sector; and (iv) a Research Grant Scheme to spur innovation and generate new forms of artistic expression and cultural experiences - are operational under the National Arts Fund. 392. Mauritius is one of the pioneer African countries to work on the Status of Artist Bill. The Ministry of Arts and Culture with the support of UNESCO launched an initiative to design a new legislation to professionalize the status of artists in Mauritius. A third field visit will be conducted during this year to look into the proposals and amendments proposed by stakeholders and to amend the set of proposals and measures submitted by UNESCO before the drafting of the legislation. 393. The Mauritius Cinema Week was held from 18 to 21 October 2018, in the context of the celebration of the 50 years of Independence of Mauritius. The event was graced by the presence of 20 high-profile guests from Bollywood, Hollywood, Tollywood, France, the United Kingdom and South Africa. It received wide coverage from the international press and was a unique opportunity to further develop the film industry as a pillar of the Mauritian economy. 394. International exposure is given to artists through financing their participation in events of worldwide repute under the ‘International Development Grant Scheme’. Cultural entrepreneurs and artists have been empowered through the different forms of assistance and incentives, thereby promoting the cultural industry to ensure sustainable development. The Ministry of Arts and Culture ensures respect for cultural diversity by promoting cultural pluralism through cultural exchanges with foreign countries. The Cultural Exchange Programmes which Mauritius has with friendly countries, such as India, Egypt, Seychelles and China provide for exchanges of artists, groups of artists, exchange of documentation as well as exchange of professionals in various artistic and cultural fields. 395. Artists with disabilities are provided with assistance for their creative works and the Ministry encourages their participation in programmes at national level. Participation is encouraged in activities. It is worthwhile noting that sign language is used for the National Anthem for events such as National Day Celebrations. ARTICLE 23- RIGHT TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE 1. All peoples shall have the right to national and international peace and security. The principles of solidarity and friendly relations implicitly affirmed by the Charter of the United Nations and reaffirmed by that of the Organization of African Unity shall govern relations between States. 2. For the purpose of strengthening peace, solidarity and friendly relations, States parties to the present Charter shall ensure that: (a) any individual enjoying the right of asylum under 12 of the present Charter shall not engage in subversive activities against his country of 139