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.
<
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.
| 7th March | 8th March | 9th March |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
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| Hebron 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 | Jerusalem
Meeting at AIC
Jerusalem: Issue of judaization of the city with Mikado Warschaws
ki & Tour of the settlem
ents. | |
| Tour of old c
ity of Jaffa | |
|
Lunch in Hebron | Lunch
in Jaffa | Lunch in Jerusalem | <
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| Visit to the women handcraft & th
e ceramics and glass factory | Jaffa: Meet
ing with Refusniks (who refused to serve in the Israeli Military)<
/p> & with Israeli anti-colo
nial and social justice activists | Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem | |
| |
| Dinner | Dinner
& AICafé | B
BQ Party in the desert | |
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7th Int
ernational Political Field Seminar
Bridges Instead of Walls!<
br /> 4th to the 9th of March 2011
Organized by the Alternative Information Center
Introduction
In an increasingly globalized w
orld, it is often the case that quantity of information is privileged over
quality. We often deal with cultures without knowing their histories or the
things that we have in common with them. We generalize about "East&qu
ot; and "West" forgetting that we have several traditions, experi
ences, and values to share. Talking about a cultural conflict, or a "c
lash of civilizations", is an overly simplistic way of characterizing
differences, leaving historical facts, experiences, and common desires for
interaction far from consideration. Mutual understanding
is the basis on which relationships have to be built, because all "si
des" share values such as respect, tolerance and peace. Stereotypes sh
ould therefore not prevent people from approaching the "other" wo
rld, nor limit a constructive dialogue about values, ideals and our common
future on this planet.
The idea to organize these international fi
eld seminars under the slogan “Building Bridges Instead of Walls&rdqu
o; came from these firm beliefs. The seminar program proved its political,
social, and practical importance through the action of the participants, wh
o collectively described it as a very rich experience.
We at the A
lternative Information Center will make the necessary efforts to continue
developing the seminar experience. In this context the ideas, suggestions a
nd encouragement of the participants and their commitment play an essential
role. Let us unite our social, cultural, humanitarian, and political effor
ts as peoples from many nations in order to end the walls of occupation, ag
gression, discrimination and racism. Let us build the bridge of justice, pe
ace, equality, human justice and respect.
HOSTING ORG
ANIZATION: The AIC
The Alternative Information Cen
ter (AIC) is an internationally oriented, progressive, joint Palestinian-Is
raeli activist organization. It is engaged in dissemination of information,
political advocacy, grassroots activism and critical analysis of the Pales
tinian and Israeli conflict. The AIC strives to promote full individual and
collective social, economic, political and gender equality. Freedom and de
mocracy, as well as rejection of the philosophy and practice of separation,
are aims that the AIC pursues.
GOALS
The goal of this field seminar is to provide partici
pants with elements crucial to deeply understanding the
context and society of Palestine and Israel, thus enabling them to better a
dvocate on behalf of a just peace in the region. &
nbsp;
Directly experiencing the effects of the conflict, as
well as the living and political conditions in the Occupied Palestinian Te
rritories, will provide a unique, on the ground experience, as opposed to a
n understanding based on media, propaganda or rumors. This is a necessary s
tep in the process of understanding the factors that have led to the presen
t situation. Comprehensive knowledge is the necessary st
arting point for building bridges.
The Palestinian voice is often
ignored or accused of extremism. As a joint Palestinian
-Israeli organisation founded in 1984, the AIC aims to c
reate spaces in which the Palestinian people themselves
explain their struggle and give direct witness to their life under occupati
on.
During the seminar we will also conduct interactive meetings a
nd workshops with Israeli experts and associations that share the same valu
es of the AIC and are deeply engaged in promoting a just peace and social j
ustice for both Palestinians and Israelis.
The networking of indi
viduals, associations, political parties, information and media workers is
fundamental in building a pressure group ab
le 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 t
o achieve the aims described above include:
- &nbs
p; Tours throughout the West Bank, Jerusalem and Jaffa to view first-hand t
he living conditions of Palestinians under occupation
-
; Meetings with progressive Israeli social a
nd political groups
-
Lectures by Palestinian and Israeli experts about topics including economic
s, human rights, politics, social issues, international law, history and ge
nder
- Meetings with po
liticians, social institutions and grassroots associations
-
Cultural events (concerts, meeting wi
th Palestinian families, etc)
-
; Open discussions
- Reflection moments
- Participation in nonviolent Palestinian-led demonstrations
PROGRAM
The main guidelines adopted throughou
t the 7 day field seminar follow a logical path: providing elements for dee
per, reflective understandings, having direct experiences, developing a cri
tical approach and giving suggestions for effective advocacy.
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" dir="LTR" class="ListParagraph1CxSpMedio">The first step consists in presenting the general f
ramework of Palestine and Israel with historical and political elements. We will present the AIC vision, policie
s and activities in the field, and also a more comprehensive global perspec
tive related to the attitude of western and Arab countries toward the confl
ict.
· The first on the groun
d experience will be a visit to the Apartheid Wall and refugee camps in the
Bethlehem area.
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The group will attend a demonstration in support
of nonviolent resistance.
· &nb
sp; During a visit to Hebron, where human ri
ghts violations occur on a daily basis, participants will meet an associati
on for the monitoring of settlements in Hebron
·
D
uring our weekly event at the AICafé, participants will meet movemen
ts for the Nonviolent Resistance.
· &n
bsp; A visit to Jerusalem is scheduled
to see the reality of the Israeli settlements, both in and surrounding the
Old City.
·
; A tour of Jaffa will highlight the ongoing dispossessi
on of the Palestinian population there, and will include meetings with Pale
stinian and Israeli social activists.
· In Ramall
ah we will explore the topic of detention and political prisoners with an a
ssociation of specialized lawyers and activists, and have a meeting with me
mbers of the Palestinian Legislative Council and Palestinian politicians. <
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·
Together we will explore the economic dimensions of the Israeli occ
upation, in addition to women and gender issues within both Palestinian and
Israeli societies.
&middo
t; &nb
sp; A lecture about Israeli society will offer ele
ments 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 activities, and participant
s will experience the traditional hospitality of a Palestinian family in Be
it Sahour.
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dir="LTR" class="ListParagraph1CxSpMedio"> The draf
t program is attached. Some changes are possible, although the aforemention
ed structure and topics will be maintained.
You can find mor
e info, pictures of the previous editions and past participant experiences
at:
www.alternativenews.org
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Registration deadline:
20th February 2011
Minimum participants for the seminar to take place:
10
For
more information please contact:
Alternative Information Center
Bethlehem +972 2 277 5444
Or send an email to Questo indirizzo email è prot
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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, visits and le
ctures. This cost does not include transportation to the region or health i
nsurance for the period of the field seminar.
The AIC cannot ac
cept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yours
elf, others, or property during the field seminar.
All l
ectures will be in English.
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