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The richness of European society lies in its cultural diversity expressed also by the number of religious, ethnic and cultural groups and communities present across the continent. Whether national, religious, ethnic, social or cultural, minorities are an important asset for a future intercultural Europe. The immigration flows resulting from globalization and increased interdependence are likely to further increase this multiculturality.
Today's Europe is facing many challenges which could negatively influence to consolidation of efforts for the building of global solidarity and inter-religious cooperation. Recent incidents are all reminders of the need to consider ways of promoting this agenda. This seminar will focus on practical ways to develop global solidarity and inter-religious cooperation and to share best practices.
Youth Development Public Union in collaboration with Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe is implementing the international seminar within framework of the European Youth Campaign on Diversity, Human Rights and Participation “All Different, All Equal”. Partner organizations: Peace Child International (UK), Centre for Social & Cultural Development & Cooperation (Moldova), “SUNNY HOUSE” (Georgia).
Aims of the Seminar
The Seminar is promoting the aim of the “All Different, All Equal” European Youth Campaign for Diversity, Human Rights and Participation - to encourage and enable young people to participate in building peaceful societies based on diversity and inclusion, in a spirit of respect, tolerance, and mutual understanding. Youth Development Public Union together with partner organizations initiated the organization of the International Seminar for the promotion of global solidarity and inter-religious co-operation by young people in the framework of the “All Different, All Equal” European Youth Campaign.
The main aim of the seminar is to identify and understand the role of young people in promotion of global solidarity and inter-religious dialogue.
Objectives
The objectives of the seminar are:
•to identify and understand the role of young people in promotion of global solidarity and inter-religious dialogue;
•to develop a common understanding of the challenges and priorities for youth action in the fields of global solidarity and inter-religious dialogue;
•to increase the capacity of participants to engage with issues of global solidarity and inter-religious dialogue;
•to identify the possible actions to be undertaken by young people in order to support and promote inter-religious dialogue in their countries/communities, from various perspectives;
•to develop participant’s personal skills, knowledge and attitudes to deal with culture, tradition and religious diversity;
•to establish international network of young people involved in promotion of global solidarity and inter-religious dialogue;
•to make proposals for activities and approaches to be developed at international level.
Working languages
English and Russian are the working language of the training. Applicants must have sufficient understanding of English language in order to comprehend and complete the application form without assistance from another person.
Profile of the participants and recruitment procedure
The seminar is for youth leaders and youth workers who have a practical or training experience in seminar themes.
All participants selected for the seminar must:
•actively involved in the subject of the seminar;
•actively involved within youth or human rights non-governmental organisations, associations and initiatives OR within relevant governmental organisations, institutions and agencies;
•actively involved in his/her youth organization, therefore be well informed about the European Campaign “All Different – All Equal” in his/her country;
•be able to work in English or Russian;
•motivated to actively participate and attend the whole duration of the seminar;
•willing to act as multipliers;
•ready to share their own experiences;
•be aged between 18 and 30 years old (exceptions will have to be discussed);
•eligible countries – Azerbaijan, Denmark, Russian Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Turkey;
•be committed to attend for the full duration of the seminar and be supported by their youth organization;
All candidates must apply using the enclosed application form. This form should be sent directly to the email address of Organizers, together with a letter of recommendation from the sending organization or service, no later than 15th of April, 2007.
The selection of participants will be done by the trainers’ team taking into account the profile of participants, their motivation, gender and regional balance. Selected candidates will be informed of their selection before 20 April, 2007.
Accepted candidates will receive all relevant documentation in advance of the meeting by e-mail. The sending organizations and their successful applicants are reminded that once a candidate has been placed on the final list, they must make every effort to attend for the full duration of the seminar. If, for any exceptional reason, they are unable to take up the offer of a place, they must inform the organizers immediately. Replacements, but not necessarily candidates from the same organization, will be taken from the waiting list.
Application procedure and deadline
Please use the enclosed application form. Applications forms must be e-mailed to yodpu@yahoo.com
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