The Palestinian Peace Coalition - Geneva Initiative held several conferences and seminars in 2012 to influence decision makers and the public towards a two-state solution based on UN resolutions. They pursued Palestinian reconciliation and mobilized support for peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The document outlines the Coalition's activities, including conferences on political issues, Palestinian prisoner rights, and non-violent resistance. It also discusses capacity building workshops for youth and women on leadership, media, and political participation.
National policy conference 2017 international relationsSABC News
The International Relations Discussion Document reflects on the ANC’s historic mandate of progressive internationalism that shaped South Africa’s current foreign policy outlook
The newsletter summarizes the activities of the Palestinian Peace Coalition during the first half of 2011. It held several seminars and conferences on topics related to Palestinian reconciliation, the role of youth and media in political movements, and the potential effects of changes in the Arab world on Palestinians. The Coalition works to promote peace, dialogue and non-violence in Palestinian society and support for a two-state solution through international engagement and Palestinian reconciliation.
The document summarizes the proceedings of a regional expert meeting focused on Dutch development aid in the Horn of Africa. It includes:
1) An introduction providing background on the meeting's theme and participants which included researchers, policymakers, journalists, and development practitioners.
2) A summary of the key issues raised for discussion, including the importance of cultural identity, stimulating business and development, challenges of coordination between projects, and the political uses and impacts of aid.
3) Reports from five breakout group discussions centered around these issues, which provided analysis and recommendations. The groups discussed topics like balancing local culture and development, linking business and humanitarian goals, and challenges of cooperation between organizations.
4) An overview
This document provides an overview of the 6th Global Forum on Reinventing Government that took place in Seoul, South Korea in May 2005. The forum brought together nearly 9,000 participants, including heads of state and government, ministers, and civil society representatives, to discuss participatory and transparent governance. It featured opening and closing ceremonies, plenary sessions, and nine concurrent workshops organized by the United Nations and partner institutions on topics related to governance, such as public sector ethics, e-government, decentralization, and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The forum concluded with an endorsement of the Seoul Declaration on Participatory and Transparent Governance, which outlined key conclusions and was later presented to the UN General Assembly.
Creating a Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation 2 Introduction On December 1, 2011, the final day of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4) in Busan, Korea, 160 nations, civil society and the private sector endorsed an 11-page statement calling for the creation of a “global partnership for effective development cooperation.”3 In addition, a series of “building blocks” related to specific development issues were agreed by coalitions of governments, civil society, parliamentarians, local officials and the private sector.4 What did it all mean? One pundit wrote: “It will take weeks, months and ultimately years before the impact of…the Busan forum on aid effectiveness will be known…” It may well take years to determine the full impact of the Busan forum, but few doubt that it represented an important turning point in the history of development cooperation. While important implementation issues remain, it seems clear now that the relationships among the many stakeholders—donors, developing countries, South-South cooperation providers , civil society and the private sector—will change dramatically in ways that are not completely predictable. Busan also definitively shifted the discussion from “aid” to “development,” a shift that has the potential to engage policymaking institutions that had previously considered development issues to be marginal. Perhaps most importantly, the Busan forum created a new model for international development summits, informed by evidence, deep engagement of non-governmental actors and the participation of some of the world’s leading personalities. While three previous DAC-sponsored forums on aid effectiveness5 had built a strong constituency, the global financial crisis of 2008-2012 transformed the debate. In this difficult period characterized by credit freezes, slowdowns in foreign direct investment and rising food prices, growing concerns for climate change, food shortages and security charged the atmosphere.
This document provides a summary of a report on youth in the Balkans region. It begins with an introduction highlighting the important role that youth play in peacebuilding efforts according to UN Security Council Resolution 2250. It then presents case studies on youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ethnic reconciliation), Kosovo (capacity building), Macedonia (youth unemployment), and Serbia (political participation). The document finds that while each country faces its own challenges, themes like a lack of opportunities for youth and vulnerability to radicalization are common across the Balkans. It concludes by calling for support from international actors and greater youth inclusion to address the needs of the region's large youth population and build a more prosperous future.
This document provides a summary of a report on empowering youth in the Balkan region. It discusses the importance of youth participation in peacebuilding efforts as recognized by the UN in Resolution 2250. The report contains case studies on youth programs and challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Serbia. It aims to analyze national efforts to engage youth and assess challenges, incorporating interviews from young people and experts. The goal is to understand how to better harness the contributions of youth for creating a more peaceful and secure region. Key recommendations focus on addressing obstacles preventing youth development, such as lack of opportunities, radicalization, and crime.
As part of its contribution to state modernization in Lebanon, and in line with its belief that promoting gender-balanced policies and approaches are vital enablers of good governance and sustainable development, and that it is only through women’s full and equal participation that the century’s global challenges could be overcome, the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan1 dedicates a special interest to developing women leadership in Government.
National policy conference 2017 international relationsSABC News
The International Relations Discussion Document reflects on the ANC’s historic mandate of progressive internationalism that shaped South Africa’s current foreign policy outlook
The newsletter summarizes the activities of the Palestinian Peace Coalition during the first half of 2011. It held several seminars and conferences on topics related to Palestinian reconciliation, the role of youth and media in political movements, and the potential effects of changes in the Arab world on Palestinians. The Coalition works to promote peace, dialogue and non-violence in Palestinian society and support for a two-state solution through international engagement and Palestinian reconciliation.
The document summarizes the proceedings of a regional expert meeting focused on Dutch development aid in the Horn of Africa. It includes:
1) An introduction providing background on the meeting's theme and participants which included researchers, policymakers, journalists, and development practitioners.
2) A summary of the key issues raised for discussion, including the importance of cultural identity, stimulating business and development, challenges of coordination between projects, and the political uses and impacts of aid.
3) Reports from five breakout group discussions centered around these issues, which provided analysis and recommendations. The groups discussed topics like balancing local culture and development, linking business and humanitarian goals, and challenges of cooperation between organizations.
4) An overview
This document provides an overview of the 6th Global Forum on Reinventing Government that took place in Seoul, South Korea in May 2005. The forum brought together nearly 9,000 participants, including heads of state and government, ministers, and civil society representatives, to discuss participatory and transparent governance. It featured opening and closing ceremonies, plenary sessions, and nine concurrent workshops organized by the United Nations and partner institutions on topics related to governance, such as public sector ethics, e-government, decentralization, and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The forum concluded with an endorsement of the Seoul Declaration on Participatory and Transparent Governance, which outlined key conclusions and was later presented to the UN General Assembly.
Creating a Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation 2 Introduction On December 1, 2011, the final day of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4) in Busan, Korea, 160 nations, civil society and the private sector endorsed an 11-page statement calling for the creation of a “global partnership for effective development cooperation.”3 In addition, a series of “building blocks” related to specific development issues were agreed by coalitions of governments, civil society, parliamentarians, local officials and the private sector.4 What did it all mean? One pundit wrote: “It will take weeks, months and ultimately years before the impact of…the Busan forum on aid effectiveness will be known…” It may well take years to determine the full impact of the Busan forum, but few doubt that it represented an important turning point in the history of development cooperation. While important implementation issues remain, it seems clear now that the relationships among the many stakeholders—donors, developing countries, South-South cooperation providers , civil society and the private sector—will change dramatically in ways that are not completely predictable. Busan also definitively shifted the discussion from “aid” to “development,” a shift that has the potential to engage policymaking institutions that had previously considered development issues to be marginal. Perhaps most importantly, the Busan forum created a new model for international development summits, informed by evidence, deep engagement of non-governmental actors and the participation of some of the world’s leading personalities. While three previous DAC-sponsored forums on aid effectiveness5 had built a strong constituency, the global financial crisis of 2008-2012 transformed the debate. In this difficult period characterized by credit freezes, slowdowns in foreign direct investment and rising food prices, growing concerns for climate change, food shortages and security charged the atmosphere.
This document provides a summary of a report on youth in the Balkans region. It begins with an introduction highlighting the important role that youth play in peacebuilding efforts according to UN Security Council Resolution 2250. It then presents case studies on youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ethnic reconciliation), Kosovo (capacity building), Macedonia (youth unemployment), and Serbia (political participation). The document finds that while each country faces its own challenges, themes like a lack of opportunities for youth and vulnerability to radicalization are common across the Balkans. It concludes by calling for support from international actors and greater youth inclusion to address the needs of the region's large youth population and build a more prosperous future.
This document provides a summary of a report on empowering youth in the Balkan region. It discusses the importance of youth participation in peacebuilding efforts as recognized by the UN in Resolution 2250. The report contains case studies on youth programs and challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Serbia. It aims to analyze national efforts to engage youth and assess challenges, incorporating interviews from young people and experts. The goal is to understand how to better harness the contributions of youth for creating a more peaceful and secure region. Key recommendations focus on addressing obstacles preventing youth development, such as lack of opportunities, radicalization, and crime.
As part of its contribution to state modernization in Lebanon, and in line with its belief that promoting gender-balanced policies and approaches are vital enablers of good governance and sustainable development, and that it is only through women’s full and equal participation that the century’s global challenges could be overcome, the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan1 dedicates a special interest to developing women leadership in Government.
The KCLMUN Blue Book has been written as an intensive guide for beginners to MUN. Although it provides a good preparation for participating in any university-level MUN conference, it is designed to support the Society's weekly training sessions. Much of the MUN experience can only be understood when experienced at firsthand. Join your KCLMUN and experience it for yourself.
The document describes several youth conferences and summits that will take place between 2008-2010:
1) The 4th World Youth Congress in Quebec, Canada in August 2008 that will bring 600 young activists from 120 countries together to work on sustainable development projects.
2) The Youth Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in August 2009 that will gather hundreds of young people to contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
3) The One Young World summit in London, England in February 2010 that will connect 823 young leaders from 112 countries to address the most pressing global issues.
The document is a study guide for the Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM) at the LGSMUN 2013 conference. It provides background information on SOCHUM's mandate to address various social, cultural and humanitarian issues at the UN. It outlines the committee's agenda for the conference, which includes discussing the balance between religious defamation laws and freedom of expression, and examining the treatment of women and children during the Arab Spring uprisings. The guide gives an overview of the topics, relevant history and issues to consider in the committee's deliberations.
Developing administrative and management skills in mitigating their challenge...leadershipmgtservice
Organisation, private and public thrives when there is a blend of management and administrative skills in the right proportion.
The fact is with adequate resources and personnel, the absence of good management and administration will spell doom for any organisation.
Hence, the importance of both management and administration in organisations cannot be over-emphasised.
This document provides a summary of the Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2015: Migrants' Contributions to Development. It acknowledges the authors and contributors to the report, including consultants who drafted chapters and officials from United Nations agencies and IOM who provided technical input. It also thanks participants in an expert group meeting to review the report and agencies that provided financial support. The report examines trends in migration in Asia and the Pacific, the economic contributions of migrants in countries of origin and destination, strategies to strengthen migrants as development agents, approaches to make migration work for development, and recommendations for maximizing the contribution of migration going forward.
This document discusses the effects of international migration on sustainable development. It finds that remittances sent home by migrants have significantly reduced poverty at the family level in many developing countries and contributed to human capital formation through education. Remittances have also boosted local economies, created jobs, and helped achieve national development goals. However, migration can negatively impact development by leaving skills gaps and disrupting family structures. The document calls for more research on the impacts of migration in developing destination countries and on the relationship between migration and climate change. It argues migration should be integrated into the post-2015 development agenda given its potential to reduce poverty and contribute to sustainable development.
This document provides information about the 2016 National Model United Nations conference, including:
1) Details about the conference such as dates, locations, staff, and sponsoring organization.
2) An introduction to the World Health Organization committee topics of universal health coverage, non-communicable diseases, and healthcare for aging populations.
3) Guidelines for participant preparation including researching country policies and submitting a position paper.
The document discusses the roles and objectives of several major international organizations that work on development issues such as the UNDP, WFP, UN Women, UNAIDS, WHO, IFAD, UNESCO, ILO, FAO, and UNIDO. These organizations focus on areas like poverty reduction, food security, gender equality, public health, education, employment rights, agriculture, and increasing prosperity in developing nations. They provide services like funding, technical assistance, advocacy, monitoring, and setting global standards to promote development and human welfare around the world.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an expert group meeting organized by the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women to discuss developing a framework of model provisions for incorporating gender perspectives into peace agreements. The expert group met in Ottawa, Canada from November 10-13, 2003 and discussed challenges and best practices related to negotiating, drafting, and implementing peace agreements. They aimed to adopt recommendations for comprehensive model provisions to promote women's participation and gender equality in future peace processes.
This document provides an introduction to a course on international organizations. It defines international organizations as bodies that promote voluntary cooperation between member states. There are two main types: intergovernmental organizations and international non-governmental organizations. The goal of the course is for students to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of international organizations and the global problems they address. Key topics that will be covered include the history and theories of international organizations, the United Nations system, regional organizations, and how international organizations address issues like security, economic development, and the environment. The course will assess students through exams, papers, presentations and participation.
Monthly ppc checklist from a novice account managerPartha Dutta
The document provides a monthly checklist for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising on Google AdWords and Bing Ads. It includes monitoring search and display network performance, analyzing keyword and placement data, and performing tests and optimizations to landing pages, ad copies, and conversion funnels. The checklist emphasizes the importance of ongoing testing to continuously improve PPC campaign performance.
The document discusses activities conducted by the Palestinian Peace Coalition/Geneva Initiative (PPC/GI) to promote peace and non-violence in Palestinian society. It describes several types of programs:
1. Workshops and training sessions were held to educate youth on peace, non-violence, and tolerance. Specialized sessions were also conducted for youth leaders, women, and society leaders.
2. Open town meetings and public events were organized throughout Palestinian territories to engage local communities in discussions about the peace process and negotiations.
3. Joint seminars brought together Palestinians and Israelis to strengthen dialogue and address grievances through open debate rather than violence.
4. Political meetings, youth camps, and networking
The document summarizes the proceedings of the 2014 Oslo Forum, which brought together 100 leading mediators and peacemakers to discuss engaging with radical groups. Key topics included the challenges of dialogue with amorphous extremist organizations, and the impact of geopolitical flux on peacemaking efforts. While some conflicts like Colombia and the Philippines saw promising developments, most contexts appeared grimmer due to regional polarization and the international community's paralysis on issues like Syria. The forum aimed to improve mediation practices through open exchanges between practitioners.
The KCLMUN Blue Book has been written as an intensive guide for beginners to MUN. Although it provides a good preparation for participating in any university-level MUN conference, it is designed to support the Society's weekly training sessions. Much of the MUN experience can only be understood when experienced at firsthand. Join your KCLMUN and experience it for yourself.
The document describes several youth conferences and summits that will take place between 2008-2010:
1) The 4th World Youth Congress in Quebec, Canada in August 2008 that will bring 600 young activists from 120 countries together to work on sustainable development projects.
2) The Youth Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in August 2009 that will gather hundreds of young people to contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
3) The One Young World summit in London, England in February 2010 that will connect 823 young leaders from 112 countries to address the most pressing global issues.
The document is a study guide for the Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM) at the LGSMUN 2013 conference. It provides background information on SOCHUM's mandate to address various social, cultural and humanitarian issues at the UN. It outlines the committee's agenda for the conference, which includes discussing the balance between religious defamation laws and freedom of expression, and examining the treatment of women and children during the Arab Spring uprisings. The guide gives an overview of the topics, relevant history and issues to consider in the committee's deliberations.
Developing administrative and management skills in mitigating their challenge...leadershipmgtservice
Organisation, private and public thrives when there is a blend of management and administrative skills in the right proportion.
The fact is with adequate resources and personnel, the absence of good management and administration will spell doom for any organisation.
Hence, the importance of both management and administration in organisations cannot be over-emphasised.
This document provides a summary of the Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2015: Migrants' Contributions to Development. It acknowledges the authors and contributors to the report, including consultants who drafted chapters and officials from United Nations agencies and IOM who provided technical input. It also thanks participants in an expert group meeting to review the report and agencies that provided financial support. The report examines trends in migration in Asia and the Pacific, the economic contributions of migrants in countries of origin and destination, strategies to strengthen migrants as development agents, approaches to make migration work for development, and recommendations for maximizing the contribution of migration going forward.
This document discusses the effects of international migration on sustainable development. It finds that remittances sent home by migrants have significantly reduced poverty at the family level in many developing countries and contributed to human capital formation through education. Remittances have also boosted local economies, created jobs, and helped achieve national development goals. However, migration can negatively impact development by leaving skills gaps and disrupting family structures. The document calls for more research on the impacts of migration in developing destination countries and on the relationship between migration and climate change. It argues migration should be integrated into the post-2015 development agenda given its potential to reduce poverty and contribute to sustainable development.
This document provides information about the 2016 National Model United Nations conference, including:
1) Details about the conference such as dates, locations, staff, and sponsoring organization.
2) An introduction to the World Health Organization committee topics of universal health coverage, non-communicable diseases, and healthcare for aging populations.
3) Guidelines for participant preparation including researching country policies and submitting a position paper.
The document discusses the roles and objectives of several major international organizations that work on development issues such as the UNDP, WFP, UN Women, UNAIDS, WHO, IFAD, UNESCO, ILO, FAO, and UNIDO. These organizations focus on areas like poverty reduction, food security, gender equality, public health, education, employment rights, agriculture, and increasing prosperity in developing nations. They provide services like funding, technical assistance, advocacy, monitoring, and setting global standards to promote development and human welfare around the world.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an expert group meeting organized by the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women to discuss developing a framework of model provisions for incorporating gender perspectives into peace agreements. The expert group met in Ottawa, Canada from November 10-13, 2003 and discussed challenges and best practices related to negotiating, drafting, and implementing peace agreements. They aimed to adopt recommendations for comprehensive model provisions to promote women's participation and gender equality in future peace processes.
This document provides an introduction to a course on international organizations. It defines international organizations as bodies that promote voluntary cooperation between member states. There are two main types: intergovernmental organizations and international non-governmental organizations. The goal of the course is for students to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of international organizations and the global problems they address. Key topics that will be covered include the history and theories of international organizations, the United Nations system, regional organizations, and how international organizations address issues like security, economic development, and the environment. The course will assess students through exams, papers, presentations and participation.
Monthly ppc checklist from a novice account managerPartha Dutta
The document provides a monthly checklist for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising on Google AdWords and Bing Ads. It includes monitoring search and display network performance, analyzing keyword and placement data, and performing tests and optimizations to landing pages, ad copies, and conversion funnels. The checklist emphasizes the importance of ongoing testing to continuously improve PPC campaign performance.
The document discusses activities conducted by the Palestinian Peace Coalition/Geneva Initiative (PPC/GI) to promote peace and non-violence in Palestinian society. It describes several types of programs:
1. Workshops and training sessions were held to educate youth on peace, non-violence, and tolerance. Specialized sessions were also conducted for youth leaders, women, and society leaders.
2. Open town meetings and public events were organized throughout Palestinian territories to engage local communities in discussions about the peace process and negotiations.
3. Joint seminars brought together Palestinians and Israelis to strengthen dialogue and address grievances through open debate rather than violence.
4. Political meetings, youth camps, and networking
The document summarizes the proceedings of the 2014 Oslo Forum, which brought together 100 leading mediators and peacemakers to discuss engaging with radical groups. Key topics included the challenges of dialogue with amorphous extremist organizations, and the impact of geopolitical flux on peacemaking efforts. While some conflicts like Colombia and the Philippines saw promising developments, most contexts appeared grimmer due to regional polarization and the international community's paralysis on issues like Syria. The forum aimed to improve mediation practices through open exchanges between practitioners.
This document provides an annual report summary of the OneVoice Movement organization in 2014. The organization empowers young grassroots activists in Israel and Palestine to build support for a two-state solution through non-violent campaigns and initiatives. In 2015, OneVoice plans to take advantage of political transformations in the region to mobilize moderate supporters of peace on both sides through new strategic parallel campaigns in Israel and Palestine that incorporate data-driven techniques. The organization trains Israeli and Palestinian youth leaders to advocate for an end to the conflict and two-state solution through skills development programs.
A Palestinian Declaration Of Independence Implications For PeaceAmber Ford
The document discusses the Palestinian Authority's recent proposal for a unilateral declaration of independence and compares it to South Africa's failed attempt to establish independent homelands for its black population under apartheid. It summarizes the Annapolis process that focused international support on Palestinian state-building through financial aid rather than political negotiations. However, this approach depoliticizes the conflict and makes Palestinian statehood contingent on Israel's actions. Looking to the lessons of the South African homelands, the document questions whether a unilateral declaration could actually lead to a viable Palestinian state or instead seal the PA's vulnerable position in a fragmented territory, perpetuating unrest.
Peace has many faces. This booklet presents eight stories which show how people in Zim
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babwe managed to deal peacefully with conflicts. We hear about Chishuwo (23) in Epworth,
Memory (31) in Murehwa and Jabuliso (92) in Bulawayo – how they succeeded in overcoming
potentially disastrous divisions in their community or their cooperative, how they managed
to forgive people who had treated them violently or had caused other harm to them.
Women talk about how they became victims of politically motivated violence – and how they
learnt to make the most of their lives after their terrible ordeal. We hear how a community
forum can encourage divided residents to lay aside their different opinions and ideologies
and plan together for the development of their village, be it the construction of a well or a
school.
All eight stories have one thing in common: In each case, the best way out of an apparently
unsolvable conflict or a hopeless situation was found only after the intervention of a Zim
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babwean peace organisation.
These eight organisations have one thing in common as well: They are assisted by expert
personnel from the German Civil Peace Service (CPS) programme. Lawyers, mediators,
psychologists and other CPS experts advise Zimbabwean peace organisations on how to
implement their projects. They all contribute to a more peaceful Zimbabwe by encouraging
people to change their behaviour and tackle conflicts in a peaceful manner.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/index.html
This document provides guidance for delegates preparing for a Model United Nations conference focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It outlines key areas of research including learning about one's assigned country, the United Nations, and the conference topics. Delegates are advised to understand their country's history, policies, and stances at the UN. The document also provides tips on writing position papers to outline a country's perspective to aid discussion at the conference.
The Brussels Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo in 2013 normalized bilateral relations after decades of hostility and was a major achievement for conflict mediation. It was the result of confidential dialogue facilitated by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton that helped build trust between the parties. While opposition remained within both societies, leaders accepted that cooperation was necessary for regional stability and prosperity. However, substantive issues around borders and the future of communities remain to be resolved through continued dialogue supported by the international community. The Agreement marked an important step away from nationalism and conflict toward partnership in the Western Balkans.
"I don’t know when I began to clearly see the evidence of another crime besides murder among the bodies in the ditches and the mass graves. I know that for a long time I sealed away from my mind all the signs of this crime, instructing myself not to recognise what was there in front of me. The crime was rape, on a scale that deeply affected me…. Nevertheless, if you looked, you could see the evidence, even in the whitened skeletons. The legs bent and apart -- A broken bottle, a rough branch, even a knife between them. Where the bodies were fresh, one saw what must have been semen pooled on and near the dead women and girls. There was always a lot of blood. Some male corpses had their genitals cut off, but many women and young girls had their breasts chopped off and their genitals crudely cut apart. They died in a position of total vulnerability, flat on their backs, with their legs bent and knees wide apart. It was the expressions on their dead faces that assaulted me the most, a frieze of shock, pain, and humiliation"
Romeo Dallaire on the Genocide in Rwanda
The Paris Protocol, signed in 1994 to govern economic relations between Israel and Palestine, has failed to achieve its goals of sustainable Palestinian economic growth due to structural imbalances and Israel's restrictive policies. The protocol established an impure customs union but Israel maintains control over trade, movement, and Palestinian revenues. This has led to continued Palestinian economic dependence and deepened macroeconomic imbalances like large trade and budget deficits. The report argues for modifications to the protocol to establish Palestinian economic sovereignty, including an independent customs territory, improved labor flows, guaranteed clearances, and joint policymaking.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network dedicated to building peace through spiritual and moral values. UPF brings people together through international conferences and grassroots programs to resolve conflicts. It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and supports the UN and Millennium Development Goals. UPF's 2014 World Summit on "Peace, Security and Human Development" will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 9-13 and will bring together global leaders to discuss these issues.
˙ The Emergence and Meaning of ‘Governance’
˙ The Legislate Peace Campaign Around the World
˙ The HWPL Myanmar Religious Peace Camp
˙ UN Endorsed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
˙ Everyone has the Ability and the Responsibility to Change the World for the Better
˙ Companion of HWPL: Ivo Josipović
Final - Citizenship gender and democracy-final Eng BJ_0Lama Kannout
The document is a report summarizing discussions from a two-day international roundtable on citizenship, gender, and democracy building held in February 2015 in Lebanon. Over 100 participants from civil society organizations and women's rights groups attended to discuss challenges to women's full citizenship rights. Key topics included women's exclusion from citizenship rights, barriers to their political participation, and the impact of patriarchal norms. Participants also addressed the citizenship rights of refugees and how to promote gender equality and women's rights in the democratic transitions happening in the region. The roundtable aimed to develop policy recommendations to strengthen women's citizenship and ensure their rights are protected in new constitutions and governments.
The document summarizes the 4th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace held in May 2017. Over 100,000 participants in 41 countries and 98 cities participated in peace walks and ceremonies with the theme of "Talk & Walk to Prevent Violent Extremism". Coverage of the events spanned multiple continents and showed widespread engagement from youth and civil society for peace. International media also covered the global 525 Peace Walk.
Executive report of a Universal Peace Federation conference in Jerusalem, Dec. 19-22, 2013, on "Interreligious and International Relations in the Middle East: Toward Peace and Stability," by Dr. Nurit Hirschfeld, Director, Jerusalem Forum for Interfaith and Cooperation among Religions
Interview king Abdullah (Turkish Policy Quarterly Magazine)Omar Mintoff
In an exclusive interview with TPQ, His Majesty King Abdullah II reflects on how Jordan is living the Arab Spring and how the historic changes of the past year are impacting regional dynamics. To Jordan, King Abdullah explains, the Arab Spring was a much-awaited opportunity to overcome internal resistance to change and embark on an unprecedented political reform process. On the regional scene, the on-going Syrian crisis, and its potential consequences for Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iraq, remain the biggest question mark. Jordan’s King, who recently hosted the first Palestinian-Israeli talks in more than 16 months, also warns that the window of opportunity for Mideast peace is quickly narrowing. https://www.turkishpolicy.com/article/680/interview-with-king-abdullah-ii/
The document summarizes the 2013 One Young World Summit, an annual conference that brings together young leaders from around the world. Over 1,250 delegates from 190 countries attended the summit, which was held for the first time in Africa. The summit provides a forum for young people to debate solutions to global issues and network with influential leaders. OFID sponsored several delegates to the summit from developing countries. The main topics discussed at the summit included education, business, human rights, leadership, sustainable development, and youth unemployment.
BRICS Joint Communique on the Outcome-of-the 24 Nov 2011Dr Lendy Spires
The BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers met to discuss the situation in the Middle East and North Africa. They agreed that:
1) Transformation processes in the region must respect international law and sovereignty, reject violence, and protect human rights.
2) The UN Security Council has primary responsibility for peace and security, and its decisions must be implemented.
3) The crisis in Syria can only be resolved through negotiations involving all parties, and external interference not approved by the UN is excluded.
This document discusses strategies taken to promote women's inclusion in South Sudan's 2011 International Engagement Conference (IEC). A working group of South Sudanese women's organizations, government officials, and international partners planned consultations in advance of the conference to discuss development priorities. They advocated for access to the conference documents and provided feedback. The document provides guidance on planning pre-conference gender symposia and checklists for conference organization to promote women's meaningful participation in post-conflict development planning.
Similar to Geneva Initiative PPC Annual Report (20)
The Geneva Initiative annual report for 2012 summarizes their activities over the past year, which included numerous conferences, seminars, tours and meetings aimed at building support for a two-state solution based on the Geneva Initiative parameters. They worked with political parties across the spectrum in Israel to expose hundreds of activists and leaders to the details of the agreement. Public opinion polls showed growing Israeli public support for the Geneva Initiative principles. The organization also continued outreach to the international community, Palestinian partners, young leaders, and immigrant communities in Israel to advance the cause of peace.
The Territorial Aspects of the Israeli Palestinian Conflictgenevaaccord
The document summarizes the territorial aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the Balfour Declaration establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine in 1917 through negotiations in recent decades. It traces the demographic and territorial changes over time from the British Mandate period through the establishment of Israel and wars with its Arab neighbors, unilateral actions, and negotiations around issues like borders, settlements, refugees, and Jerusalem.
The Territorial Aspects of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Geneva Initiative PPC Annual Report
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Dear Friends,
This newsletter includes briefings on what we have done during the year 2012.
Ouractivitiesweremainlytailoredtoinfluencedecisionmakers,opinionshapersandthebroadpublic
in Palestine, as well as the key international stakeholders towards reaching an end game solution
for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the two-state vision. We pursued this objective through
mobilizing for a broader coalition supporting a peaceful resolution for the conflict in accordance
with the UN resolutions and within the parameters of the Geneva Accord and its annexes.
2012 witnessed a significant achievement by the Palestinian leadership represented in the UN
recognition of Palestine as non-member state. We believe that this move would create a good
platform for re launching peace talks which would lead to ending the conflict and establishing the
Palestinian State.
The PPC-GI gave a special significance to the internal Palestinian issue – as we firmly believe that the
internal reconciliation is extremely needed for pursuing the national aspiration of independence –
hence, we created a platform for dialogue among the members of the civil society sector, including
political parties, unions, business sector and other social movements in Palestine to push for
reconciliation.
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we will continue pursuing our objectives.
Sincerely,
Palestinian Peace Coalition – Geneva Initiative
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Conferences:
The conferences aimed to advance a negotiated and comprehensive Palestinian-Israeli final-
status agreement, within the parameters of Geneva initiative, and to end the internal split
and endorse reconciliation. The conferences provided the room and space for participants
to discuss the current political issues and the future alternatives and preferences towards
ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as the UN recognition of Palestine as a non
member state and the non violent resistance.
Palestinian Reconciliation
The Issue of Palestinian Prisoners in the Israeli Jails;
Jineen: Mr. Qaddura Fares, Mr. Jamal Hweil,
Dr. Khaled Yahya
Tubas: Mr.Wasel AbuYoussef, Mr. Qadri AbuWasel,
Mr. Iqab Daraghmeh, Mahmoud Sawafta
Jineen: Mr. Qaddura Musa, Mr. Jamal Huweil, Dr. Khaled Sa’eed.
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The Jordan Valley as the main component of the Palestinian State.
Tubas: Dr. Marwan Tubassi, Dr. Samih A’bed, Mr. Nidal Fuqaha.
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the UN General Assembly
PPC-GI held several conferences in Ramallah to
discuss the importance of the UN recognition
of Palestine as a non member state, and future
alternatives and preferences towards endending
the the Isreli Palestinian conflictIsraeli Palestinian
conflict. The conferences hosted PLO executive
committeemembersandotherPalestinianLeaders.
Ramallah: Mr. Qais Abdelkareem, Dr. Abdallah Abdallah
UN recognition of Palestine as a non Member State; Facts and Challenges.
Ramallah: Mr. Yasser Abd Rabbo, Mr. Qais Abdelkareem, Mr. Nazeer Mjally
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The Current Political situation: Chances and Challenges
The PPC-GI held a series of seminars that aimed to raise debate on the current political situation,
the regional and international developments, focusing on the UN recognition of Palestine as non
member state anf future alternatives and preferences.The seminars stressed the need of reaching
two states solution within the parameters of GI.
The Current Political situation: Chances and Challenges
The PPC-GI held a series of seminars that aimed to raise debate on the current political situation,
the regional and international developments, focusing on the UN recognition of Palestine as non
member state anf future alternatives and preferences.The seminars stressed the need of reaching
two states solution within the parameters of GI.
Ramallah Nablus
Local Leadership Assemblies
In 2013, the PPC-GI held several assemblies in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem which
targeted officials from the government, parliamentarians, representatives of political parties, civil
society activists and women. The assemblies addressed a series of topics, mainly the prospects of
reaching a peaceful agreement for the conflict, within the parameters of Geneva, and putting an end
for the internal Palestinian split.
The assemblies discussed the potentials for peace as well as the importance of peaceful resistance
and the positive role it has played in the West Bank.
The assemblies hosted PLO executive committee members, Ministers, Governors, PLC members and
political party’s leaders and members.
Palestinian Reconciliation and Civil Society
SpeakersandparticipantsstressedtheneedforPalestiniansocietytofosteracultureoftoleranceand
acceptance which would play a crucial role in the steps to reconciliation. The participants discussed
the needs to creating a strategy to achieve reconciliation which would strengthen the Palestinian
leadership’s goal for achieving the two-state solution as an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hebron Gaza
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The Wall and Settlements & Non Violent resistance
The PPC-GI held a series of seminars which discussed the negative impact of the wall on the
socio-economic life of Palestinians, as well as the damage caused by increasing the settlement
activities in East Jerusalem and the West Bank to the chances of reaching peace and achieving
the two states solution vision.
Qlqilia Hebron
PPC calls to free Palestinian Prisoners held without trial in administrative
detention, and reinstate family visits to Gaza prisoners in the Israeli Jails
JeninGaza
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Capacity Building Workshops
The PPC-GI organized a series of workshops in the west bank and Gaza Strip.The workshops targeted
young leaders and women activists, with a special focus on those of significant influence in their
surroundings.The main aim of these workshops is to educate the target group on the current political
situation and to help them improve their communication skills so that they can contribute to ending
the internal split and be part of the decision–making process.
The Role of Media
The workshops discussed the role of media in promoting peace and ending the internal split.
Ramallah Qalqilia
The Role of Youth
The workshops discussed the role of youth in making change and focused on empowering their
leadership skills and supporting their involvement in the political arena.
GazaNablus
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Advanced Course on Leadership Skills
During the course, selected participants took part in an in-depth course designed to deepen
knowledge of the political and ideological underpinnings of some of the core issues of the conflict.
Participants were introduced and trained on negotiations skills; and addressed core issues such as
borders and Jerusalem which will lead to the two- states solution.
The seminars hosted Dr. Samih Abed, Dr. Nazmi Ju’beh, Mr. Ashraf Ajrami, Mr. Nidal Foqaha
Ramallah
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Young Leaders Seminars
PPC-GI raises debate on models of solution for Security, borders and
Jerusalem as indicated in GI annexes
WithinthePPC-GI’sapproachofreachingouttothePalestinianuniversitiesandyouthorganizations,
a three days camp was organized in Beithlehem (21-23 June). The camp has served as a platform
for 90 university students (52 Male + 38 Female) from different political groups including the
opposition (15 Person). The camp focused mainly on how a solution will look like, as well as what
role the youth can play in the process.
“Role of Youth in Protecting the National Cause/Project”
The Palestinian Peace Coalition (PPC-GI) organized a summer camp for youth on September 27,
2012 in Ramallah. Some 45 (29 Male + 16 Female) young leader and activists, include two people
from Hamass and 10 people from different opposition groups, attended the event that hosted Mr.
Nidal Foqaha, the General Director of PPC-GI and Mr. Reyad Shrim, social and political activist and a
trainer.The event discussed several issues of concern to the youth especially their role in the political
process, in maintaining civil peace, and their role in making social and political change possible.
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Palestinian Youth & Policy Making
The seminars dealt mainly with issues of concern to the youth such as their political participation
and their role in the decision-making process. In addition to that, the young leaders met with
politicians and public representatives for updates on the current political situation, as well as the
recent developments on the international level regarding the peace process in the region.
Role of Youth in Promoting Reconciliation
The speakers stressed the urgent need to achieve reconciliation which should put an end to
the internal split. The seminars promote Palestinian unity and emphasize on maintaining the
Palestinian political program adopted by PLO and respect it’s role as the sole representative of the
Palestinian people.
Ramallah
Gaza
Beithlehem
The State of Palestine: Challenges & Priorities
The seminars discussed the priorities of the Palestinians after the UN recognition of Palestine as a
non-memberstate,focusingontheroleofyouthinmakingthepoliticalandsocialchangepossible.
The discussions raised debate on the negative impact of the internal split and on constitutional
rights; women and youth activists’rights in particular.
Jericho Jenin
Beithlehem
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Peace Education Program for Women
Women Organizations DiscussWays of Collaboration to Expand their Roll
The activity focused on the ways of collaboration between different women’s organizations in the
city of Jenin, in order to expand their roll in the political arena, as well as in the wider civil society.
PPC-GI convened several seminars in the West bank and Gaza Strip which focused on how to foster
peace building by strengthening the role of women in the political process.The seminars focused on
women’s empowerment socially, economically, and politically. The main objective was to improve
women knowledge and develop their skills in order to transform women traditional stereotypes
to the real progressive ones and increase their involvement within their own local and regional
communities and their presence in the political arena.
The facilitators and speakers stressed the need for engaging women in the political process. The
speakers shared their own stories and how they became actively involved within their own local and
regional communities.
Qalqilia
Qarawa Ramallah
Jenin
Gaza Hebron
Bidya SalfitTubas
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Local Authorities
The PPC-GI organized a series of seminars in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with representatives
of municipalities and local councils. The seminars discussed ways of cooperation and development
within the civil society towards achieving peace.
The seminars hosted Mr. Kamel Hmeid, Mr. Hassan Saleh, Muhammad Najar.
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Tubas
Gaza
Qalqilia
Hebron
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The Geneva Initiative organized two meetings with president Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday, April
08th, with senior representatives of the Geneva Initiative, Chairman Dr. yossi Belin, Haim Oron,
Amnon Lipkin Shahan and director general Gadi Baltiansky. On Sunday, October 14th the Geneva
Initiative organized a meeting with president Abbas for a senior delegation of around 30 Israeli
members of Knesset, mayors, and political activists from Likud, Kadima, Labor and Meretz.The
delegation included new political candidates for the next Knesset and leaders from the Russian-
speaking community, Ethiopian community, and other target groups that have previously taken part
and continue to be engaged in Geneva Initiative activities.
Meeting with president Abbass.
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During 2012, PPC-GI convened several joint Palestinian-Israeli meetings for different target groups,
including politicians, media experts, women and mayors. The meetings served as a platform for
dialogue, while always highlighting the possibilities of reaching a two-state solution within the
parameters of the Geneva Accord. As well, the meetings were used to mobilize the international
support for finding an end game settlement for the conflict.
Joint meetings included women seminar in Italy (2-4 May 2012), which brought together some
15 participants from both sides, who met also with Italian women parliamentarians as well as the
president of the Italian Parliament. Two journalists seminars where held also in Athens. The first was
held on 6-9 September, which hosted representatives of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
the second was held 20-23 December.
Within the EU supported project, a joint young political seminar was held in Rhodes, Greece 18-20
October, that created debate on the core issues of the conflict and possible solutions. Yet, another
young political seminar (2-5 July) and Russian speaking young leaders seminar ( 27-29 Dec) were held
in Prague with the participation of some 15 youths each, who discussed the GI model as possible
model for solving the conflict.
In Jerusalem also the PPC-GI held a joint women seminar on June 11, which discussed the role of
women in the politics, mainly the peace process and how better the conflict can be solved. As well,
another young leaders seminar was convened in Ramallah on September 27th, where both Qadoura
Fares and Dr. Abdallah Abdallah addressed the youths with a political message.
Joint Activities
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The international advocacy campaign took the form of briefings and round tables for international
delegations visiting Palestine, foreign diplomats and representatives of foreign press. Also, our
representatives participated in several conferences convened abroad.
International Advocacy
Harvard Kennedy School Delegation Meets with the PPC-GI
Representatives in
The delegation consists of more than 50 senior public officials, high-level active duty military
officers, diplomats, and private sector managers from more than 15 countries, including the United
States & Israel. The delegation met with Dr. Saeb Erekat, Fatah Central Committee & PLO Executive
Committee Member and Nidal Foqaha, Executive Director of PPC-GI.
German Delegation Visits Ramallah in a Fact Finding Mission
The delegation consists of more than 30 senior public officials, academics and journalists. The
delegation met with PLO Executive Committee Secretary General, Mr. Yasser Abd Rabbo and Dr.
Abdullah Abdullah, PLC member and head of Fatah political committee.
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Geneva Initiative leaders meet Swiss Parliamentarian
GI leaders join UN Asia and Pacific meeting on Palestinian - Israeli peace
Geneva Initiative Palestinian and Israeli Directors-General addressed the United Nations Asian and
Pacific meeting in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace.
The event took place in Bangkok, Thailand and looked at obstacles and opportunities on the road
to achieving peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
PPC-GI hosts Meretz USA
PPC-GI organized a one day visit to Ramallah for a delegation of Partners for Progressive Israel
(formerly friends of Meretz USA). The delegation met with PLO Executive Committee secretary
general, Mr. Yasser Abd Rabbo, Prime Minister, Dr. Salaam Fayyad and PLO Executive Committee
member, Dr. Hanaan Ashrawi.
The Geneva Initiative senior leadership,
met with Swiss Members of Parliament, and
Ministers in Bern, Switzerland. Chairman of
the Geneva Initiative, Yasser Abed Rabbo,
and Director-Generals, Nidal Foqaha and
Gadi Baltiansky, met with Swiss Members of
Parliament and different political parties in
order to brief them on the current political
outlook in the region.