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Among UNESCO’s chief missions is to ensure space for and freedom of expression to all the world’s cultures. Therefore, it isn't a matter of identifying and safeguarding every culture in isolation, but rather of revitalizing them in order to avoid segregation and cultural entrenchment and prevent conflict.

This cultural dialogue has taken a new meaning in the context of globalization and current international climate in politics. Thus it is becoming a vital meaning of maintaining peace and world unity.

Cultural Diversity and Transversal Values: East–West Dialogue on Spiritual–Secular Dynamics
The publication presents the proceedings of the international symposium on Cultural Diversity and Transversal Values: EastWest Dialogue on SpiritualSecular Dynamics that took place at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 7 to 9 November 2005.