We are the UKCCD
The UK Coalition for Cultural Diversity
The UKCCD defends our right to cultural creativity, diversity and pluralism at both local and international level.
We use the framework of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions to guide our work. As a founding member of the International Federation of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity, we represent UK civil society alongside government at UNESCO. In Europe, we engage at a high level with cultural creator organisations, the European Parliament, and the European Commission, advocating for cultural rights and diversity across the region.
About the UKCCD
“Cultural policy determines which stories are told and which voices are heard”
UKCCD supports UNESCO’s Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. We work with the European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity, ECCD and our International Federation of Cultural Coalitions, IFCCD.
To Promote
Promoting cultural rights and diversity of expression in the UK. Affirming the central place of culture in international law and society.
To Support
Supporting the principles of public service broadcasting. Advising government and UK Commission for UNESCO on the Convention.
To Defend
Advocating to exclude audiovisual and other relevant cultural sectors from trade agreements so as to allow local sovereignty in cultural policy.
To Monitor
Monitoring Artificial Intelligence, and its effect on cultural diversity, and analysing the impact of UK policy on the cultural sector.
To Campaign
Lobbying and liaising with over 600 cultural organisations through our International (IFCCD) and European (ECCD) Federations.
20th Anniversary Celebration, UKCCD with EUNIC, Cyprus High Commission
16th October 2025
A Toolkit for Our Cultural Rights
Holly Aylett
Implementing UNESCO’s Convention 2005
Carole Tongue
Become a Member
UKCCD membership offers your organisation a powerful voice in shaping cultural policy, access to international networks including UNESCO and over 600 creator organisations, and influence on national and global decisions affecting the creative industries, media, and public service broadcasting.
Resources
Access a comprehensive archive of key documents, reports, and newsletters detailing UKCCD’s national, European, and international actions, including work with UNESCO and global cultural networks.
Resources
Access a comprehensive archive of key documents, reports, and newsletters detailing UKCCD’s national, European, and international actions, including work with UNESCO and global cultural networks.
Our Newsletter
Stay informed and connected by signing up to the UKCCD newsletter. You’ll receive regular updates on national and international cultural policy developments, opportunities to get involved in advocacy work, and insights into our ongoing efforts to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions.