Presentation on human rights and religious diversity by Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres at a conference on religious freedom in a pluralistic age, Brigham Young University, October 2011.
Human rights and religions: this has been a topical question ever since religion came to the forefront of current events. Religious diversity is, in fact, integrally connected with cultural diversity, which, as a result of globalisation, has become an unavoidable issue in society, in Europe and elsewhere.
Recommendation, Invitation and Appeal
Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe
This document summarizes the goals and activities of the 2011 Diversity Action Programme in New Zealand. It identifies 10 priorities for improving racial equality and relations: 1) protecting vulnerable children, 2) removing structural discrimination, 3) reducing unemployment disparities, 4) reducing imprisonment disparities, 5) improving Māori representation, 6) ensuring diversity in the new Auckland Council, 7) monitoring the Immigration Act's impact, 8) renewing efforts to support indigenous and community languages, 9) promoting discussion of NZ's report to CERD, and 10) agreeing on plans to implement priorities from a human rights review. Over 650 diversity projects involved 225 participating organizations across sectors to work towards these goals.
“Living Together: Ciudadanía Europea contra el Racismo y la Xenofobia. Decálo...IntegraLocal
Ya está disponible en inglés el documento 'Living Together: Ciudadanía Europea contra el Racismo y la Xenofobia', elaborado por instituciones y asociaciones de siete países europeos con el fin de sentar las bases de actuación ante estos problemas.
Prof. Janet Blake (Shahid Beheshti University, Iran) - Cultural heritage as a...Crew Project
Cultural heritage law has evolved rapidly at the international level, moving from protecting tangible heritage to recognizing the importance of intangible and indigenous heritage. The 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage fundamentally shifted the framework to recognize human rights and sustainability. It acknowledged heritage's role in supporting communities and development. States are now integrating safeguarding intangible heritage into policies for food security, education, environment, employment, and more to achieve sustainable development goals.
This document summarizes library services for minority groups in the Netherlands. It discusses the history of Dutch immigration policies and EU legislation on immigration. It examines several Dutch library websites and their usability for those without Dutch language skills. It also discusses initiatives implemented by Dutch libraries to serve minority populations, such as easy reading collections for children and language learning programs for adults. Research challenges included a lack of recent and detailed information on specific library programs for minority groups. The successful New Americans Program at the Queens Library in New York is presented as a model for providing resources and programming for diverse populations.
Empowering Women in Democratic Processes -CoE dys presentationDEMYC
The Council of Europe is an intergovernmental organization with 47 member states that aims to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Its Youth Sector works to provide young people and policymakers with opportunities to build youth policy and work across Europe. It focuses on priority areas like human rights, social inclusion, participation and living together in diverse societies. The Youth Sector uses instruments like the European Youth Foundation, European Youth Centres, campaigns, partnerships and publications to promote values of intercultural learning, participation and human rights. It faces challenges in reaching all youth, including barriers to inclusion, mobility and bridging divided communities.
HOPE in a nutshell @IALHI International Conference 2012Marco Rendina
The HOPE project aims to aggregate online social and labor history collections from across Europe. It involves partnerships between 10 institutions in 8 countries. The objectives are to develop best practices for digitization, build a social history metadata aggregator and content repository, and create an upgraded labor history portal. HOPE will provide over 880,000 digitized objects like photographs, publications, and recordings to Europeana and other online access points. This will benefit both content providers through international cooperation and users by making collections more accessible.
Human rights and religions: this has been a topical question ever since religion came to the forefront of current events. Religious diversity is, in fact, integrally connected with cultural diversity, which, as a result of globalisation, has become an unavoidable issue in society, in Europe and elsewhere.
Recommendation, Invitation and Appeal
Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe
This document summarizes the goals and activities of the 2011 Diversity Action Programme in New Zealand. It identifies 10 priorities for improving racial equality and relations: 1) protecting vulnerable children, 2) removing structural discrimination, 3) reducing unemployment disparities, 4) reducing imprisonment disparities, 5) improving Māori representation, 6) ensuring diversity in the new Auckland Council, 7) monitoring the Immigration Act's impact, 8) renewing efforts to support indigenous and community languages, 9) promoting discussion of NZ's report to CERD, and 10) agreeing on plans to implement priorities from a human rights review. Over 650 diversity projects involved 225 participating organizations across sectors to work towards these goals.
“Living Together: Ciudadanía Europea contra el Racismo y la Xenofobia. Decálo...IntegraLocal
Ya está disponible en inglés el documento 'Living Together: Ciudadanía Europea contra el Racismo y la Xenofobia', elaborado por instituciones y asociaciones de siete países europeos con el fin de sentar las bases de actuación ante estos problemas.
Prof. Janet Blake (Shahid Beheshti University, Iran) - Cultural heritage as a...Crew Project
Cultural heritage law has evolved rapidly at the international level, moving from protecting tangible heritage to recognizing the importance of intangible and indigenous heritage. The 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage fundamentally shifted the framework to recognize human rights and sustainability. It acknowledged heritage's role in supporting communities and development. States are now integrating safeguarding intangible heritage into policies for food security, education, environment, employment, and more to achieve sustainable development goals.
This document summarizes library services for minority groups in the Netherlands. It discusses the history of Dutch immigration policies and EU legislation on immigration. It examines several Dutch library websites and their usability for those without Dutch language skills. It also discusses initiatives implemented by Dutch libraries to serve minority populations, such as easy reading collections for children and language learning programs for adults. Research challenges included a lack of recent and detailed information on specific library programs for minority groups. The successful New Americans Program at the Queens Library in New York is presented as a model for providing resources and programming for diverse populations.
Empowering Women in Democratic Processes -CoE dys presentationDEMYC
The Council of Europe is an intergovernmental organization with 47 member states that aims to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Its Youth Sector works to provide young people and policymakers with opportunities to build youth policy and work across Europe. It focuses on priority areas like human rights, social inclusion, participation and living together in diverse societies. The Youth Sector uses instruments like the European Youth Foundation, European Youth Centres, campaigns, partnerships and publications to promote values of intercultural learning, participation and human rights. It faces challenges in reaching all youth, including barriers to inclusion, mobility and bridging divided communities.
HOPE in a nutshell @IALHI International Conference 2012Marco Rendina
The HOPE project aims to aggregate online social and labor history collections from across Europe. It involves partnerships between 10 institutions in 8 countries. The objectives are to develop best practices for digitization, build a social history metadata aggregator and content repository, and create an upgraded labor history portal. HOPE will provide over 880,000 digitized objects like photographs, publications, and recordings to Europeana and other online access points. This will benefit both content providers through international cooperation and users by making collections more accessible.
The Universal Peace Federation and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. International Leadership Conferences, symposia and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by "track II" diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being.
In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions.
Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.
The discussion focuses on why religion and religious leaders are key to peacebuilding, as well as the challenges of the interfaith landscape in Nigeria. Inferences will be drawn from the Northern region and other parts of the country, as well as other parts of the world where KAICIID is currently working to find lasting solutions. Furthermore, emphasis will be laid on the socioeconomic problems that are caused by these conflicts and the urgent need for Nigeria to put a stop to them.
The document outlines the history and purpose of the Parliament of the World's Religions, a major interfaith event that began in 1893. It discusses the goals of promoting respectful interreligious dialogue and collaboration to address issues like poverty, the environment, and peace. The upcoming 2009 Parliament in Melbourne, Australia is described, including its daily schedule of observances, panel discussions, workshops, and plenary sessions covering topics from different religious perspectives.
This document provides an overview of race relations in New Zealand in 2010. It summarizes the key issues discussed at the annual New Zealand Diversity Forum, including progress made on Treaty settlements and indigenous rights, ongoing discrimination faced by Asian New Zealanders, concerns over high imprisonment rates of Māori, and ensuring representation of Māori, Pacific and ethnic groups in local government. The forum aimed to compare notes on diversity issues, identify practical steps forward in race relations, and outline priorities for the upcoming human rights action plan. While some progress has been made, issues around Māori unemployment, discrimination, and imprisonment rates remain ongoing areas of focus.
An overview of the work of the Universal Peace Federation in 2013 including programs promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation, peace and security, marriage and family, and humanitarian service,
On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society.
UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”
UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships.
UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.
Harmony Centres and Clubs to Promote Sustainable Peace in Sri LankaNirekha De Silva
Recovering from thirty years of conflict, the greatest challenge Sri Lanka was facing in 2013 was to maintain the peace and stability it has achieved. Although political violence ended in Sri Lanka in May 2009, the ideologies of communalism and sectarianism remained in the fringes of Sri Lankan society. The Harmony Centres and clubs concept was introduced in Sri Lanka with the understanding that taking peace for granted and failure to invest in social harmony will return Sri Lanka to social unrest and conflict; and recognizing community initiatives are imperative in advancing the spirit of reconciliation as social harmony cannot be achieved by the directives of the state alone.
The mission of the Harmony Centres and Clubs is to promote inter-ethnic, intercultural, and inter-religious understanding and interactions and provide holistic education for conflict transformation in contributing towards the development of a trusting and resilient nation.
The document discusses the work of ACON's LGBTI Domestic and Family Violence Anti-Violence Project (AVP) in Australia. The AVP provides casework and advocacy for LGBTI people experiencing domestic violence, trains service providers, conducts research, and engages LGBTI communities. It has worked to build the capacity of mainstream organizations and develop resources like Another Closet. Current projects include a survey on experiences with domestic violence services, working with intersex and transgender groups, and producing a film about diverse LGBTI experiences with domestic violence. Challenges include continued funding and building the evidence base around LGBTI domestic violence.
This document provides information about Steve Farrell and Humanity's Team, a global grassroots spiritual movement. It summarizes that Steve Farrell founded two Silicon Valley companies and now leads Humanity's Team, which operates in over 90 countries with over 50,000 volunteers. The movement's goals are to awaken people to the idea that we are all interconnected and promote a sustainable world of peace and harmony. It outlines Humanity's Team's programs, governance structure, and cultural diversity statement as it works to connect people spiritually and address global problems.
This is a short presentation of the purpose, goals, mission and activities of the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta - along with information about how you can get involved.
This document outlines a research proposal on establishing harmony and peace in Sri Lanka through social work intervention. It begins with an introduction to social work and its role in improving human conditions. The methodology section notes it will use quantitative and qualitative methods based on social work ethics. Key points of the proposal include examining religious conflicts from an unbiased perspective, promoting attitudes of national integration, equality, and patriotism to overcome divisions, and implementing suggestions such as inclusive national policies, education reforms, and allowing freedom to visit religious sites to reduce disadvantages of conflicts and create religious understanding. The conclusion restates the importance of respecting human rights and diversity.
The document summarizes programs and services offered by The 519, a community center in Toronto that serves LGBTQ communities. The 519 provides counseling, support groups, children's programs, programs for seniors, families and queer parents, food security services, and programs addressing anti-violence, anti-poverty, immigrants and refugees. The goal is to meet the diverse needs of LGBTQ individuals and families through community building, advocacy, and promoting inclusion.
This document summarizes a presentation on contemporary issues facing Indigenous Australians. It provides background on Indigenous demographics, health issues like life expectancy, and campaigns like Close the Gap. It discusses the human rights approach to improving Indigenous health and outlines the origins and goals of the Close the Gap campaign, which aims to reduce health inequalities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within 25 years.
Building Community Resilience to Prevent Conflict (BCRPC)Adnan Khuram Hayat
The document provides an overview of a project orientation and kickoff ceremony for a project called "Building Community Resilience to Prevent Conflict". The objectives are to introduce the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Organization for Community Development, and provide an overview of the project. The project will build the capacity of 600 youth and women across 3 districts to prevent conflicts, form 10 community protection groups to promote tolerance, and train 60 group members to address human rights issues and religious conflicts.
The document summarizes the work of the Latino Community Association in Central Oregon. It discusses how the LCA addresses issues like language barriers, cultural barriers, education gaps, and helping immigrants adjust to US culture and systems. It outlines the services provided by the LCA, including information/referrals, education programs, cultural events, and volunteer opportunities. Charts show demographic data on Latino population growth and the LCA's impacts over time, such as numbers of clients served and partnerships developed. The LCA aims to strengthen families, provide educational opportunities, and enrich community through cultural exchange.
Understanding Global Diversity 2024 Greg DeShields.pptxGregory DeShields
Global diversity refers to the presence of diverse perspectives, experiences, cultures, and identities within organizations, communities, and societies worldwide. It encompasses a broad range of dimensions, including but not limited to:
Cultural Diversity: Cultural diversity encompasses differences in beliefs, customs, traditions, languages, and values among people from different cultural backgrounds. It includes aspects such as nationality, ethnicity, religion, and heritage.
Ethnic Diversity: Ethnic diversity refers to the variety of ethnic groups and races represented within a population. It acknowledges the unique identities, histories, and experiences of individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Gender Diversity: Gender diversity recognizes the differences and complexities of gender identity and expression. It encompasses the full spectrum of gender identities, including male, female, transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Generational Diversity: Generational diversity acknowledges the different perspectives, values, and communication styles of individuals from different generations, such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.
Ability Diversity: Ability diversity, also known as disability or differently-abled diversity, encompasses variations in physical, cognitive, sensory, and developmental abilities. It recognizes the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with disabilities.
Socioeconomic Diversity: Socioeconomic diversity reflects differences in socioeconomic status, income levels, educational backgrounds, and access to resources and opportunities. It addresses disparities in wealth, privilege, and social mobility among individuals and communities.
Linguistic Diversity: Linguistic diversity recognizes the multitude of languages and dialects spoken by people around the world. It encompasses variations in language usage, proficiency, and communication styles within multicultural and multilingual societies.
Geographic Diversity: Geographic diversity acknowledges the diversity of geographical locations, regions, and environments inhabited by people globally. It considers factors such as urban-rural divides, geographical landscapes, and climate conditions.
Global diversity is important because it enriches societies, fosters innovation, and promotes understanding and collaboration across cultures and borders. Embracing and celebrating diversity helps organizations and communities thrive in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world, driving positive social change and sustainable development on a global scale.
This document discusses the issues surrounding donations to libraries and freedom of expression. It notes that while freedom of expression is an important principle for libraries, they also have limited resources and must make selection decisions about donations. The document examines a specific case where the Church of Scientology argued that library rejections of its book donations violated its freedom of expression. While some librarians reject Scientology materials due to views of the organization, others argue donations should be considered based on objective criteria rather than personal views to uphold principles of freedom of expression.
Restorative approaches to community conflicts with an ethnic twist: An agenda...Henrik Elonheimo
Elonheimo H & Samela T (2017) Restorative approaches to community conflicts with an ethnic twist: An agenda for research and integration. A presentation held at NSfK Research Seminar, Örenäs Slott, May 10, 2017.
The document summarizes the many resources and services provided by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to support congregations and advance social justice, including religious education materials, ministerial credentialing and support, publications, online resources, advocacy and social justice initiatives, leadership training, and consultation services in areas like membership growth and financial planning. It emphasizes that without the UUA, congregations would lack important resources for starting new congregations, finding ministers, developing leaders, connecting with other congregations, and furthering their social justice work.
This document provides an overview of healthy communities and community development. It discusses the history of the healthy communities movement in Canada from the 1840s onward. Key frameworks and definitions are outlined, including the WHO's definition of health and the Ottawa Charter. Determinants of health are identified along with characteristics of healthy communities. Principles of healthy communities strategies include asset-based community development, equitable engagement, intersectoral involvement, and health policy. Community development is defined as a process that creates economic and social progress through community participation and initiative. The benefits of taking a healthy communities approach are also summarized.
The Universal Peace Federation and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. International Leadership Conferences, symposia and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by "track II" diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being.
In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions.
Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.
The discussion focuses on why religion and religious leaders are key to peacebuilding, as well as the challenges of the interfaith landscape in Nigeria. Inferences will be drawn from the Northern region and other parts of the country, as well as other parts of the world where KAICIID is currently working to find lasting solutions. Furthermore, emphasis will be laid on the socioeconomic problems that are caused by these conflicts and the urgent need for Nigeria to put a stop to them.
The document outlines the history and purpose of the Parliament of the World's Religions, a major interfaith event that began in 1893. It discusses the goals of promoting respectful interreligious dialogue and collaboration to address issues like poverty, the environment, and peace. The upcoming 2009 Parliament in Melbourne, Australia is described, including its daily schedule of observances, panel discussions, workshops, and plenary sessions covering topics from different religious perspectives.
This document provides an overview of race relations in New Zealand in 2010. It summarizes the key issues discussed at the annual New Zealand Diversity Forum, including progress made on Treaty settlements and indigenous rights, ongoing discrimination faced by Asian New Zealanders, concerns over high imprisonment rates of Māori, and ensuring representation of Māori, Pacific and ethnic groups in local government. The forum aimed to compare notes on diversity issues, identify practical steps forward in race relations, and outline priorities for the upcoming human rights action plan. While some progress has been made, issues around Māori unemployment, discrimination, and imprisonment rates remain ongoing areas of focus.
An overview of the work of the Universal Peace Federation in 2013 including programs promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation, peace and security, marriage and family, and humanitarian service,
On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society.
UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”
UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships.
UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.
Harmony Centres and Clubs to Promote Sustainable Peace in Sri LankaNirekha De Silva
Recovering from thirty years of conflict, the greatest challenge Sri Lanka was facing in 2013 was to maintain the peace and stability it has achieved. Although political violence ended in Sri Lanka in May 2009, the ideologies of communalism and sectarianism remained in the fringes of Sri Lankan society. The Harmony Centres and clubs concept was introduced in Sri Lanka with the understanding that taking peace for granted and failure to invest in social harmony will return Sri Lanka to social unrest and conflict; and recognizing community initiatives are imperative in advancing the spirit of reconciliation as social harmony cannot be achieved by the directives of the state alone.
The mission of the Harmony Centres and Clubs is to promote inter-ethnic, intercultural, and inter-religious understanding and interactions and provide holistic education for conflict transformation in contributing towards the development of a trusting and resilient nation.
The document discusses the work of ACON's LGBTI Domestic and Family Violence Anti-Violence Project (AVP) in Australia. The AVP provides casework and advocacy for LGBTI people experiencing domestic violence, trains service providers, conducts research, and engages LGBTI communities. It has worked to build the capacity of mainstream organizations and develop resources like Another Closet. Current projects include a survey on experiences with domestic violence services, working with intersex and transgender groups, and producing a film about diverse LGBTI experiences with domestic violence. Challenges include continued funding and building the evidence base around LGBTI domestic violence.
This document provides information about Steve Farrell and Humanity's Team, a global grassroots spiritual movement. It summarizes that Steve Farrell founded two Silicon Valley companies and now leads Humanity's Team, which operates in over 90 countries with over 50,000 volunteers. The movement's goals are to awaken people to the idea that we are all interconnected and promote a sustainable world of peace and harmony. It outlines Humanity's Team's programs, governance structure, and cultural diversity statement as it works to connect people spiritually and address global problems.
This is a short presentation of the purpose, goals, mission and activities of the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta - along with information about how you can get involved.
This document outlines a research proposal on establishing harmony and peace in Sri Lanka through social work intervention. It begins with an introduction to social work and its role in improving human conditions. The methodology section notes it will use quantitative and qualitative methods based on social work ethics. Key points of the proposal include examining religious conflicts from an unbiased perspective, promoting attitudes of national integration, equality, and patriotism to overcome divisions, and implementing suggestions such as inclusive national policies, education reforms, and allowing freedom to visit religious sites to reduce disadvantages of conflicts and create religious understanding. The conclusion restates the importance of respecting human rights and diversity.
The document summarizes programs and services offered by The 519, a community center in Toronto that serves LGBTQ communities. The 519 provides counseling, support groups, children's programs, programs for seniors, families and queer parents, food security services, and programs addressing anti-violence, anti-poverty, immigrants and refugees. The goal is to meet the diverse needs of LGBTQ individuals and families through community building, advocacy, and promoting inclusion.
This document summarizes a presentation on contemporary issues facing Indigenous Australians. It provides background on Indigenous demographics, health issues like life expectancy, and campaigns like Close the Gap. It discusses the human rights approach to improving Indigenous health and outlines the origins and goals of the Close the Gap campaign, which aims to reduce health inequalities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within 25 years.
Building Community Resilience to Prevent Conflict (BCRPC)Adnan Khuram Hayat
The document provides an overview of a project orientation and kickoff ceremony for a project called "Building Community Resilience to Prevent Conflict". The objectives are to introduce the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Organization for Community Development, and provide an overview of the project. The project will build the capacity of 600 youth and women across 3 districts to prevent conflicts, form 10 community protection groups to promote tolerance, and train 60 group members to address human rights issues and religious conflicts.
The document summarizes the work of the Latino Community Association in Central Oregon. It discusses how the LCA addresses issues like language barriers, cultural barriers, education gaps, and helping immigrants adjust to US culture and systems. It outlines the services provided by the LCA, including information/referrals, education programs, cultural events, and volunteer opportunities. Charts show demographic data on Latino population growth and the LCA's impacts over time, such as numbers of clients served and partnerships developed. The LCA aims to strengthen families, provide educational opportunities, and enrich community through cultural exchange.
Understanding Global Diversity 2024 Greg DeShields.pptxGregory DeShields
Global diversity refers to the presence of diverse perspectives, experiences, cultures, and identities within organizations, communities, and societies worldwide. It encompasses a broad range of dimensions, including but not limited to:
Cultural Diversity: Cultural diversity encompasses differences in beliefs, customs, traditions, languages, and values among people from different cultural backgrounds. It includes aspects such as nationality, ethnicity, religion, and heritage.
Ethnic Diversity: Ethnic diversity refers to the variety of ethnic groups and races represented within a population. It acknowledges the unique identities, histories, and experiences of individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Gender Diversity: Gender diversity recognizes the differences and complexities of gender identity and expression. It encompasses the full spectrum of gender identities, including male, female, transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Generational Diversity: Generational diversity acknowledges the different perspectives, values, and communication styles of individuals from different generations, such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.
Ability Diversity: Ability diversity, also known as disability or differently-abled diversity, encompasses variations in physical, cognitive, sensory, and developmental abilities. It recognizes the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with disabilities.
Socioeconomic Diversity: Socioeconomic diversity reflects differences in socioeconomic status, income levels, educational backgrounds, and access to resources and opportunities. It addresses disparities in wealth, privilege, and social mobility among individuals and communities.
Linguistic Diversity: Linguistic diversity recognizes the multitude of languages and dialects spoken by people around the world. It encompasses variations in language usage, proficiency, and communication styles within multicultural and multilingual societies.
Geographic Diversity: Geographic diversity acknowledges the diversity of geographical locations, regions, and environments inhabited by people globally. It considers factors such as urban-rural divides, geographical landscapes, and climate conditions.
Global diversity is important because it enriches societies, fosters innovation, and promotes understanding and collaboration across cultures and borders. Embracing and celebrating diversity helps organizations and communities thrive in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world, driving positive social change and sustainable development on a global scale.
This document discusses the issues surrounding donations to libraries and freedom of expression. It notes that while freedom of expression is an important principle for libraries, they also have limited resources and must make selection decisions about donations. The document examines a specific case where the Church of Scientology argued that library rejections of its book donations violated its freedom of expression. While some librarians reject Scientology materials due to views of the organization, others argue donations should be considered based on objective criteria rather than personal views to uphold principles of freedom of expression.
Restorative approaches to community conflicts with an ethnic twist: An agenda...Henrik Elonheimo
Elonheimo H & Samela T (2017) Restorative approaches to community conflicts with an ethnic twist: An agenda for research and integration. A presentation held at NSfK Research Seminar, Örenäs Slott, May 10, 2017.
The document summarizes the many resources and services provided by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to support congregations and advance social justice, including religious education materials, ministerial credentialing and support, publications, online resources, advocacy and social justice initiatives, leadership training, and consultation services in areas like membership growth and financial planning. It emphasizes that without the UUA, congregations would lack important resources for starting new congregations, finding ministers, developing leaders, connecting with other congregations, and furthering their social justice work.
This document provides an overview of healthy communities and community development. It discusses the history of the healthy communities movement in Canada from the 1840s onward. Key frameworks and definitions are outlined, including the WHO's definition of health and the Ottawa Charter. Determinants of health are identified along with characteristics of healthy communities. Principles of healthy communities strategies include asset-based community development, equitable engagement, intersectoral involvement, and health policy. Community development is defined as a process that creates economic and social progress through community participation and initiative. The benefits of taking a healthy communities approach are also summarized.
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1. Human Rights and Religious Diversity
The role of the NZ Human Rights
Commission
Joris de Bres
Race Relations Commissioner
New Zealand Human Right Commission
Brigham Young University, Utah,
October 2011
4. New Zealand Legislation
• NZ Bill of Rights Act
guarantees freedom of
thought, conscience, and
religion, manifestation of
religion and belief, and
rights of (religious)
minorities to profess and
practice their religion.
• Human Rights Act makes it
unlawful to discriminate on
the grounds of religious or
ethical belief
5. NZ Human Rights Commission:
Principal Functions
1 To advocate and promote
respect for, and an
understanding and
appreciation of, human
rights in New Zealand
society
2 To encourage the
maintenance and
development of
harmonious relations
between individuals and
among the diverse groups
in New Zealand society.
6. Partnership with Victoria University
Religious Studies Programme
• Largest religious studies
programme in New
Zealand
• Experts in a wide range of
different traditions,
themes and approaches
• UNESCO Chair in
Interreligious
Understanding and
Relations
• Centre for Study of Islam
and Muslim Cultures
7. Post 9/11
• Growth in Islamophobia
• Sporadic vandalism/arson
directed at mosques
• First national interfaith
forum held at Parliament
in February 2003,
continues annually
• Links established between
faith communities for
solidarity and dialogue
8. Desecration of Jewish graves
• Two separate incidents
in Wellington in July and
August 2004
• In second incident, 100
headstones were
broken and a Jewish
prayer house set on fire
9. Community response
• Joint statement from leaders of
many sectors of society
• Unanimous resolution by
Parliament
• Demonstration and forum at
Parliament
• Call for practical suggestions on
the way forward for racial
harmony
• Adoption of ten point
programme, including promoting
interfaith dialogue
• Human Rights Commission asked
to lead implementation
• Evolved into the NZ Diversity
Action Programme
10. NZ Diversity Action Programme
Four goals
• To recognise and
celebrate cultural
diversity
• To promote equal
enjoyment of human
rights irrespective of race,
religion etc
• To foster harmonious
relations
• To give effect to the
Treaty of Waitangi
11. NZ Diversity Action Programme
• Facilitated by HRC
• Partnership with 250
organisations
• Participation requires at
least one diversity project
or programme
• Must be renewed
annually
• Over 650 projects
registered for 2011
• Includes faith/interfaith
groups
12. Review of Human Rights in
New Zealand, 2004
• Included section on the
right to freedom of religion
and belief
• Generally positive
assessment
• Issues identified included
human rights conflicts,
discrimination,
accommodation of religious
practice in schools and
workplaces, religion in state
ceremonials, state
recognition of religious
diversity
13. Asia Pacific Regional Dialogue on
Interfaith Cooperation, 2004 - 2009
• Initiative of Australia, Indonesia, Philippines
and NZ governments
• Primarily driven by regional security concerns
• Uniquely brought together twelve faith and
community representatives from each of 14
countries in the region
• New Zealand delegation comprised religious
leaders, Victoria University Religious Studies
Programme, Human Rights Commission
14. Regional dialogues (5)
• Yogyakarta, Indonesia
December 2004 (interfaith
cooperation)
• Cebu, Philippines, December
2006 (peace, development
and human dignity)
• Waitangi, New Zealand, May
2007 (building bridges)
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April
2008 (peace and harmony)
• Perth, Australia, October 2009
(regional challenges and
cooperation)
• Interrelationship with UN
Alliance of Civilisations
15. NZ Delegation Recommendations
from Yogyakarta 2005
• Regional and national framework
• Mechanism for government – faith community
relations
• Development of a statement on religious
tolerance
Recommendations reported back to
Government and National Interfaith Forum
Government asked Human Rights Commission
to facilitate development of statement
16. Religious Diversity Network
• Established in 2005
• Human Rights Commission facilitates, accepted by faith
and interfaith groups
• Newsletter published monthly with contributed items
• Annual religious diversity forum
• Development of statements/guidelines
• Able to be activated to respond to issues if needed
17. Annual Religious Diversity Forum
• Held as part of the annual New Zealand Diversity
Forum
• Focus on elements of the Religious Diversity
Statement
• Topics covered: Challenges of religious diversity
(2005), Government and Faith Communities
(2006),Religion in Schools (2007), Discrimination
and Harassment (2008), Religion in the
Workplace (2009), Religion and the Media (2010)
and the State and Religion (2011).
18. The Danish Cartoons, February 2006
• Human Rights Commission able to activate the
Yogyakarta delegation, religious diversity
network and media and journalism trainers
• Urgent meeting convened which resulted in
agreement including affirmation of freedom
of expression and media responsibility, a
media apology and commitment, and ongoing
dialogue on cultural and religious diversity in
the media
19. Religious Diversity Statement, 2007
• Developed through public
consultation and with
widespread public debate
• Contains a preamble, nine
brief statements and a
commentary
• Endorsed by major faith
groups
• Introduction by the Prime
Minister
• Thousands of copies
printed and distributed
20. Five yearly review of human rights
2010
• Civil and political rights
• Economic and social and
cultural rights
• Includes section on
religion and belief
• Priorities areas for action:
guidelines, teacher
training and support,
immigration amendment,
Government and faith
communities relationship
21. Annual Reports
• Human Rights Commission’s First
Race Relations Report (Race
Relations in 2004) published in
March 2005
• Aim to report developments in
relation to diversity, human
rights, indigenous rights,
discrimination, religious diversity,
research
• Published every year since then,
provides a snapshot of
developments in religious
diversity and issues that need to
be addressed
• Religious diversity section
presented annually to National
Interfaith Forum
22. Publications HRC/VUW
• Muslim Women, Dress Codes and Human
Rights (2005)
• National Interfaith Directory (2006)
• Religious Diversity Statement (2007)
• Religion in Schools (2009)
• Religion in the Workplace (2011)
• Human Rights Reviews (2004, 2010)
• Annual reports (2005 – 2011)
23. Summary
• Human Rights Commission focus beyond
discrimination to promoting and protecting
harmonious relationships and cultural and
religious diversity
• Human rights framework for promoting
respect for religious diversity
• Partnership between the Commission and
Victoria University Religious Studies
Programme
24. Summary
• Working relationships between delegation
members to the Asia Pacific Regional Dialogue to
promote interfaith cooperation
• Annual national interfaith forums organised by
regional interfaith councils, include consideration
of outcomes of Asia Pacific regional dialogues
• Annual religious diversity forum focused on
human rights organised by HRC and VUW to
complement the annual national interfaith forum
with keynote papers by VUW
25. Summary
• National religious diversity network facilitated
by HRC
• Religious diversity statement developed by
VUW/HRC involving government and faith
communities (and then endorsed by them)
• Consistent publication of a monthly religious
diversity newsletter for past six years by HRC
• Publication of guidelines on religious diversity
in various domains by VUW/HRC
26. Summary
• Annual report on developments in religious
diversity
• Periodic review of human rights (incl. freedom
of religion and belief)
• Government engagement through Prime
Minister’s Office, Foreign Affairs, Social
Development, Ethnic Affairs, local
government, Parliament