NAM yearbook on human rights and cultural diversity: cultures in support of humanity

The relation between cultural diversity and human rights has been an issue of long- standing debate among human rights scholars, policy-makers and advocates. Human rights and cultural diversity are intertwined; full respect for human rights creates an enabling environment for guaranteeing cultural diversity. Cultural diversity can be guaranteed only if human rights and fundamental freedoms are protected. Conversely, an environment conducive to cultural diversity will contribute in a significant manner to the full respect of human rights and humanitarian universal values. Among many different related matters, the way cultures contribute to the enrichment of the concept of human rights in a normative and practical manner in order to achieve wider enjoyment of human rights requires further exploration. Taking into consideration the virtues of historical traditions and the values of all civilizations and cultures around the world, the Center as an educational research institution provides scientific analysis and promotes discourse in global human rights and cultural diversity issues.