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Call for input: Report on the impact of advertising and marketing practices on the enjoyment of cultural rights

Issued by

Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights

Published

08 August 2014

presented to

General Assembly at its 69th session

Report

Issued by Special Procedures

Subject

Cultural rights

Symbol Number

A/69/286

Summary

For her 2014 report to the General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur sought to identify main challenges and obstacles posed by advertising and marketing practices to the enjoyment of cultural rights. One of the questions the Special Rapporteur addressed in her study is whether advertising and marketing practices affect cultural diversity and the right of people to choose their way of life. 

Background

For her 2014 report to the General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur sought to identify main challenges and obstacles posed by advertising and marketing practices to the enjoyment of cultural rights.