The International Federation of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity has maintained a strong presence on the international stage in recent months through the activities of its President and Secretary General.

A seminar entitled “From theory to practice: Putting the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions to the test” was held in Québec City from September 25 to 27, 2008. Organized by Laval University law professors Ivan Bernier and Véronique Guèvremont, the event was attended by some 20 professionals from six different countries.

This seminar marked the launch of the International Network of Lawyers for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (RIJDEC), an association dedicated to:

On the eve of the XIIth Francophonie Summit, cultural stakeholders gathered in Québec, Canada, from October 11 to 13 for the Third Meeting of Coalitions and Professional Cultural Organizations from Francophonie Member Countries. Nearly 25 delegates from 16 different countries reaffirmed their commitment to the ratification campaign and to taking concrete action to implement the UNESCO Convention on the diversity of cultural expressions within their respective countries.