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NDN takes stock on the current situation in the former Yugoslavia

On Thursday 13 September, in collaboration with the Nansen Dialogue Network (NDN) and the Norwegian Peace Alliance, the Norwegian Peace Association will organise a seminar on the current situation in Former Yugoslavia, with focus on the interethnic dialogue-work being done by the Nansen Dialogue Network in the region. (04-SEP-07)

Published: September 4, 2007

Based on material received from the Nansen Dialogue Network, this article has been prepared for publication by HRH F / Niels Jacob Harbitz.

Several local representatives from the Nansen Dialogue network will attend and contribute, articulating their experiences and challenges with inter-ethnic school building in Croatia and Macedonia, municipal exchange and the yet undefined future of Kosovo. The presentations will be followed by a great Balkan folk-rock concert with a band called Rakija.

Free entrance for all and drinks to be bought in the bar. Welcome!

For registration or more information, please contact Hedda Langemyr at cell phone 95 27 48 22 / email hedda@fredslaget.no

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