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Press release: European code of practice on artificial intelligence: it’s not enough!

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The French Coalition for Cultural Diversity expresses its deep concern about the direction taken by the European Commission in the third version of the draft Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although the European Union has committed to establishing an ambitious and balanced framework for the development of AI—notably through the recent adoption of …

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Review of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee

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From 10 to 14 February 2025, Paris hosted the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, bringing together all the States Parties. In parallel with this event, the International Federation of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity (IFCCD) organised an event on 12 February devoted to the …

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A look back at the 2024 Cultural Diversity Awards ceremony

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On 12 December 2024, in the salons of the SACD, Pascal Rogard, president of the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity, presented the 2024 cultural diversity prize to Franco-Senegalese writer Fatou Diome, author of the novel Le Ventre de l’Atlantique and Veilleurs de Sangomar, among others, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to cultural diversity. The …

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PRESS RELEASE CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARDS: FATOU DIOME AND THE CARTOONING FOR PEACE ASSOCIATION RECEIVE 2024 AWARDS

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In 2024, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity has decided to honour the woman of letters Fatou Diome, in recognition of her commitment to cultural diversity. The Coalition is also recognising the Cartooning for Peace organisation for its work to promote cultural diversity and support gender equality through its ‘Draw me gender equality’ project, which …

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2024 CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRIZE

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Since 2011, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity has awarded a €5,000 prize each year to an association or initiative that aims to promote access to culture and highlight cultural diversity in all its forms: music, theatre, circus, cinema, visual arts, etc. All disciplines are eligible, so don’t wait! Applications must be submitted using this …

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What kind of Europe for Culture? Initial responses from candidates to the Coalition’s questionnaire

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As part of the campaign for the European elections, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity submitted a questionnaire to the lead candidates to find out their commitments on the future of culture and creativity in Europe. Consult the responses of: Parti Socialiste-Place Publique (Raphaël Glucksmann) La France Insoumise (Manon Aubry) Europe Ecologie Les Verts (Marie …

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What kind of Europe for Culture? The French Coalition challenges the candidates in the European elections

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In the run-up to the European elections, the French Coalition, which brings together professional organisations from all cultural and creative sectors, is sending a questionnaire to candidates in order to place culture at the heart of European priorities. Faced with a campaign that seems to ignore culture, the French Coalition is putting the major issues …

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JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Artificial intelligence: transparency, a fundamental condition for an ethical European model

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As the European Union decides in the coming days on the main principles of artificial intelligence, we reaffirm the absolute necessity of placing ethics at the heart of the action of public authorities in the supervision of these new technologies. Our future depends on it. In this respect, and particularly with regard to generative artificial …

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THE DARDENNE BROTHERS, VIVIANE REDING, AND THE ASSOCIATION TOURNESOL ARTISTS AT THE HOSPITAL, WINNERS OF THE 2023 DIVERSITY AWARDS

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The French Coalition for Cultural Diversity has just awarded Viviane Reding, former Member of the European Parliament and European Commissioner, and Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, directors, screenwriters and producers, the 2023 Diversity Awards in recognition of their commitment to cultural diversity. The Coalition is also recognising the organisation Tournesol Artistes à l’hôpital for its work …

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Press release: European regulation on artificial intelligence: Culture and copyright must not be forgotten

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As the examination of the draft European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) draws to a close, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity is calling on France to speak out strongly in favour of regulation that truly protects creation, copyright and related rights. The recent announcements by the Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak, creating a …

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRIZE 2023

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Since 2011, the French Coalition for Cultural Diversity has awarded a €5,000 prize each year to an association or initiative that aims to promote access to culture and highlight cultural diversity in all its forms: music, theatre, circus, cinema, visual arts, etc. All disciplines are eligible, so don’t wait! Applications must be submitted using the …

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New website for the European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity

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In 2023, the European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity are launching their new website. New year, new site, new graphic identity: to mark the new year, the European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity, of which the Coalition is a member, are getting a makeover and boosting their visibility. Founded in 2005, the European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity …

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