Our principles

Rights

IMC's mission and objectives honour human and cultural rights as enunciated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in other relevant international covenants propagated by the United Nations, UNESCO and equivalent organisations.

Equality

In devising its actions, IMC gives equal value and respect to all musical cultures of the world.

Respect

IMC's international cooperation is based on mutual tolerance, respect and dialogue.

Comprehensiveness

As a non-governmental, non-profit organisation, IMC is independent of any individual political ideology and supports the vibrancy of music and musical life in all its aspects – artistic, economic and societal – without prejudice or partiality.