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In the course of aggressive wars premediatedly started and dragged on by Armenia since 1988 against Azerbaijan, national cultural heritage including cultural resources which are not millitary objects has been subjected to attacks besides residential, educational, industrial and agricultural sites located in Khankendi, Shusha, Khojaly, Khojavand, Kalbajar, Lachin, Gubadly, Aghdam, Zangilan, Jabrayil, Terter, Fuzuli and other occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The cultural resources have faced severe damages, theft, vandalism, as well as misappropriation of cultural heritage resources. They were illicitly transfered from the occupied territories, misappropriated, modified for the purpose of destruction or concealing the cultural, historical and scientific essence of it, moreover, the purpose of use of some has been deliberately changed, as a result of which cultural institutions, real or personal estates that worth billions of AZNs have been deliberately destroyed by putting fire, blasting or other hazardous ways.

Reaffirming our commitment to the French language and respect for the cultural and linguistic diversity in our States and Governments, which is the bedrock of the French-speaking world, and noting that multilingualism is an asset of its people; 6. (...) Aware that digital technology is leading to dramatic changes in the availability and discoverability of and access to cultural content in the French language, commit to: (a) Promoting and protecting, online, the diversity of cultural expressions, as defined by the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, in particular through close collaboration between IOF stakeholders and stakeholders in the digital sphere; (b) Increasing the discoverability of French-language content online, including by offering targeted training courses open to the public; (c) Promoting linguistic diversity online, by striving to contribute to the projection of an attractive and modern image of the French language, in particular by promoting the production of appropriate tools and information materials; (d) Promoting the fair remuneration of creators and rights holders on and by online content-sharing platforms; 25. (...) Consider the potential of digital technology to become a driver of peace and security by helping to foster tolerance and fraternal ties in the French-speaking world and to reduce tensions, protect cultural heritage and resolve international crises by facilitating contact between people; 38.

Economic, social and cultural rights............................................................... 49–54 15 III. (...) The Constitutional Court has ordered that the aerial fumigation of illicit crops be suspended until consultations with the indigenous peoples have led to agreement or eradication methods that are less detrimental to the indigenous peoples’ survival and cultural integrity.35 The former Special Rapporteur recommended that there be no aerial fumigation of illicit crops in the vicinity of indigenous settlements unless the indigenous communities expressly requested it in full knowledge of the implications.36 The Government has stated that, pursuant to that recommendation, since 2005 progress has been made with regard to the right to prior consultation on the eradication of illicit crops, and it has provided detailed information about the consultations carried out in that connection. (...) Economic, social and cultural rights 49. There are significant differences regarding the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights between the indigenous peoples and the population of Colombia as a whole.

A/HRC/4/G/5 page 3 1.4 Cultural Identity: Appropriate institutional mechanisms are provided, for the protection of minorities even from voluntary cultural dilution. (...) One of the features of such programs is that the cultural context of such plan is well considered. (...) Its polices and strategies are concerned and implemented with the premise that the integrity of cultural rights and life style of the group should be preserved.

Similar to indigenous peoples across the world, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples maintain a profound connection to their land that forms an essential part of their cultural and spiritual life and material wellbeing. (...) Of note is that the Declaration effectively rejects a strict requirement of continuous occupation or cultural connection from the time of European contact in order for indigenous peoples to maintain interests in lands, affirming simply that rights exist by virtue of “traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use” (art. 26). (...) A/HRC/15/37/Add.4 GE.10-13886 15 and their rights to maintain their distinct cultural identities, languages and connections with their traditional lands. 54.

In multiple encounters with San groups and other knowledgeable sources, it was evident to the Special Rapporteur that San people continue to maintain a strong cultural attachment to their traditional lands within the parks. 40. (...) The Hai//om people were removed from the park in the 1950s, although they still maintain a cultural connection to lands within the park.12 While previously the Hai//om were permitted to continue some hunting in the park, following their eviction in the 1950s, all open access to the park as well as hunting and gathering in it was banned. (...) At the very least, there is clearly no official policy or activities to reflect the Hai//om connection to Etosha or to strengthen that connection.

As well as helping to preserve the cultural wealth of the entire island, the approach taken by the Bi- Communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage may also contribute to overcoming possibly “over-politicized” interpretations of the situation of historical monuments which might poison the relationship between the ethnic and religious communities in Cyprus. The Committee decided to start two restoration pilot projects, agreed to compile a list of the immovable cultural heritage of Cyprus, and decided to create an educational interactive programme that would give the younger generation of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots the opportunity to learn about each other and the cultural heritage of the island. (...) The Special Rapporteur would like to stress that freedom of religion or belief includes the freedoms to worship or assemble in connection with a religion or belief, and to establish and maintain places for these purposes;10 to train, appoint, elect or designate by succession appropriate leaders;11 to celebrate holidays and ceremonies in accordance with the precepts of one’s religion or belief;12 and to establish and maintain communications with individuals and communities in matters of religion and belief at the national and international levels.13 In addition, pursuant to article 4 of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property During Armed Conflict, the High Contracting Parties undertake to “prohibit, prevent and, if necessary, put a stop to any form of theft, pillage or misappropriation of, and any acts of vandalism directed against, cultural property”.

REPORT OF THE WORKING GROUP ON ENFORCED OR INVOLUNTARY DISAPPEARANCES - STUDY ON ENFORCED AND INVOLUNTARY DISAPPEARANCES AND ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS

It should be pointed out in this connection that neutrality has to do with the relations between one State and another, in the context of international armed conflicts. (...) The report also states that the indigenous communities of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta view the possible posting of a mountain battalion in the area as a threat to their cultural integrity. In this connection the Government wishes to inform the Special Rapporteur that under President Uribe the community has been approached with a view to obtaining the permission of the indigenous authorities for this project, a matter that was fully discussed at a community council held in Nabusimake. 11. (...) Progress has also been made in the area of legislation, with a view to ensuring the right to development of every group, strengthening their cultural values, recognizing their languages, providing them with education that reflects the specificities of their culture and encouraging participation that is consistent with their forms of organization.

Security of tenure is recognized as an essential element of the right to adequate housing1 and requires particular 1 Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, general comment No. 4 (1991) on the right to adequate housing, para. 8. (...) Skogly, The Human Rights Obligations of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (London, Cavendish, 2001). 4 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, art. 2. See also Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, general comment No. 15 (2002) on the right to water, para. 36. (...) There is an unusually high level of economic, social, cultural and environmental risk associated with involuntary resettlement.