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SUMMARY:26/30- [Palestina] Bridges instead of Walls (seminar) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:\n\nThe Alternative Information Center (AIC)\ninvites you to the\nSPRING ED ITION\n\n\n12th International Seminar “Bridges instead of Walls&rdquo ;\n\n\nLink in italiano: http://www.alternativenews.org/italiano/index.php/ aic-eventi/seminario-internazionale\n\n\nin Palestine\n26th April – 1 st Mai 2012\nSee the muster program hereRead our concept hereAPPLICATION FO RM HERE\n\nAfter the success of the 11th International camp during pas t Christmas, we are glad to invite you to the Spring edition of the Interna tional Political Field Seminar "Bridges instead of Walls" – taking place from the 26th of April to the 1st Mai 2012 in Palestine!\n\n\ nThe seminar is organized by The Alternative Information Center (AIC), an i nternationally oriented, progressive, joint Palestinian-Israeli activist or ganization. The has been founded in 1984 by Palestinian and Israeli activis ts believing in the joint struggle for the end the Occupation and the respe ct of the Palestinian Nation and Human rights. The AIC is engaged in dissem ination of information, political advocacy, grassroots activism and critica l analysis of the Palestinian and Israeli societies as well as the Palestin ian-Israeli conflict. It strives to promote full individual and collective social, economic, political and gender equality, freedom and democracy and a rejection of the philosophy of separation. \n- - -\nThe AIC is based in B eit Sahour/Bethlehem. The group will move every day departing from Beit Sah our and come back every night to the guesthouse right next the AIC Center. The seminar includes lectures, interactive meetings with several civil soci ety actors, political figures and partner organizations as well as tours in many different locations of the West Bank and Israel. During our 6 full-pr ogram days the participants will get an intensive and critical overview of the political and economical aspects of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as well as of the Palestinian and Israeli societies. We try to cover all the crucial issues to understand the roots of the conflict and the current deve lopments: the history of the conflict and the peace process, the political strategy of the occupation and its economic effects, the structure of the I sraeli society and the big challenges of Palestinian society such as the ec onomic development and the resistance under occupation, as well as issues s uch as the political repression, the human rights and the role of the inter national community.\n- - -\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 13th April 2012\nFEES: 40 0 € (2000 NIS) including the whole program, local transport, full boar d & lodging in double or 3 beds rooms in a local Guesthouse\n\n\nIf you have any question, don’t hesitate to contact us, and please forward this announcement to potential interested friends, colleagues or family mem bers \nMore info on  www.alternativenews.org\nFB: Alternative Informat ion Center\nor: Beit Sahour's Office: 00972 2 2775444\nQuesto indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per ved erlo. // \n\n\n-------------------------------------------------\n\n\nSPR ING EDITION:\n\n\nInternational Political Field Seminar \nBridges Instead o f Walls!\n\n\nOrganized by the Alternative Information Center\n\n\nIntroduc tion\nIn an increasingly globalized world, it is often the case that quanti ty of information is privileged over quality. We often deal with cultures w ithout knowing their histories or the things that we have in common with th em. We generalize about "East" and "West" forgetting th at we have several traditions, experiences, and values to share. Talking ab out a cultural conflict, or a "clash of civilizations", is an ove rly simplistic way of characterizing differences, leaving historical facts, experiences, and common desires for interaction far from consideration.&nb sp; Mutual understanding is the basis on which relationships have to be bui lt, because all "sides" share values such as respect, tolerance a nd peace. Stereotypes should therefore not prevent people from approaching the "other" world, nor limit a constructive dialogue about values , ideals and our common future on this planet.\nThe idea to organize these international field seminars under the slogan “Building Bridges Inste ad of Walls” came from these firm beliefs. The seminar program proved its political, social, and practical importance through the action of the participants, who collectively described it as a very rich experience.\nWe at the Alternative Information Center will make the necessary efforts to co ntinue developing the seminar experience. In this context the ideas, sugges tions and encouragement of the participants and their commitment play an es sential role. Let us unite our social, cultural, humanitarian, and politica l efforts as peoples from many nations in order to end the walls of occupat ion, aggression, discrimination and racism. Let us build the bridge of just ice, peace, equality, human justice and respect.\n\n\n\nHOSTING ORGANIZATIO N: The AIC\n\n\nThe Alternative Information Center (AIC) is an internationa lly oriented, progressive, joint Palestinian-Israeli activist organization. The AIC has been founded 1984 by Palestinian and Israeli activists believi ng in the joint struggle for the End of the Israeli Occupation and the resp ect of the fundamental human rights and the National rights of the Palestin ians. The AIC is engaged in dissemination of information, political advocac y, grassroots activism and critical analysis of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. The AIC strives to promote full individual and collective social , economic, political and gender equality. Freedom and democracy, as well a s rejection of the philosophy and practice of separation, are aims that the AIC pursues.\n\n\n \n\n\nGOALS\n\n\nThe 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 be tter advocate on behalf of a just peace in the region.   \nDirect ly experiencing the effects of the conflict, as well as the living and poli tical conditions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, will provide a un ique, on the ground experience, as opposed to an understanding based on med ia, propaganda or rumors. This is a necessary step in the process of unders tanding the factors that have led to the present situation.  Comprehen sive knowledge is the necessary starting point for building bridges. \nThe Palestinian voice is often ignored or accused  of extremism. As a join t 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 occupation.\nDuring t he seminar we will also conduct interactive meetings and workshops with Isr aeli 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 Pales tinians and Israelis. \nThe networking of individuals, associations, politi cal parties, information and media workers is fundamental in building a pre ssure group able to encourage governments and economic groups to act respon sibly, without ignoring the consequences of their actions or non-actions. \ n\n\n\nTOOLS \n\n\nThe tools that will be used to achieve the aims describe d above include:\n\n\n- Tours throughout the West Bank, Jerusalem and Jaffa to view first-hand the living conditions of Palestinians under occupation\ n- Meetings with progressive Israeli social and political groups \n- Lectur es by Palestinian and Israeli experts about topics including economics, hum an rights, politics, social issues, international law, history and gender\n - Meetings with politicians, social institutions and grassroots association s\n- Cultural events (concerts, meeting with Palestinian families, etc)\n- Open discussions\n- Reflection moments\n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\nThe  main g uidelines adopted throughout the 6 day field seminar follow a logical path: providing elements for deeper, reflective understandings, having direct ex periences, developing a critical approach and giving suggestions for effect ive advocacy.\nThe first step consists in presenting the general framework of Palestine and Israel with historical and political elements. \nWe will p resent the AIC vision, policies and activities in the field, and also a mor e comprehensive global perspective related to the attitude of western and A rab countries toward the conflict. \n\n\n\n• The first on the gro und experience will be a visit to the Apartheid Wall and refugee camps in t he Bethlehem area. \n• During a visit to Hebron, where human righ ts violations occur on a daily basis, participants will meet an association for the monitoring of settlements in Hebron\n•  During our weekl y event at the AICafé, participants will meet different representati ves of the Palestinian and Israeli civil society\n• A visit to Je rusalem is scheduled to see the reality of the Israeli settlements, both in and surrounding the Old City\n• A tour of Ramlah and/or Lod and then Jaffa (in Israel) will highlight the ongoing dispossession of the Pale stinian population there, and will include meetings with Palestinian and Is raeli social activists \n• In Ramallah we will explore the topic of detention and political prisoners with an association of specialized law yers and activists, and will have meetings with Palestinian politicians\n&b ull; Together we will explore the economic dimensions of the Israeli o ccupation, in addition to women and gender issues within both Palestinian a nd Israeli societies\n• A lecture about Israeli society will offe r elements for understanding critical dynamics; the participants, moreover, will meet Israeli women and men who refuse to serve in the Israeli militar y \n\n\n\nThe participants will be hosted in double or triple-rooms in a gu esthouse in Beit Sahour(Bethlehem) right next to the AIC-Center. All the to urs will be one-day tour. The local transportation will be guaranteed by bu s. All lectures will be in English.\n\n\n\nThe draft program is attached. S ome changes are possible, although the aforementioned structure and topics will be maintained. \n\n\n \n\n\nYou can find more info, pictures of t he previous editions and past participant experiences at:  \n\n\nwww.a lternativenews.org\n\n\n\nMinimum participants for the seminar to take plac e: 10\n\n\nFor more information please contact:\nAlternative Information Ce nter\nBethlehem +972 2 277 5444 \nOr send an email to Questo indirizzo emai l è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. // \nThe cost is EUR  400 (2000 NIS) - EURO 100 deposit and EURO 3 00 upon arrival\nIt includes all meals, accomodation, transportation, works hops, visits and lectures. This cost does not include transportation to the region or health insurance for the period of the field seminar. \n\n\nThe AIC cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property during the field seminar.\n\n\nGlad to see you soon here!\nThe AIC Team\nPOB 31417 Jerusalem 91313 Israel     \nhttp://www.alternativenews.org\nemail: Questo indirizzo emai l è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo. // \nBuilding 111 Main Street, Beit Sahour  \nQueen Shlomzion Stree t 4, Jerusalem\nTel 972-2-2775444 Fax 972-2-2775445          \nTel 972-2-6241159 Fax 972-2-6253151\n DTSTAMP:20260414T162749Z DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20120426T000100 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20120427T000100 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR