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 Program
(Draft program, subject to change)
| REGISTRATION | | OPENING SESSION: - Welcome by Adv. Hari Kumar, Pravasi Nivasi Cultural Association
INAUGURATION OF THE "UNITY IN DIVERSITY" FORUM
- By Sri. V.S. Achuthanandan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Kerala
- Chairman's Address: Adv. KK Sarachandra Bose - Chairman, Global Dialogue Foundation & Unity in Diversity
- H.E. Jorge Sampaio - High Representative UN Alliance of Civilizations, Former President Portugal (by video)
- Maya Shahani - Chairperson SAGE Foundation & Vice Chairperson, Global Dialogue Foundation & Unity in Diversity
- Peter (Pece) Gorgievski - Co-founder & CEO, Global Dialogue Foundation & Unity in Diversity
Introduction of Forum delegates, Organizers and Support Partners
CELEBRATING WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK
Messages by faith leaders:
- Palayam Imam Jamaludeen Mangada, Thiruvananthapuram
- Archbishop Dr. Samuel Mar Irenios, Thiruvananthapuram
- Srimad Brahmachari Bhagavaram, Sree Ramadasa Ashram Thiruvananthapuram
Multicultural performances |
Monday, 7 February 2011 | | 09:00-09:15 | INAUGURATION OF THE FORUM SESSION - By Sri. Oommen Chandi, Hon'ble Leader of Opposition, Government of Kerala
| 09:15-09:30 | SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOUR - His Highness Uthradom Thirunal Marthandavarma - Maharaja of Travancore
- Sri. TP Sreenivasan - Former Ambassador of India to the UN & Former Governor
- Sri. T Balakrishnan - IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala
| | UNITED NATIONS ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS: VIDEO PRESENTATION | | KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jean-Christophe Bas - Special Adviser, Strategic Development & Partnerships United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
- A global perspective on cultural diversity and intercultural understanding: ten tectonic changes
| | | | ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: - An Indian and South Asian perspective on cultural diversity and intercultural understanding: a panel of policy makers, representatives of civil society, academic, religious and business organizations and the medias will exchange views on recent developments, policy, trends, innovative solutions in the field of dialogue and understanding among people, cultures and communities.
Speakers: - Sr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala - CEO, Wockhardt Foundation
- Swami Sadyojathah - Director-International Affairs, The Art of Living
- Ms. Uzma Naheed - Executive Director, IQRA Foundation
- Rev. Dr. Jose Nandhikkara, Director -The Centre for the Study of World Religions
- Dr. Sonal Ambani - Founder, World Peace 2040
- Mr. Priyanga Kumara Premarathne - ProSEES Consultants, Sri Lanka
- Professor Fethi Mansouri, Deakin University, Melbourne Australia
Moderator: Sri. Karthick Sridhar - Director - Wockhardt Foundation | | | 14:15-14:30 | GUEST SPEAKER
Mr. Tadashi Ogawa - Japan Foundation
Japan Foundation's Experience on Peacebuilding & Perspective on Intercultural Dialogue
| | DEVELOPING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: five parallel workshop - open dialogue sessions ** HOW CAN BRIDGING CULTURES TO BUILD PEACE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT? FOCUS 1: The Role of Religions in Promoting Peace and Development: How to combine religion and secularism in Indian society in the 21st Century? How is Indian secularism different or similar to other models (i.e., USA, France, Turkey)? Moderator: Dr. K. Raman Pillai
FOCUS 2: Shaping Perceptions, Challenging Stereotypes: What is the role of the media today? Moderator: Sri. Jiji Paul Stephenson, Former Chairman, Kashmir Peace Forum
FOCUS 3: Education for Intercultural Citizenship: What will be the cultural and societal impact of the Demographic dividend? (that the number of young, consuming Indians --in the 15-60 year group -- is expected to outpace China's older population). How to capitalize on the Youth wave? Moderator: Sri. Joe Rodrigues FOCUS 4: Maintaining and Developing Cultural Identity and Heritage in Mainstream Society: What are the defining factors of being Indian today? Is it India as a nation or Hinduism as a religion/civilization? How is the concept of the Indian family changing? Moderator: Ms. Indrani Malkani
FOCUS 5: India's intercultural relations with its neighbors in South Asia: How to build trust and cooperation? What is the societal support to the civil society,
artistic groups at the grassroots level that are working on building trust
and cooperation between the south Asian countries? Moderator: Mr. Darren John | | | | ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: - Building Public-Private Partnerships - Cultural Diversity and Development
Speakers:- Sri. Krishan Khanna - Chairman, Transforming India : I-Watch book
- Ms. Lisa Annese - Programs Director, Diversity Council Australia
- Sr. Ashok Panikkar - Executive Director, Meta-Culture
- Sri. Mahesh Bharat Tapase - Spokesperson, NCP (Nationalist Congress Party), Maharashtra State
- Sri. C.M. Yoshith, Former Asst. Director. Social Welfare Government of Keral, Presently Deputy Director - Muralya Foundation
Moderator: Mrs. Chippy Kurian, Managing Partner - K.G. Enterprises |
| - City tour
- Field visit/meeting to local initiatives enhancing dialogue, understanding and cooperation among communities
| | | | INAUGURATION OF THE FORUM SESSION - By Sri. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Hon'ble Minister for Home, Vigilance & Tourism, Government of Kerala
| | STUDENT & YOUTH ESSAY PRESENTATIONS : AWARD WINNERS | | PLENARY SESSION: REPORTING OF THE FIVE PARALLEL SESSIONS THE WAY FORWARD: Recommendations for a Plan of Action The aim of this session will be to discuss the following issues and questions among small groups, coordinated by one or two session leaders: - what kind of practical action can be undertaken to advance cultural diversity and inclusion?
- how to build synergy and complementarity between the Recommended Plan of Action and the UN Alliance of Civilizations?
- to adopt a list of recommended individual actions to promote understanding and cooperation among people and cultures
| | CLOSING SESSION: Adoption of the Recommended Plan of Action Press Conference |
Web link: http://www.unaoc.org/
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