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Cultural policy and cultural diversity in four Nordic countries, Speech by Passi Saukkonen

Cultural policy and cultural diversity in four Nordic countries, Speech by Passi Saukkonen

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“A recent (29 January 2018) conference was held in Stockholm on equality, equality, inclusiveness and integration in the field of arts and culture. The theme of the event was the recent reports by Myndigheten för cultural analyst and Kulturanalys Norden on these topics. Publications can be downloaded from the website of those mentioned. My own speech was based on the article on culture policy and multiculturalism in four Nordic countries, published in Swedish in the co-authored edition of Kulturanalys Norden…

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How culture and the arts can promote intercultural dialogue in the context of the migratory and refugee crisis

How culture and the arts can promote intercultural dialogue in the context of the migratory and refugee crisis

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The reports look at how arts and culture can bring people together and increase their participation in society. The report provides recommendations for cultural policy makers and for cultural organisations structured around three key themes: empowerment, intersectoral and evaluation. Key themes The report examines how empowerment can pave the way to equal opportunities and participation in social and cultural life. It emphasises avoiding framing migrants and refugees as collective identities, advising instead that we consider all people as individuals with voices that have the right to be heard….

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