COEXISTENCE INTERNATIONAL is an initiative committed to strengthening the field of policymakers, practitioners, researchers, advocates, organizations and networks promoting coexistence at local, national and international levels. CI promotes a complementary approach to coexistence work through facilitating connections, learning, reflection, and strategic thinking between those in the coexistence field and those in related areas.
PUBLICATIONS
Repression and gross violations of human rights are both a cause and a symptom of inter-group conflict. The latest paper in CI's Complementary Approaches to Coexistence Work series, "Focus on Coexistence and Human Rights,"Â examines the relationship between the field of coexistence or inter-group relations and the field of human rights. While addressing the perceived tensions between practitioners in both fields, this paper demonstrates the potential for these practitioners to cooperate with and learn from each other. The paper makes the case for more complementary efforts between the fields with specific recommendations for skills-sharing and relationship-building. By approaching inter-group tensions and human rights issues in a multi-faceted way, the fields can work together to build sustainable peace.
As donors face the enormous issues confronting global society today, a primary question is how diverse problems can be effectively addressed. Coexistence work presents a flexible framework for preventing conflict and finding common ground between groups. Supporting Sustainable Frameworks for Conflict Transformation makes the case for increased funding of work on inter-group relations, as well as more integrated funding and an application of a "coexistence lens" to international funding strategies. Key trends and implications in international giving are analyzed, and specific recommendations for the donor community are enumerated.
COEXISTENCEÂ INÂ THEÂ NEWS
"Hokkaido's ethnic tribe gets recognition"-- The Washington Times, August 8, 2008
In early June, Japan's parliament passed a resolution to recognize the ethnic Ainu of the island of Hokkaido as the country's indigenous people. However, after a century of policies aimed at forced assimilation and relocation of the ethnic group, and banning of certain cultural traditions, indigenous rights groups and many Ainu people believe that more needs to be done.
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SPOTLIGHT
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- Title:Belize Country Study
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- Description:As part of its series of case studies looking at coexistence in different countries, CI recently commissioned a brief report
on Belize. Known as a haven of multiculturalism and respect for diversity, Belize has yet to experience the destabilizing
tensions and violence between groups common in many neighboring Central American countries. This report describes the different
groups in Belize, and examines relations between them. Subtle tensions ...
- Story:As part of its series of case studies looking at coexistence in different countries, CI recently commissioned a brief report
on Belize. Known as a haven of multiculturalism and respect for diversity, Belize has yet to experience the destabilizing
tensions and violence between groups common in many neighboring Central American countries. This report describes the different
groups in Belize, and examines relations between them. Subtle tensions between these groups remain below the surface, but
have the potential to erupt if not addressed through policies and initiatives concerning language and education, among others.
The report examines current policies in the country and analyzes what is still needed to ensure that Belize remains a key
example of positive coexistence. The country study is accessible at www.coexistence.net/pubs/publications.html.
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- posted on:2008-08-11
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