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Conference Announcement Theme: Globalization, Multiculturalism and Peace-building in the 21st Century Subtitle: Prospects and Challenges Type: National Seminar Institution: Indialogue Foundation Interfaith Foundation India Location: New Delhi (India) Date: 19.–20.4.2014 __________________________________________________ People are generally frightened at the idea of “Clash of Civilizations”, growing phobia towards others, accompanied by prejudice and lack of understanding of other’s faith and cultural values. At the same time, hi-tech communication technologies have helped the hate-mongers to spread chaos, enmity and hatred through disinformation, misinformation and false propagandas. Today, even a small occurrence in any part of the world affects the entire globe. However, we are not immune to events which are happening in other continents. In this respect, peace-building initiatives, interfaith dialogue, culture education and awareness programs are imperative in the contemporary society. Many nations have realized that “multiculturalism” is a sterling value, which citizens should imbibe in their daily life. The nations should launch extensive programs to spread these universal values. It is a human nature to get frightened at the idea of a strange thing. When anybody hears a strange noise while walking in a dark street, his first reaction is one of fear. But after finding that the noise was caused by an innocent small kitten, his reaction converts into love, care and sympathy. It is so imperative to study and promote intercultural values, interfaith dialogue and peace-building initiatives to lay the foundation for peaceful coexistence, harmony and brotherhood. The Seminar is of interdisciplinary nature; stated below are some sub-themes: - Globalization, Peace and Development - Multiculturalism and Nation-building - Pluralism and Secularism in Globalized World - Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue towards a Harmonious Society - Culture of Coexistence: Role of Education - Role of Education in Peace-building Efforts - Freedom of Speech in a Multicultural Society - Social, Ethnic and Religious Polarizations and Threats - Philanthropy as a means of Peace-building - Sustainable Development and Peace-building - Religious, Linguistic and Ethnic Identity and Human Rights - Role of Civil Society in Peace-building - Prejudice, “Otherness” and Dialogue Venue: Seminar Hall, Indialogue Centre, M-207 Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 110048, India. Convener: Prof. M M Verma, President Interfaith Foundation India Email: [email protected] Coordinator: Mr. Bilal Acikgoz, President Indialogue Foundation Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mr. Nurdin Kaparov, Director Delhi Office, Indialogue Foundation Email: [email protected] Conference website: http://www.indialogue.in/index.php/events/210-national-seminar-on-multiculturalism __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
