Find here a very interesting document on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Gender published by UNESCO.
In the publication, gender disparities and women´s role in intangible cultural heritage transmission are raised from a very interesting perspective. Recognising inequality suffered by women but at the same time, enhancing the value of cultural heritage contribution to women´s role in society.
A must read you need to complement with UNESCO Gender Equality. Heritage and Creativity report.
UNESCO launched in 2014 a Report on Gender Equality and Culture, with a special focus on Cultural Heritage and Creativity.
The Global Report series has been designed to monitor the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005). It provides evidence of how this implementation process contributes to attaining the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and targets.
The 2018 Global Report analyses progress achieved in implementing the 2005 Convention since the first Global Report was published in 2015.
Download the UNESCO Global Report 2017 or follow the link.
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