contributions to Europe's common cultural heritage respecting the same fundamental values and to encourage in particular the study of the languages, history and civilisation of the Parties to the Convention. The Convention contributes to concerted action by encouraging cultural activities of European interest.

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Convention

ETS No. 018