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Dopo il succes so del 6° seminario internazionale tenutosi a dicembre, siamo felici di presentarvi la settima edizione del seminario formativo internazionale org anizzato dal centro israelo-palestinese Alternative Information Center (www.alternativenews. org), intitolato “Ponti invece di muri”.
Dal 4 al 9 marzo 2011 l’AIC, un’organizzazione non governativa con sede a Beit Sahour (Betlemme/Cisgiordania), che attrave rso la sua attività giornalistica, di ricerca accademica e di coordi nazione politica promuove l’uguaglianza dei sessi, l'uguaglianza legale, sociale ed economica, cosi come i valori di libertà, democra zia e il rifiuto della politica di segregazione, terrà un seminario di formazione in Cisgiordania.
In coordinazione con numerosi altri gruppi della società civile palestinese ed israe liana, l’AIC accompagnerà i partecipanti attraverso un intenso percorso di seminari, corsi, incontri, dibattiti e visite turistiche al fi ne di amplificare la presa di coscienza sull’attuale situazione pales tinese ed i suoi risvolti economici, politici e sociali. Alla base dell&rsq uo;impegno politico l'AIC pone un’analisi critica della societ&ag rave; palestinese ed israeliana e una visione del conflitto nella sua dimen sione globale.
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I seminari saranno tenuti in inglese.
Le iscrizioni chiudono il 20 febbraio – un minimo di 10 partecipanti è nece ssario perché il seminario possa aver luogo
In allegato il programma provvisorio e il formulario d’iscrizione
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< strong>Per coprire le proprie spese organizzative, l’AIC addebita un contributo di 350€ (1750 NIS) - di cui 100€ da versare in acconto - per il programma completo - comprese tutte le attività, il vitto, l’alloggio e il trasporto sul luogo.
Per qualsiasi informa zione non esitate a contattarci :
oppure: U fficio di Beit Sahour: 00972 2 2775444
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| Time< /span> | 4th March | 5th March | 6th Mar ch |
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| Saturday | Sunday |
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9:00 11:00 | Arrival& nbsp; & Welcome in Beit Sahour | Ramallah Meeting with Health Work Committees: Health impacts of occupat ion | Bethlehem Le cture about the refugees |
| 11:00-13:00 | Introduction to the Field Se minar by Nassar Ibrahim – Lecture: the historical context of the conflict and the dilemma of peace process
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Meeting with the Addamee r Center for Prisoners: Political arrests | Tour of refugee camps and Wall in Bethlehem
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| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch in Beit Sah our | Lunch in Ramallah |
Lunch in Bethlehem |
| 1 4:00-16:00 | Lecture by Jamal Juma: The Wall and the BDS Movement | Meeting with Al Haq- the middle east conflict and the international law | Palestinian women’s social & political role |
| 16:00- 18:30 | Lecture by Refet Kassis : Reli gion and Politics &n bsp; | Tour in Ramallah Muqata3, Graves of Arafat & Mahmud Darwish | Nassar Ibrahim : |
| 18:30- 21:00 | Dinner & AICafé | Dinner and Jadal Band Concert |
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| Lecture about settlement policies & Tour of the occupied Old City of Hebron and settlements by Ahmad Jaradat | Jaffa Meeting with Connie (AIC) The reality of Israeli society
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Jerusalem Meeting at AIC Jerusalem: Issue of judaization of the city with Mikado Warschawski &a mp; Tour of th e settlements. | |
| Tour o f old city of Jaffa | |||
| Lunch in Hebron | Lunch in Jaffa | | |
| Visit to the women handcraft & the ceramics and glass factory
| Jaffa: Meeting with Refusniks (who refused to serve in the Israeli Military ) & with Israeli anti-colonial and social justice activists
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Tour of the Old City of Jerusa lem
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Dinner | Dinner & AICafé | BBQ Party in the desert |
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7th <
/span>International Political Field Seminar
Bridges Instead of Wal
ls!
Organized by the Alternative Information Center
Introduction
In an increasingly glo balized world, it is often the case that quantity of information is privile ged over quality. We often deal with cultures without knowing their histori es or the things that we have in common with them. We generalize about &quo t;East" and "West" forgetting that we have several tradition s, experiences, and values to share. Talking about a cultural conflict, or a "clash of civilizations", is an overly simplistic way of charac terizing differences, leaving historical facts, experiences, and common des ires for interaction far from consideration. Mutual unde rstanding is the basis on which relationships have to be built, because all "sides" share values such as respect, tolerance and peace. Stere otypes should therefore not prevent people from approaching the "other " world, nor limit a constructive dialogue about values, ideals and ou r common future on this planet.
The idea to organize these interna tional field seminars under the slogan “Building Bridges Instead of W alls” came from these firm beliefs. The seminar program proved its po litical, social, and practical importance through the action of the partici pants, who collectively described it as a very rich experience.
We at the Alternative Information Center will make the necessary efforts to continue developing the seminar experience. In this context the ideas, sugg estions and encouragement of the participants and their commitment play an essential role. Let us unite our social, cultural, humanitarian, and politi cal efforts as peoples from many nations in order to end the walls of occup ation, aggression, discrimination and racism. Let us build the bridge of ju stice, peace, equality, human justice and respect.
HO STING ORGANIZATION: The AIC
The Alternative Informa tion Center (AIC) is an internationally oriented, progressive, joint Pales tinian-Israeli activist organization. It is engaged in dissemination of inf ormation, political advocacy, grassroots activism and critical analysis of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. The AIC strives to promote full indiv idual and collective social, economic, political and gender equality. Freed om and democracy, as well as rejection of the philosophy and practice of se paration, are aims that the AIC pursues.
GOALS
The goal of this field seminar is to provid e participants with elements crucial to deeply understanding the context and society of Palestine and Israel, thus enabling them to better advocate on behalf of a just peace in the region.
Directly experiencing the effects of the con flict, as well as the living and political conditions in the Occupied Pales tinian Territories, will provide a unique, on the ground experience, as opp osed to an understanding based on media, propaganda or rumors. This is a ne cessary step in the process of understanding the factors that have led to t he present situation. Comprehensive knowledge is the nec essary starting point for building bridges.
The Palestinian voice is often ignored or accused of extremism. As a joint Pa lestinian-Israeli organisation founded in 1984, the AIC aims to create spaces in which the Palestinian people th emselves explain their struggle and give direct witness to their life under occupation.
During the seminar we will also conduct interactive m eetings and workshops with Israeli experts and associations that share the same values of the AIC and are deeply engaged in promoting a just peace and social justice for both Palestinians and Israelis.
The networkin g of individuals, associations, political parties, information and media wo rkers is fundamental in building a pressure group able to encourage governments and economic groups to act responsibly , without ignoring the consequences of their actions or non-actions.
TOOLS
The tools that will be used to achieve the aims described above include:
- & nbsp; Tours throughout the West Bank, Jerusalem and Jaffa to view fir st-hand the living conditions of Palestinians under occupation
- ; Lectures by Palestinian and Israeli experts about topics including economics, human rights, politics, social issues, international law, histo ry and gender
- Meeting s with politicians, social institutions and grassroots associations< /span>
- &nb sp; Cultural events (concerts, m eeting with Palestinian families, etc)
- &n bsp; Open discussions
- Reflection moments
- & nbsp; Participation in nonviolent Palestinian-led demonstrations
The main guidelines adopted throughout the 7 day field seminar follow a logical path: providing element s for deeper, reflective understandings, having direct experiences, develop ing a critical approach and giving suggestions for effective advocacy.
The first step consists in presenting the general framework of Palestine and Israel with historical and political ele ments.
We will present the AIC vision , policies and activities in the field, and also a more comprehensive globa l perspective related to the attitude of western and Arab countries toward the conflict.
· The first on the ground experience will be a visit to the Apartheid Wall and refugee cam ps in the Bethlehem area.
· &nb sp; The group will attend a demonstration in support of nonviolent resistance.
· During a visit to Hebron, where human rights violations occur on a daily basis, participants will meet an association for the monitoring of settlements in Hebron
· ;During our weekly event at the AICafé, participants will mee t movements for the Nonviolent Resistance.
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&midd ot; &n bsp; A tour of Jaffa will highlight the ongoing di spossession of the Palestinian population there, and will include meetings with Palestinian and Israeli social activists.
· In Ramallah we will explore the topic of detention and political prisoners with an association of specialized lawyers and activists, and have a meetin g with members of the Palestinian Legislative Council and Palestinian polit icians.
· &nb sp; Together we will explore the economic dimensions of the Is raeli occupation, in addition to women and gender issues within both Palest inian and Israeli societies.
· &nbs p; Palestinian activists will present their activities, and pa rticipants will experience the traditional hospitality of a Palestinian fam ily in Beit Sahour.
The draft program is attached. Some changes are possible, although the afo rementioned structure and topics will be maintained.
You can find more info, pictures of the previous editions and past participant exp eriences at:
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Registration d
eadline: 20th February 2011
Minimum participants for the seminar to tak e place: 10
For more information please contact:
Alternative Information Center
Bethlehem +972 2 277 5444
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The cost is EUR 350 (1750 NIS) - EURO 100 deposit and EURO 250 upon arrival
It includes all meals, accomodation, transportation, workshops, visi ts and lectures. This cost does not include transportation to the region or health insurance for the period of the field seminar.
The AIC cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property during the field seminar.
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