A moderated open forum contributing pro-actively towards a synergistic dynamic to find optimal solutions for the peaceful and viable well-being of all the people of Seychelles. (N.B. To post relevant messages in this forum, the member's identity and e-mail address must be available. Moderator: Tex Albert, e-mail: texalbertathotmail.com)
" ... The hallmark of the new humanity will be its capacity to heal, to forgive, and to deepen the bonds of friendship and love. ..." James O' Dea www.ions.org
In the GENERAL section you'll find the following and more:
- International Day of Peace -21st September: www.internationaldayofpeace.org For an overview of the activities by GPPAC ( Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict) members around the world visit www.peoplebuildingpeace.org.
- For the Sake of Peace Find Your Voice in 2008!
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- BE inspired and energized by the remarkable events in Estonia in the late-1980s.
And at 'The Non-Partisan' :
- Development of Civil Society, Consensus Building and Lobbying Skills
- Seychelles: a second opportunity to democratise Report by professors Bruce Baker and Roy May of Coventry University following their November 2006 field trip to Seychelles. (And, check out the Centre for the Study of Forgiveness and Reconciliation, Coventry University, UK. www.coventry.ac.uk/peacestudy)
- "A NEW POLITICAL CULTURE" and more for 2007 - Read the insightful new year messages of the Anglican and Catholic bishops. (FOR UPDATES visit: www.seychellesweekly.com/ & www.nation.sc)
- International Human Rights Day message from CEFRAD -10th December 2006.
- Fragile Peace in Seychelles (5th November 2006) http://www.seychellesweekly.com/October%206,%202006/index.html
- United Nations Ten-year review of the Barbados Plan of Action for Small Island Developing States (UN SIDS BPOA+10): CEFRAD comments the SIDS AIMS Group Political Statement and releases full report of the Indian Ocean regional Democratic Governance and Sustainable Development Workshop. ( Send e-mail to cefrad@seychelles.sc for a copy of the documents.) Note: On 14th April '04, the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development approved CEFRAD's accreditation to the BPOA+10 review process leading to the international meeting in Mauritius, early in 2005.
- CEFRAD Report on Human Rights Derelictions in Seychelles in 2003. Also published in the 'Peace and Conflict Monitor' of the United Nations mandated University for Peace under the heading How beautiful is small? Note: Earlier in 2003 an article headed 'Small is beautiful!' reported CEFRAD's launching of the Small Islands Peace Action Initiative (SIPAI). (www.upeace.org)
'FOR THE LOVE OF SEYCHELLES' - a comprehensive 42-page statement, released 30th May 2007, by the Seychelles' Centre For Rights & Development – CEFRAD ( For a FREE copy please e-mail texalbert(at)hotmail.com)
Contents:
Introduction
Together for the Love of Seychelles
Practical Implications of Love, Care and Respect
Facing our Realities
Practice of Respect for Human Dignity, Rights, Freedoms
Upholding the Rule of Law
Democratic Governance for True Partnership with The People
Freedom of Expression and Right to Information
Freedom from Discrimination
Peace, Security, Stability and Poverty Eradication
Moral Guidance and Spiritual Leadership
Our Children, our Treasure, our Future
Investing in our Future
Truth, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Conclusion
Call for Actions
Additional Inputs
Follow-up
UNESCO midterm global review of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, 2001-2010 is now available. (Also: CEFRAD-Seychelles Mid-decade Culture of Peace Report)
For a copy of the report of the conference 'Seychelles in the 21st Century; Understanding Legacies and Facing Future Challenges' ( Seychelles 21-23 March 2003), contact: liamcampling(at)yahoo.co.uk ><((((º> ><((((º> ><((((º> ><((((º> ><((((º> ><((((º> ><((((º> ><((((º>
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