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Dopo il successo del 6° seminario internazionale tenu tosi a dicembre, siamo felici di presentarvi la settima edizione del semin ario formativo internazionale organizzato dal centro israelo-palestinese A lternative 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 attraverso la sua attività giornalist ica, di ricerca accademica e di coordinazione politica promuove l’ug uaglianza dei sessi, l'uguaglianza legale, sociale ed economica, cosi come i valori di libertà, democrazia 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 israeliana, l’AIC accompagner& agrave; i partecipanti attraverso un intenso percorso di seminari, corsi, incontri, dibattiti e visite turistiche al fine di amplificare la presa di coscienza sull’attuale situazione palestinese ed i suoi risvolti ec onomici, politici e sociali. Alla base dell’impegno politico l'A IC pone un’analisi critica della società palestinese ed israel iana e una visione del conflitto nella sua dimensione globale.
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I seminari s aranno tenuti in inglese.
Le iscrizioni chiudono il 20 febbraio & ndash; un minimo di 10 partecipanti è necessario perché il se minario possa aver luogo
In allegato il programma provvisorio e i l formulario d’iscrizione
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Per coprire le pro prie spese organizzative, l’AIC addebita un contributo di 350€ (1750 NIS) - di cui 100€ da versare in acconto - per il programma com pleto - comprese tutte le attività, il vitto, l’alloggio e il trasporto sul luogo.
Per qualsiasi informazione non esitate a co ntattarci :
oppure: Ufficio di Beit Sahour: 00972 2 2775444
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| 11:00-13:00 |
Introduction to the Field Seminar by Nassar Ibrahim – Lecture: the h istorical context of the conflict and the dilemma of peace process
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13:00-14:00 | Lunch in Beit Sahour | Lunch in Ramallah | Lunch in Bethlehem |
| 14:00-16:00 | Lecture by Jamal Juma: The Wall and the BDS Movement< /span> | Meeting with Al Haq- the middle&n bsp; east conflict and the i nternational law | Palestinian women’s social & political role |
| 16:00-18:30 | Lecture by Refet Kassis : Religion and Politics
| Tour in Ramallah Muqata3, Graves of Arafat & Mahmud Darwish | Nass ar Ibrahim: < p style="text-align: center; line-height: normal" class="MsoNormal" align=" center">Development under occupation |
| 1 8:30- 21:00 | Dinner & amp; Film The Iron W all | Dinner & AICafé | Dinner and Jadal Ban d Concert |
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7th March
8th March
9th March
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
He bron
Lecture abo ut settlement policies
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Tour of the oc cupied Old City of Hebron and settlements
by Ahmad Jaradat
Jaffa
Meeting with
The reality of Israeli society
Jerusalem
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Tour of old city of Jaffa
Lunch in Hebron
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Lunch in Jerusalem
Visit to the women handcraft
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the ceramics and gla ss factory
Jaffa: Meeting with Refusniks (who refused to serve in the Israeli Military)
& with Israeli anti-colonial and social just ice activists
Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem
Dinner
Dinner & AICafé ;
BBQ Party in the de sert
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Organized by th e Alternative Information Center
Introduction
In an increasingly globalized world, it is often the case that quantity of information is privileged over quality. We often deal wi th cultures without knowing their histories or the things that we have in common with them. We generalize about "East" and "West" ; forgetting that we have several traditions, experiences, and values to s hare. Talking about a cultural conflict, or a "clash of civilizations ", is an overly simplistic way of characterizing differences, leaving historical facts, experiences, and common desires for interaction far fro m consideration. Mutual understanding is the basis on w hich relationships have to be built, because all "sides" share v alues such as respect, tolerance and peace. Stereotypes should therefore n ot prevent people from approaching the "other" world, nor limit a constructive dialogue about values, ideals and our common future on this planet.
The idea to organize these international field seminars under the slogan “Building Bridges Instead of Walls” came from these firm beliefs. The seminar program proved its political, social, and practical importance through the action of the participants, who collecti vely described it as a very rich experience.
We at the Alternati ve Information Center will make the necessary efforts to continue develop ing the seminar experience. In this context the ideas, suggestions and enc ouragement of the participants and their commitment play an essential role . Let us unite our social, cultural, humanitarian, and political efforts a s peoples from many nations in order to end the walls of occupation, aggre ssion, discrimination and racism. Let us build the bridge of justice, peac e, equality, human justice and respect.
HOSTING ORGA NIZATION: The AIC
The Alternative Information Cen ter (AIC) is an internationally oriented, progressive, joint Palestinian-I sraeli activist organization. It is engaged in dissemination of informatio n, political advocacy, grassroots activism and critical analysis of the Pa lestinian and Israeli conflict. The AIC strives to promote full individual and collective social, economic, political and gender equality. Freedom a nd democracy, as well as rejection of the philosophy and practice of separ ation, are aims that the AIC pursues.
GOALS
The goal of this field seminar is to provide participants with elements crucial to deeply understanding the context and society of Palestine and Israel, thus enabling them to b etter advocate on behalf of a just peace in the region.
< span style="font-size: 11pt">Directly experiencing the effects of the conf lict, as well as the living and political conditions in the Occupied Pales tinian Territories, will provide a unique, on the ground experience, as op posed to an understanding based on media, propaganda or rumors. This is a necessary step in the process of understanding the factors that have led t o the present situation. Comprehensive knowledge is the necessary starting point for building bridges.
The Palestinian v oice is often ignored or accused of extremism. As a join t Palestinian-Israeli organisation founded in 1984, the AIC aims to create spaces in which the Palestinian people themselves explain their struggle and give direct witness to their life u nder occupation.
The n etworking of individuals, associations, political parties, information and media workers is fundamental in building a pressure group able to encourage governments and economic groups to act r esponsibly, without ignoring the consequences of their actions or non- actions.
The tools that will be used to achieve the aims described above include:
- & nbsp; Meetings with progressive Israeli so cial and political groups
- &nb sp; Lectures by P alestinian and Israeli experts about topics including economics, human rig hts, politics, social issues, international law, history and gender
- Meetings with politicians, social institutions and grassroots associations
- &n bsp; Cultural even ts (concerts, meeting with Palestinian families, etc)
- Open discussions
- Reflection moments
- &nb sp; Participation in nonviolent Pale stinian-led demonstrations
PROGRAM< /strong>
The main guidelines adopted throughout the 7 day field seminar follow a logical path: providing elements for deeper, reflective understan dings, having direct experiences, developing a critical approach and givin g suggestions for effective advocacy.
The first step consists in presenting the genera l framework of Palestine and Israel with historical and political elements.
We will p resent the AIC vision, policies and activities in the field, and also a mo re comprehensive global 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 A partheid Wall and refugee camps in the Bethlehem area.
· &n bsp; The group will attend a demonst ration in support of nonviolent resistance.
· During a visit to Hebron, where human rig hts violations occur on a daily basis, participants will meet an associati on for the monitoring of settlements in Hebron
· &nbs p; During our weekly ev ent at the AICafé, participants will meet movements for the Nonviole nt Resistance.
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· &nb sp; A tour of Jaffa will highlight the on going dispossession of the Palestinian population there, and will include meetings with Palestinian and Israeli social activists.
· ; In Ramall ah we will explore the topic of detention and political prisoners with an association of specialized lawyers and activists, and have a meeting with members of the Palestinian Legislative Council and Palestinian politicians .
· &nbs p; Together we will explore the economic dimensions of the Israeli occupation, in add ition to women and gender issues within both Palestinian and Israeli socie ties.
· A le cture about Israeli society will offer elements for understanding critical dynamics; the participants, moreover, will meet Israeli women and men who refuse to serve in the Israeli military.
· Palestinian activists will present their ac tivities, and participants will experience the traditional hospitality of a Palestinian family in Beit Sahour.
The draft program is attached. Some changes are possi ble, although the aforementioned structure and topics will be maintained. < /span>
You can f ind more info, pictures of the previous editions and past participant exper iences at:
< strong>Registration deadline: 20th February 2011
For more information please contact:
Altern ative Information Center
Bethlehem +972 2 277 5444
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< strong>The cost is EUR 350 (1750 NIS) - EURO 100 deposit and EURO 250 upon arrival
It includes all meals, accomodation, transportation, workshops, visits and lectures. This cost does not include transportation to the region or hea lth insurance for the period of the field seminar.
The AIC cann ot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property during the field seminar.
All lectures will be in English.
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