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Elio Polizzotto [New window]
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Michele Elio Polizzotto, obtained a Bachelor’s in Philosophy with expertise in such areas as Theory and Techniques of Communication, Economics and Educational Methods.
Mr. Polizzotto joined No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ), in1996, in New York, as Assistant Manager and Communications Officer; in addition he was in charge of NPWJ’s ...
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Dell Alba [New window]
Born in Livorno (Italy) on 24 May 1955, Gianfranco Dell’Alba graduated in Political Science, M.A. in Advanced European and International Studies from the "Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales". He was Program Officer of the United Nations Development Program in Geneva and an official at the European Parliament (1980-1994). A Member ...
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What is FGM [New window]
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What is Female Genital Mutilation [New window]
What is Female Genital Mutilation?
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched cultural tradition practiced by various ethnic groups in more than 28 countries on the African continent. It is also found among populations in countries on the Arabian Peninsula, in the Middle East, and in Southeast Asia. FGM includes ...
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FGM Strategy [New window]
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FGM Strategy [New window]
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched cultural tradition and, in communities where it is practiced, it is a key element in determining a woman’s societal role. The practice thrives in an environment of silence and secrecy that makes it difficult to break existing customs; few dare to speak out ...
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Amman Roundtables 2007 [New window]
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Overview [New window]
NPWJ, in partnership with the Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center (KADEM) and the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies, organised in Amman a series of "Roundtables on Civil Society organisations' strategic planning for democratic reform" on 17-19 June. The meeting had a primarily "civil society" character, providing an opportunity to develop the professional ...
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Documentation [New window]
Documentation
Discussion Document on the Role of External Actors
First Session Report
Second Session Report
Discussion Document on Transitional Justice
Speaking notes for the Hon Emma Bonino, Minister for International Trade and for European Affairs, Government of Italy
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Role of External Actors [New window]
Discussion Document
... but considered both in the everyday relations between governments at the bilateral, multilateral and international level as well as in discussions among civil society representatives, grassroots movements and ordinary citizens.
The current wave of democratisation has been characterised by two fundamental elements which distinguish it from previous phases:
1) the presence and diffusion of grassroots democratic movements composed of ordinary people in every culture and region of the globe, and
2) the increasing acceptance of democracy promotion as a foreign policy goal throughout most of the international community.
The ...
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