Open Heritage Statement

"The TAROCH Coalition (Towards a Recommendation on Open Cultural Heritage), convened by Creative Commons, was formed to advance equitable access to heritage in the public domain. The Coalition developed the Open Heritage Statement to affirm shared values, identify barriers to access, and champion the power of open heritage to spark creativity, strengthen cultural rights, and support sustainable futures. The Statement seeks to catalyze an international dialogue toward a UNESCO framework that will secure equitable access to public domain heritage in the digital environment in order to uphold the right to participate in cultural life and affirm culture as a global public good."