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OSCE-supported inter-ethnic dialogue and resource Centre
opens in Kosovo MITROVICË/MITROVICA, The opening of this Centre
shows that people understand that there is no other way but to move forward together, said
Ambassador Wnendt. I hope this Centre will contribute to mutual understanding
between communities and neighbours. The IDRC is unique in the
Mitrovicë/Mitrovica region of
Kosovo, offering a wide range of services and logistical support for NGOs and
members of all communities, including meeting
space. The Centre is the result of
the efforts of the OSCE Mission, and the NGOs Mitrovicë/Mitrovica Initiative for
NGO Support and the Multi-ethnic Children and
It will enable people and
NGOs in the Mitrovicë/Mitrovica region to co-operate, resolve social problems
and propose social and political alternatives aimed at reconciliation among
different communities. The IDRC will connect Mitrovicas
different communities and isolated ethnic groups, and work towards harmonizing
relations among those living in the region, said Elza Bitic, manager of the
IRDC. The Centre will also help
local NGOs working on multi-ethnic projects to identify potential donors and
create links between Kosovo-based NGOs working in the
region. The OSCE Mission helped
secure financial support from external donors. It will continue to support
the development of civil society in Kosovo, particularly those NGOs which aim to
bring communities together, increase citizens participation in public life and
offer a chance for reconciliation. PR OMIK DD 28/05 -------------------- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
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