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May 2019 • Bulletin 56 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development F ollowing the adoption of the Universal Decla- ration of the UNESCO on Cultural Diversity, the General Assembly of the United Nations Organi- zation proclaimed May 21 as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development through resolution 57/249. This document states “tolerance and respect for cultural diversity and the universal promotion and protection of human rights, including the right to development, reinforce each other” . In this way, culture becomes a means to achieve prosperity, sustainable development and peace- ful coexistence worldwide. In 2014, Irina Bokova, the first female to head the UNESCO, pointed out: Our cultural diver- sity is the common heritage of humanity. It works as a source for renewing ideas and societies, allowing us to open up to others and conceive new ways of thinking. This diversity is an opportunity for peace and sustain- able development. 2 This diversity is a valuable re- source to achieve development objectives, said Bokova. The History Commission of the Pan American Institute of Geography and History promotes our cultural diversity, so as to contribute to establish the links between the countries of The Americas. It promotes projects aimed at improving regional and international cooperation for development, social
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May 2019 • Bulletin 56
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Following the adoption of the Universal Decla-
ration of the unesco on Cultural Diversity, the
General Assembly of the United Nations Organi-
zation proclaimed May 21 as the World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
through resolution 57/249.
This document states “tolerance and respect
for cultural diversity and the universal promotion
and protection of human rights, including the
right to development, reinforce each other” . In
this way, culture becomes a means to achieve
prosperity, sustainable development and peace-
ful coexistence worldwide.
In 2014, Irina Bokova, the first female to
head the unesco, pointed out: Our cultural diver-
sity is the common heritage of humanity. It works as a
source for renewing ideas and societies, allowing us to
open up to others and conceive new ways of thinking.
This diversity is an opportunity for peace and sustain-
able development.2 This diversity is a valuable re-
source to achieve development objectives, said
Bokova.
The History Commission of the Pan American
Institute of Geography and History promotes our
cultural diversity, so as to contribute to establish
the links between the countries of The Americas. It
promotes projects aimed at improving regional and
international cooperation for development, social
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History Commission Pan American Institute of Geography and History
Academic Calls
Journal of Anthropologyof The Americas
The Journal of Anthropology of the Americas of the
paigh invites academics to send thematic
dossier proposals for consideration in up-
coming editions.
Proposals can be sent to the Journal
([email protected]) and
should include the following information:
1. Name or title of the theme of the dossier.
2. Objectives and justification of the theme
(500 words).
3. A provisional list of possible articles that
will be included in the dossier, and the
names of participating writers, including
a brief résumé for each.
4. The résumé of the coordinator of the
thematic dossier.
5. The proposals will be considered by the
Journal Editorial Committee. Proposals
with an international perspective that
include with authors from different re-
gions in Latin America and the Caribbe-
an will be privileged.
6. Once a proposal is accepted by the Ed-
itorial Committee, the coordinator (or
coordinators) will be responsible for:
• Posting the ‘Call for papers’ in collab-
oration with the Editorial Committee.
• Contacting potential authors to col-
laborate on the thematic edition.
• Carrying out a preliminary evaluation
of the papers, together with the Edi-
torial Committee of the journal.
• Suggesting at least two peer review-
ers for each paper.
7. All the articles will be peer reviewed ac-
cording to the double-blind system.
cohesion and peace, not only in terms of economic
growth, but as a means to have a more enriching
cultural life, to concretize the dialogue between civi-
lizations, the respect and mutual understanding.
FOR FURTHER READING:
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and De-
velopment, May 21st, United Nations [online] link:
http://www.unesco.org/new/es/culture/themes/dia-
logue/21-may-world-day-for-cultural-diversity/.
• Message from the Director General of unesco, Irina
Bokova, on the occasion of World Day for Cultural Di-
versity for Dialogue and Development, May 21, 2014.
• Resolution 57/249 of the General Assembly of the
United Nations.
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Bulletin 56May • 2019
The 2019 "Leopoldo Zea"Award
The History Commission of the paigh calls for applications to the 2019 “Leopoldo Zea”
Award, to those whose trajectory is recognized as one of the most significant and important,
constituting a relevant contribution to the development of the study of The Americas.
The call for applications is available at the following link: http://comisiones.
ipgh.org/historia/assets/convocatoria-leopoldo-zea-2019.pdf
For further information: [email protected]
Applications deadline: September 30th, 2019.
Journal of History of the Americas
Permanent call for the reception of articles,
documents and reviews.
Guidelines for authors:https://revistadehistoriadeamerica.ucol.mx/content/
revista/1/file/rha_Convocatoria%20Permanente2018.pdf
Please address any inquiries to Journal Editor Dr. Alexandra Pita: [email protected]
Journal ofArchaeology
of TheAmericas
The Journal of Archaeologyof The Americas has an open call for the submission of articles
to be published in its forthcoming editions.
For further information, please contact Journal Editor Dr. Mario A.
Rivera: marivera41@gmail.
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History Commission Pan American Institute of Geography and History
Seventh Uruguayan Economic History ConferenceLocation: Montevideo, Uruguay
Date: December 4 and 5, 2019
Deadline for receipt of proposals: May 31, 2019For further information: http://www.audhe.org.uy/novedades/48-actividades-audhe/645-vii-jornadas-uruguayas-de-historia-economica-call-for-papers-4-y-5-diciembre-2019-montevideo.html Contact: [email protected]
International Seminar on the History of the Inquisitions. Holy Office and Colonial Words.Date: November 6-8, 2019
Location: Santiago, Chile
Deadline for receipt of proposals: June 30, 2019For further information: http://portal.cehr.ft.lisboa.ucp.pt/Inquisicoes/pictures/CALL-PT.pdf Contact: [email protected]
World Economic History Congress
Date: July 25-30, 2021
Location: Paris, France
Deadline for receipt of proposals:
June 30, 2019
For further information: https://wehc2021.sciencesconf.org/?forward-action=index&forward-controller=index&lang=en Contacto: [email protected]
Histories of Modern Migration to and in the Americas
Date: September 12 and 13, 2019
Location: Harvard University, USA
Deadline for receipt of proposals: May 15
For further information: https://networks.h-net.org/node/2881/discussions/3897704/cfp-mobilities-immobilities-histories-modern-migration-andContact: [email protected]
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Bulletin 56May • 2019
Academic Events
III International Meeting of Historical-Literary Research
Location: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Mexico
Date: May 21-23, 2019
Contact: [email protected]
For further information: http://www.uabcs.mx/secciones/contenido/2550
Symposium of Young Americanists 2019
Date: 25 y 26 de julio de 2019
Location: Universidad de los Andes, Chile.
Contact: [email protected]
For further information: https://www.jornadasdeamerica.com/noticias-1
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Bulletin 56May • 2019
May 1st International Labor Day
May 2nd 1820, Peru.Battle of Callao between
Peruvian forces and the Spanish
fleet, by which Spain leaves the
Pacific Ocean.
May 5th 1862, Mexico.Battle of Puebla: The Mexican
Army defeats the French Forces.
May 9th
1837Official enactment of the Peru-
Bolivian Confederation
May 12th 1898, Puerto RicoSpanish forces defeat US
troops during the bombing
of Port of San Juan. Fuerzas
españolas derrotan a tropas
estadounidenses en el
bombardeo del Puerto de San
Juan.
May 13th 1888, Brazil.Slavery prohibition.
May 15th 1811Paraguay becomes independent
of Spain.
May 18th 1811, Uruguay.The patriot army of the United
Provinces of the Rio de la Plata
defeats Spanish troops in
Montevideo.
May 19th
1837The Argentine Confederation
declares war on the Peru-
Bolivian Confederation.
May 23rd 2008, BrazilSigning of the Treaty
establishing the Union of
South American Nations
(unasur) composed of Bolivia,
Guyana, Suriname, Uruguay
and Venezuela. Chile and Peru
suspended their participation
indefinitely.
May 25th 1915Signing of the abc Pact, an
alliance between Argentina,
Chile y Brasil.
May 29th Day of the Argentine Army
May 30th
1816, Paraguay.José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
proclaims himself a perpetual
dictator of the Republic.
May 31st 1852, Argentina.San Nicolás Agreement: it
establishes the bases of
the national organization,
precedent of the Constitution
of 1853.
Upcoming Anniversaries on the American Continent
