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Istanbul Forum: Documents

This section contains downloadable copies of the latest Forum agenda, press release and media accreditation information, and detailed descriptions of all working and breakfast session meetings taking place at the Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, on 6-7 April 2009.

Provisional Program (Updated: 27 March 2009)

Press Release and Media Accreditation Information

MAIN FORUM SESSIONS

PLENARY SESSION I: Shaping the Global Agenda in Times of Crisis - Why Does Good Governance of Cultural Diversity Matter?

PLENARY SESSION II: Enhancing Dialogue and Strengthening Cooperation: Connecting Innovative Policies and Initiatives

PLENARY SESSION III: Education for Diaolgue: Building Peace in the Minds of People

Working Session 1: Learning About and Across Differences

Working Session 2: Integrating Migrants – A Challenge for Inclusive Societies

Working Session 3: Youth: Key Actors and Stakeholders in Advancing Intercultural Understanding and Dialogue

Working Session 4: Reporting Across Cultural Divides: Global Perspectives

Working Session 5: The Dialogue Café Project

Working Session 6: Empowering Women to Strengthen their Role in a Culture of Peace

Working Session 7: Doing Business in the Multicultural Environment: Good Practices and Lessons Learned

Working Session 8: Citizenship for the Information Society: Media Education and Civic Participation

Working Session 9: The Role of Cities in the Alliance of Civilizations: Building Identities, Managing Coexistence

Working Session 10: Contributions of Entertainment Media to Cross-Cultural Understanding

Working Session 11: The Cost of Conflict in the Middle East

Working Session 12: Islamic and Muslim Contribution to European Culture, Societies and Identities

BREAKFAST FORUM SESSIONS

Monday

Breakfast Session #2: AoC-UNESCO Network UNITWIN Chair on Media Literacy and Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Breakfast Session #3: Launch of UN AoC Research Network

Breakfast Session #5: Contemporary Society and Religion

Breakfast Session #6: Diversity and Development: Challenges for Leadership
to Manage Diversity and Build Shared Societies

Breakfast Session#7: Jobs in Period of Recession: A Global Challenge for Youth

Breakfast Session #8: Engaging Non-State Actors in Resolving Conflicts and Promoting Peace and Development

Tuesday

Breakfast Session #9: Culture and Development

Breakfast Session 10: Can New Media Help Bridge Cultures?

Breakfast Session #11: Intercultural Dialogue and History in the Context of Globalisation: Towards a Worldwide Network of Historians and History Teachers

Breakfast Session #12: Expanding International Student Exchange Programs:
Challenges and Opportunities, specifically across the Islam-West Nexus

Breakfast Session #13: Bridging Divides in the Field of Humanitarianism and Development

Breakfast Session #14: The Youth Solidarity Fund: Celebrating Young Bridge-Builders

Breakfast Session #15: Foundations engaged in Building Trust and Cooperation
Among Religions, Cultures and Peoples