Why is it important to protect our cultural diversity?

Cultural diversity, considered by UNESCO to be as fundamental to the human race as biological diversity is to living organisms, is a driving force of development, not only in terms of economic growth, but also in the enrichment of spiritual life. moral, emotional and intellectual. It is the force necessary to achieve development at a social and economic level with innovation, creativity and acceptance that allows us to grow in all aspects. The opposite of this generates conflicts that threaten peace, well-being, development and dignity as human beings.

In diversity there is beauty, culture and development. Diversity in religious beliefs, music, language, art, work and all human activity reflects our culture as a community, society or nation. Diversity is a common heritage that we must recognize and consolidate. As diversified societies we must coexist, participate, exchange and guarantee pluralism. Respecting others and their culture means respecting freedoms and human rights. In other words, we are all part of this world and we must accept ourselves.