Cultural Rights
/ˈkʌltʃərəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Rights protecting the ability of individuals and groups to preserve, express, and develop their cultural identity, practices, language, and heritage.
Cultural rights ensure that minority communities can maintain their traditions and languages without discrimination.
- (n.) International human rights entitlements recognized to uphold cultural diversity and participation in cultural life.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples includes provisions for cultural rights.
Forms
- cultural right
Related terms
Commentary
Cultural rights often intersect with collective and group rights and require balancing with other human rights; they are prominent in international human rights law and minority protection frameworks.
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