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| Tolerance Implementation Meeting on Promoting Inter-Cultural, Inter-Religious and Inter-Ethnic Understanding - Almaty, Kazakhstan, June 12-13, 2006 |
The first of three expert-level implementation-focused meetings on tolerance and non-discrimination in 2006, the Almaty meeting gathered representatives from governments and NGOs to exchange recommendations on facilitating inter-cultural, inter-religious, and inter-ethnic dialogue and partnerships.
Participants discussed the roles that tolerance education, the media, legislation, law enforcement, and international initiatives play in promoting tolerance and respect for diversity, as well as for conflict prevention and post-conflict reconciliation.
A one-day NGO preparatory event also generated recommendations for promoting tolerance among youth and for encouraging government-civil society partnerships.
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| U.S. Statements |
• Introducer to Session I: Statement on the Importance of Dialogue and Public Engagement in Promoting Tolerance and Integration
As prepared for delivery by Mr. Shaarik H. Zafar
• Session I: Inter-cultural, Inter-religious, and Inter-ethnic Dialogue in Conflict Prevention and Post-Conflict Reconciliation
As prepared for delivery by Ms. Sharee Freeman
• Session II: Countering Stereotypes and Prejudice in Public Discourse
As prepared for delivery by Ms. Sharee Freeman
• Session III: National, regional and international initiatives to promote inter-cultural, inter-religious and inter-ethnic dialogue and civil society partnerships
As prepared for delivery by Mr. Knox Thames
• Session IV: Strengthening the Role of the OSCE in Promoting Tolerance through Dialogue and Partnerships
As prepared for delivery by Ambassador Julie Finley
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About the United States Delegation:
» Julie Finley, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe [bio]
» Sharee M. Freeman, Director of the Community Relations Service, U.S. Department of Justice [bio]
» Shaarik Zafar, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [bio]
» Knox Thames, U.S. Helsinki Commission
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» Annotated Agenda
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