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NO MATTER HOW DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL THAT MIGHT BE, DISCUSSION ABOUT THE
PAST IS IMPERATIVE
The fourth in the series of the seminars planned under the project
"Capacitating Future Decision Makers: A Follow-up Program"
Srebrenica, May 2-4, 2008
"When I told my folks I was going to Srebrenica, they asked me,
'Why of all places? Do you know at all where you are going to?' I said I knew and now I am
telling you that I have no regrets whatsoever."
The last in the series of the seminars planned under the project was
organized in early May in Srebrenica. During their 3-day stay in this small Bosnian town -
the scene of the first genocide in Europe after the WWII - young people from Vojvodina
visited the Potocari Memorial Center, and talked to and socialized with their peers from
the local Youth Center, women from the "Mothers of Srebrenica" organization and
the town's mayor. Young Vojvodinians also had the opportunity to learn about the
activities... |
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YOUNG PEOPLE SEEK CLEAR-CUT ANSWERS
The third in the series of the seminars planned under the project
"Capacitating Future Decision Makers: A Follow-up Program"
Novi Sad, March 6-8, 2008
"Why such seminars do not last longer?" a girl participant in
the seminar asked the organizers. Her very question might be used to summarize the overall
impression this third seminar in the series left on its participants. An approach to the
Kosovo issue and history, quite different from that promoted by the media turned out to be
especially capturing for the participants. The manner in which the keynote speaker
(Olivera Milosavljevic) tackled the topic, and her clear-cut and explicit stand encouraged
the participants not only to pose additional questions but also to seek answers from each
other. For instance, they discussed justification for the Albanian's demand for Kosovo's
independence... |
SERBIA OUTSIDE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESSES REMAINS "A BLACK
HOLE OF THE BALKANS"
The second in the series of the seminars planned under the project
"Capacitating Future Decision Makers: A Follow-up Program"
Novi Sad, December 14-16, 2007
Unlike church dignitaries and advisers to the Premier, young people
would not respond to a draft and partake in some new warfare - this time for keeping
Kosovo in Serbia. According to the participants in the seminar, Serbia would not go at war
any more, and particularly not for the safeguard of Kosovo within its borders. Namely,
when asked, "Would you respond to a draft and fight for Kosovo?" all of them,
except for one, replied negatively. While the said participant made no bones that Kosovo
should be defended by arms if... |
HOW IS THE READINESS FOR CONFLICT "PRODUCED?"
The first in the series of seminars planned under the project
"Capacitating Future Decision Makers: a Follow-up Program"
Novi Sad, November 28-30, 2007.
"This is the first time I attend a seminar as such and my
experience of it is phenomenal. I've make new friends and realized there are young people
who share my views. The seminar was well organized and I am very glad I've come to Novi
Sad to partake in it," The others too confirmed this impression voiced by a
participant from Ruma. At the final evaluation meeting they mostly underlined "good
vibrations," topics and keynote speakers - Borka Pavicevic and Filip David in
particular - and the opportunity to openly discuss no matter what. Participation in the
seminar upgraded their knowledge and... |
