By John McCormick from NICVA
Published on 09 May 2008
This important event will explore the role voluntary and community organisations can play in tackling sectarian division and racism in Northern Ireland.
Friday 30 May 2008
Friday 30 May 2008
Start Time:
9.00am
End Time:
1.00pm
Location:
Island Civic Centre- Lisburn
Cost:
0
Event Type:
Event
Conference Agenda
9.15 Conference Open and Keynote address - Office of the First and Deputy First Minister Representative
- Intercultural Dialogue Across Europe: Council of Europe Representative
- Creating a shared future in a multi-ethnic multi-faith society: Parvin Ali, Fatima Women’s Network
- Lessons for Northern Ireland: Michael Wardlow, Community Relations Council
10.40 Discussion
11.15 Workshops:
- A) Can young people be positive advocates for change? - Public Achievement
- B) Migration, Integration and Race Relations at the Local Level - Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities.
- C) The role of women in creating and securing a shared future: 1325 is alive! - Training for Women Network and NI Women’s European Network
- D) The importance of creating shared physical spaces in encouraging intercultural dialogue - Fatima Women’s Network and Ballynafeign Community Development Association
12.45 Keynote address: Anna Lo, MLA
1.00 Discussion
1.30 Close and lunch
The event is part of a series of events being held to mark the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
Please register with Cathy Breslin by 23 May 2008 if you would like to attend.
028 9087 7777
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