SUMMIT
Since the adoption by
UNESCO in 2003 of The Convention for the
Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage a growing global
consensus is emerging as to the importance of celebrating and
preserving peoples’ diverse cultural inheritances for the future of
humanity. This summit is one of the outcomes of the work of TIILC
(Institute of Intercultural Learning and Communication) and the many
organisations worldwide that promote intercultural learning and
communication. Central to their work is connecting people of different
cultures in local and global learning communities and enhancing
understanding of peoples’ diverse cultural identities. In this context
TIILC is currently pioneering a campaign to develop innovative
approaches for exploring and explaining peoples’ cultural
inheritances
EXHIBITION
Delegates interested in
exhibiting materials or contributing a
performance illustrating their country’s cultural heritage should do so
by completing and returning an exhibition form available from the TIILC
website. Early notification is essential due to the limitations of
space. Contributions in the following formats are welcomed. Digital and
Written Publications, Visual Arts & Crafts: (e.g. pottery,
textiles, baskets, stone and metal carving, toys and paintings) and
Performance (including poetry reading)
BOOK LAUNCHES
Books must reflect the themes of the summit please.
SUMMIT CULTURAL
TOUR
Visiting Heritage sites
SUMMIT VENUE LOCATION
Location
Map
ABOUT SUMMIT
VENUE
Museum of Science
& Industry archive collections
reflect the industrial and scientific achievements that made Manchester
a world leader. Within these collections are aspects of world women’s
cultural heritage in:
- Science
- Technology
- Industry
- Innovation
- Energy
- Transport
- People
- Communication
TIILC in collaboration with
The Development Education Research Centre
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Programme Administration
TIILC Secretary,
30 Dowson Road,
Hyde,
Greater Manchester
SK14 1JS
U.K.
Tel: +44 (0)1614845627
Mobile: +44 (0)7733443967
Fax: +44 (0) 1612855667
Email: tilc.org.uk
Website: www.tilc.org.uk
SUMMIT PURPOSE & THEMES
The objective of the 21st
Century World Women’s Cultural
Heritage Inaugurlal Summit is to bring people together working in
practice, policy and theory to:
- Discuss the preservation of women’s cultural inheritances
to reinforce, for example, UNESCO conventions,
the British Council’s and The Department for International
Development’s global policies and practices.
- Develop better understanding as to the function and value
of cultural expressions /
practices and the needs arising to celebrate and preserve women’s
cultural inheritances.
- Provide a forum for cultural interactions and
networking.
- Promote greater understanding and exchange between all with
an interest in the
topic
The 21st century World
Women’s Heritage Summit is designed to
celebrate and explore approaches to the preservation of women’s
cultural heritage to reinforce UNESCO’s 2003 convention, and the
British Council’s and the Department for International Development’s
global policies and practices. The summit provides an international
forum for debate and discussion about women’s cultural heritage and
implications for its preservation in contemporary society. It also
offers organisations worldwide the chance to debate women’s
contributions to global cultural heritage – by exploring contemporary
world heritage and development agendas from broad practice, policy and
theoretical perspectives.
SPEAKERS
Speakers are national and
international heritage experts,
researchers, practitioners and cultural explainers (with a wealth of
expertise in museums, galleries, libraries and archives), and experts
from development education, non-governmental organisations and
government departments.
REGISTRATION
Registration
for
the summit, or to exhibit and / or
attend the cultural tour please
complete a booking form and email to:
info@tilc.org.uk
